Internet music sharing continues

As Napster is scrambling to comply with a court order to block transfers of copyrighted music, transfer of MP3 files continues through similar programmes and services. Since Napster does not actually host any music files, available songs for download are dependent upon how many users are sharing through Napster's software. If users leave Napster, the vast digital library of music will follow them to whatever new service they choose.

Napster users are already using alternatives for their MP3s, such as BearShare, Mactella and other Gnutella clones, as well as services like Aimster and OpenNap.

Date of publication: 11/03/2001

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