Napster Flashcard

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When was Napster launched?

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1999

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Who were the founders of Napster?

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Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker

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What was the main purpose of Napster?

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Peer-to-peer file sharing of music

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How did Napster impact the music industry?

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Napster revolutionized the music industry by introducing peer-to-peer file sharing and forcing the industry to adapt to digital distribution.

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What is peer-to-peer file sharing?

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Decentralized method of sharing files between computers over a network.

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How did Napster utilize peer-to-peer file sharing?

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By allowing users to share and download music files directly from each other's computers.

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What was the influence of Napster on digital music distribution?

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Napster revolutionized digital music distribution by introducing peer-to-peer file sharing.

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What happened to Napster after the legal battles?

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Napster was forced to shut down its centralized file-sharing service and eventually filed for bankruptcy.

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What is the current status of Napster?

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Napster is a legal music streaming service.