February 23, 2001
Appeals Court Rules That Napster Violates Copyright Law
Napster lost another round last week in its battle with the Recording Industry Association of America. The recording industry has long contended that the company's file-sharing software contributes to copyright violations allowing users to swap and distribute popular music without paying for it.
Much of the attention surrounding Napster has focused on college campuses, where young and resourceful music fans have access to computers and high-speed Internet connections.
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