May 21, 2004
Why They Pirate: Study Says Students Aren't in It for the Free Songs
File sharers don't want free music. They want friends. T hat was the conclusion of Robert LaRose, a professor of telecommunication at Michigan State University, who recently conducted a study on the motivations of those who illegally download music online.
Mr. LaRose gathered and analyzed the responses of 265 Michigan State students who completed an online survey in exchange for extra credit in an introductory communication course. He found that through file sharing, students were
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