Report: Napster in Talks With Microsoft

Topics:
Music
Tags:
Antipiracy,
Piracy,
Napster Inc.,
Microsoft Corp.,
InfoWorld,
File-trading,
File-Swapping Service Napster,
Corporate Law,
Copyright Protection,
Business Operations,
...
Source:
Infoworld

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Overview: File-Swapping Service Napster is reportedly in talks with Microsoft to use the software maker's music copyright protection technology. The Los Angeles Times reported Friday that Napster hopes to use Microsoft's anti-piracy technology to persuade the music industry to allow songs that it has restricted the file-trading service from listing. Microsoft produces the Windows Audio sound file format, which protects music distributors from unauthorized file copying. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) filed suit against Napster last year, seeking an injunction and damages against the service for copyright infringement.

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Format: HTML | Date: May 2001 | Pages: 3

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