Napster and the damage done
HIPPY dreams have a habit of ending—particularly when they clash with the money-making instincts of the music industry. This week, the suits seemed to win another battle against peace, love and happiness, when they were awarded a court injunction effectively closing down Napster, a company whose software allows its commune of users to trade songs for free. This time, however, most of the signs are that free music may win, man.
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