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Napster Technology
BearShare
BearShare is another peer to peer software that is used to share mp3,
video,
images, software and other files. Bearshare is a Windows application.
"BitTorrent goes
upmarket -
Don't mention the p word"
This is an article on the Bittorrent developers trying to establish
acceptance
of this peer-to-peer technology by the entertainment industry –
Bittorrent
offered a big leap in the efficiency in peer-to-peer file sharing
technology by
decentralizing the server side of the equation and is one of the latest
big
names in the file sharing world, of which Napster is a representative.
Effect of
File Sharing on Record Sales: An Empirical Analysis
A study by Oberholzer and Strumpf looking at the effect of downloads on
album
sales.
FCC
ready to
curb ISP traffic management
FCC moves forward to regulate
Findlaw.com-
Peer-to-Peer
Special coverage about Napster from findlaw.com.
Free Network Project
This is the home page of Freenet, a world wide P2P network whose
purpose is to
thwart censorship, and promote the free flow of information.
ISO Hunt -
the most comprehensive BitTorrent search engine
This site provides a search engine used for searching and locating
torrents for
peer to peer file sharing. According to the description on the
homepage,
"isoHunt is home to the most comprehensive BitTorrent search engine,
with
backup BTHub torrent tracker routing. Along with integrated XDCC,
Fserve and
NFO search for files on IRC. In short, this is your all-in-one P2P
files search
engine."
Kazaa.com
The Peer to Peer software that formerly was used for the Morpheus Peer
to Peer
Network and is now a stand alone product.
“Music
Sharing after Napster”
An article that looks at music sharing and the increase in legal
download
options since the Napster decision and Apple’s entry into the market.
Napster
Launches Web-Only Platform
Napster launches a web-only version of its software platform that is
compatible
with most Internet enabled devices.
Napster introduces its subscription service to the mobile phone users
in
Another news article that discusses the new strategy by Napster to
increase its
business from subscription based music download service through mobile
phone
users.
This article discusses the sales strategy by Napster in an effort to
bring in
more revenues and better sales avenues.
Sandeep'sPeer-to-Peer
Resources
Page
Some online research papers those related to P2P and Napster
"Schools
Stay Mum on File Traders' Names"
Article on Universities’ keeping quiet about who is illegally swapping
and
sharing music files despite the RIAA’s request. Universities cite
complexities
in applying the Family Education and Privacy Rights Act causes delays
and
uncertainty in complying with RIAA’s disclosure requests.
Additional Links
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-982344.html?tag=rn
This article about peer to peer file-swapping company Kazaa and its
lawsuit
against several major record labels.
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