Napster 2
Napster can be defined as software that allows users to share MP3 libraries with one another no matter where the users are located. This software also provides search capabilities for songs, chat capability between users and an internal audio player which allows the shared files to be listened to by the users. Napster has been at the center of controversy stemming from criticism and a pending lawsuit by the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) and some famous artists as well. The legal issue at hand is, is Napster Inc, the provider of the file sharing service responsible for the copyright infringements that occur amongst users despite the fact that Napster itself does not host any of the infringed upon audio files. Napster is indeed responsible for the actions of its users and therefore responsible for the facilitation of copyright infringement. Before examining the issue of Napster's liability we must first decide if the users are actually violating copyright laws by downloading the music and burning their own compact discs. Under the Audio Home Recording Act (AHRA) consumers do have the right to create and transfer digital music for noncommercial purposes. Napster seeks protection for it's users and thereby
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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