What is Napster and why is it special?
Napster is the name given to the music focused online website, that was originally founded in 2001 as a peer to peer file sharing Internet service. It was so special because its known for being the first peer to peer illegal downloading site therefore the modern "bootleg pirating" method.
What was the response from consumers?
Consumers such as small bands had the ability to put their own music on Napster, giving them a free method of sharing their music to audiences - also could be considered a advertising strategy.
What was the response from artists?
The artist perception varied as to who they where, whether they be a major artist or a minor artist. As the minor artists enjoyed the opportunity to release free music etc. However artists such as Metallica did not agree with Napster at all. This is such an historic moment as it was the first case where a artist was suing a peer to peer file sharing software.
What happened to Napster?
Napster was eventually sued out of business due to there illegal materials and sat dormant for years until resurfacing as a competitor for spotify.
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