MetaFilter posts tagged with Napster and brokenlink

aflakete — Sat, 30 Jun 2001 20:39:23 -0800

Napster sued for putting people to sleep. Yep. A company that produces meditation music is taking Napster to court so they're not responsible for the effect of their music when downloaded, without the warning label. (via Short News)

Yep.

bonzo — Sun, 10 Jun 2001 17:33:56 -0800

What is being shared on Napster and company? Let's just say p2p isn't helping to promote your garage band like some would claim.

Hankins — Wed, 16 May 2001 06:34:03 -0800

Charley Pride's Copy-protected CD hacked -- or is it? Apparently, the people involved in trying to keep the CD off Napster failed to realize they are dealing with the World Wide Web.

schlomo — Fri, 06 Apr 2001 11:33:13 -0800

No Free Lunchster! No discussion is really necessary-- cause this is just plain stupid...(well, ok, we can discuss if you want:)

radio_mookie — Tue, 03 Apr 2001 09:25:49 -0800

The-Artist-Once-Again-Known-As-Prince debuts his new single on Napster - The Work - Pt. 1, which is the first track from Prince's new album, The Rainbow Children will be available on Friday. Prince has worked without a major label contract since 1994 after a contract dispute with Warner Music.

raysmj — Mon, 19 Mar 2001 20:57:35 -0800

Rip Mix Burn? The issue here isn't the usual, "Did they sell out?" It's more a case of, Is this stellar groups saying Napster is OK (in a roundabout way), or did they just need the cash?

aaron — Fri, 16 Mar 2001 01:16:12 -0800

Disney's Michael Eisner on what to do about all those kids who use Napster: Arrest and prosecute the little SOBs. I know I'd sleep better at night knowing that those devious conspiratorial 11-year-olds were behind bars. [second item]

ecvgi — Wed, 07 Mar 2001 00:55:35 -0800

Is this another lifeline for Napster? Would going offshore with the servers really make any difference?

JFunk2800 — Wed, 21 Feb 2001 18:27:29 -0800

Napster takes first steps in trying to appease the RIAA, and specifically BMG. To me this approach is the stupidest thing Napster could have done. Who would want to pay a membership fee to use Napster if one can't even burn the files onto a cd?

Zebulun — Mon, 12 Feb 2001 07:58:36 -0800

The ninth circuit court will be releasing their verdict on the linked page by 10am PST (noon CST). Is this the end for poor old Napster, or will other options be made available?

sylloge — Wed, 01 Nov 2000 02:21:11 -0800

What the Bertelsmann-Napster deal means.
"Hank Barry, chief executive of Napster, has suggested a monthly fee of about $4.95 might be appropriate, but he stressed that fees had not been set." (NYT article; grow up.)

johnb — Thu, 05 Oct 2000 02:27:52 -0800

Napster for sale -- potential buyers include "a Western telecommunications giant and a brand-name 'pure' Internet service provider."

hobbes — Fri, 22 Sep 2000 18:10:42 -0800

Stanford, MIT, Duke, and UNC refuse to block Napster. Wahoo! Go Stanford!

baylink — Thu, 24 Aug 2000 18:49:49 -0800

John at Genehack sez: "The music industry is a drug dealer. Napster is drug legalization." I think he might be right.

NickBarat — Wed, 23 Aug 2000 13:40:28 -0800

Sopranos to whack Napster. The story behind the cartoons is only mildly interesting, but the Flash animations themselves (courtesy of the "Napster Bad" Metalli-toons guys) are worth checking out (you can also go right to the mirror site here).

wendell — Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:42:24 -0800

When Headlines Go... OVERT? (the surrealist headline generator strikes again)

rich — Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:03:55 -0800

Napster and convergence again. I suppose, like Lance, I can't get tired of this conversation much, either. I mean, my head might explode as I try to run down all the ramifications and possibilities, but I doubt I'd get tired of trying to work it out. Although, it would probably be better to stop just talking about it and jump out in front and start doing things with those thoughts. But, this isn't a 'damn Napster' point. It's a convergence thought. Will people buy a server and storage medium when they hbuy a house, lke we buy a new fridge today so they can network their lives? What's going to be the new compensation plan for content? How can infomration be guarranteed?

endquote — Sun, 30 Jul 2000 20:49:45 -0800

Mister Lance adds a bunch more words into the Napster debate. "Napster bad," he says, for the most part. But the opinions are thought-out and justified.

syzygy — Sat, 29 Jul 2000 03:37:24 -0800

I've been converted - Earlier today, I was arguing with some coworkers to the effect that napster was protected and should be free and clear. Between the document at the above link and the information in the RIAA injunction brief, it looks like I might have been wrong. Why can't these guys use more discretion in their e-mails? They might have been OK if they'd kept their mouths shut.

rcade — Wed, 19 Jul 2000 16:29:04 -0800

Imminent Death of Internet Predicted! Napster killed the Internet star, says record exec Edgar Bronfman Jr. "Let me tell you what else is in trouble here: the Internet. In the end, the Internet itself will not be able to survive if it becomes a haven for illegal activity. Copyrights must be protected online."

baylink — Thu, 13 Jul 2000 16:05:06 -0800

"Hatch Warns Labels, Don't Make Me Come Over There and Spank You" Oooh! This is gonna be good. [ From Inside via Dan Lyke's excellent Flutterby. ]

baylink — Thu, 06 Jul 2000 14:39:26 -0800

No one seems to have pointed out the Napster press release. It lists the points made in their legal brief, and, by cracky, they're all damned good ones. Their lead lawyer is the guy who just split Microsoft up; I think he might be able to win it; what do you think?

CrayDrygu — Mon, 05 Jun 2000 20:38:28 -0800

At first, Napster hits the Offspring with a C&D. Now, they're working together to offer "a more complete line of Napster products."

PWA_BadBoy — Mon, 05 Jun 2000 12:58:11 -0800

Too funny... Napster has hit The Offspring with a cease-and-desist order after the band started selling merchanidise emblazened with the Napster logo. Boo Napster.

nomisxid — Wed, 31 May 2000 15:23:32 -0800

Motley disses Metallica Mister Sixx and pals give their response to Lars' crew, on the whole mp3/napster issue. Sounds like 2 groups of people are benefitting from all these lawsuits, lawyers and flash-cartoonists...