The program itself causes a software shift from a central network, to P2P connections. The implications of this mean that Napster itself, never has any music present on their network, but rather it creates an index for others. Firsthand, the program was developed as a solution to the problem of finding MP3’s online, rather than with an entirely entrepreneurial focus. The creators never thought they would make millions of dollars (or be sued for millions at that), but rather set out to create a free service to help those within the MP3 market locate files. But what are MP3’s? MP3’s are music files. Who creates music files? Artists that spend hours of dedication and hard work within a studio to compose and record their own sounds. So why is Napster such a problem? People are stealing private

At the beginning of this millennium, the recording industry (RIAA) started pursuing legal actions contending that Napster is guilty of tributary copyright infringement, a governmental byproduct of the free-market system in place today designed to protect the producer for instances like this. This charge stipulates that Napster is being accused “not of violating copyright itself but of contributing to and facilitating other people's infringement”. The issue of private property is at stake here.

The radio is an interesting comparison to the MP3. Both formats play music. Both are free to listen to. The difference lies in the fact that the radio plays music, which in turn causes the listener to face a decision. Do I like the music and want to go purchase a recording so I can listen it to any time I want? Do I just go download Napster for free and steal it and then listen to it at any time I want; perhaps even burn a few MP3 CD’s so I have an entire musical collection of stolen goods of which I robbed several artists of? By choosing the right decision, the consumer is not only satisfied with the music he purchases, but supports a wide variety of industries, and ultimately our economy. The consu

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