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20 years ago: Napster vs CuteMX, movie industry gets its own boogieman: DeCSS
20 years ago: Napster vs CuteMX, movie industry gets its own boogieman: DeCSS
Look back at news that used to happen back in November, 1999 in digital world, looking back 20 years later. 30 Nov 2019
Lars Ulrich: Metallica vs. Napster maybe not the smartest PR move of all time
Lars Ulrich: Metallica vs. Napster "maybe not the smartest PR move of all time"
We at AfterDawn followed the early days of digital music very closely, and that meant obviously reporting on the historical Metallica vs. Napster ...... 10 Nov 2017 - 2 comments
Rhapsody is now Napster
Rhapsody is now Napster
Music streaming service Rhapsody will soon begin using the Napster brand name. 15 Jun 2016 - 1 comment
Rhapsody reaches 2 million paying customers
Rhapsody reaches 2 million paying customers
Rhapsody has announced that its music streaming services now have over 2 million paying subscribers. 30 Jul 2014 - 1 comment
Napster streaming music expands to 14 new nations
Napster streaming music expands to 14 new nations
The new Napster, owned by Rhapsody, has now expanded to 14 more European countries 06 Jun 2013 - 3 comments
Rhapsody acquires Napster International
Rhapsody acquires Napster International
Just a few months after acquiring Napster US, Rhapsody has announced their acquisition of Napster International. The company will now operate ...... 27 Jan 2012
Napster will go on in UK, Germany
Napster will go on in UK, Germany
The Napster brand will remain alive in Germany and the United Kingdom, despite being eaten by Rhapsody in the United States. 06 Dec 2011
Curtains for Napster as Rhapsody absorbs historical brand
Curtains for Napster as Rhapsody absorbs historical brand
The end has come for Napster, which started off as the music industry's worst nightmare and now is absorbed by Rhapsody. 02 Dec 2011 - 13 comments
Rhapsody buys Napster from Best Buy
Rhapsody buys Napster from Best Buy
The Napster name may be retired as they are bought buy Rhapsody 04 Oct 2011 - 6 comments
     

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