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Napster Documentary: Culture of Free | Retro Report | The New York Times

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Napster Documentary: Culture of Free | Retro Report | The New York Times

In 1999, a file-sharing program created in a Boston dorm room sent shock waves across the music industry and served notice that a major cultural shift was … This article was gathered automatically by our news bot. We help YouTubers by driving traffic to them for free. The featured image in this article is the … Read more

From Napster to Netflix: The History and Impact of Streaming Services | Retro Report on PBS

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From Napster to Netflix: The History and Impact of Streaming Services | Retro Report on PBS

Napster, created by an 18-year-old developer, exploded across college campuses across the country in 1999. With a mouse click, music lovers gained free access to their favorite tunes. The record industry took to the courts to shut down the upstart company. But a generation of consumers had tasted instant entertainment on demand, and there was … Read more

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