The Verge might not exist without Napster, LimeWire, and the era of software piracy. #VersionHistory

Impact of Software Piracy on Legal and Media Industries - Software piracy through platforms like Napster and Limewire radicalized individuals and influenced career paths, leading some to pursue law [1][2] - The recording industry's lawsuits against college students for using file-sharing services like Kazaa were perceived as soul-crushing and contributed to a shift towards blogging and journalism [2] - Copyright law's interaction with technology and the internet reveals a story about humanity, prompting some to pursue journalism [4] Copyright Law and the Internet - The internet's capacity for infinite replication of information clashes with the constraints of copyright law [3] - The perceived lack of sense in copyright law in the digital age motivated individuals to study copyright [3]