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The Verge might not exist without Napster, LimeWire, and the era of software piracy. #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-11-17 17:01
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]
Tomorrow on Version History, we’re taking a look back at how the age of piracy ended with LimeWire.
The Verge· 2025-11-15 15:00
App Introduction - The report introduces an app called Lime Wire, distinct from Napster [1][2] - Lime Wire aims to rectify the issues that led to Napster's downfall [2] Legal and Industry Context - Napster is facing legal challenges that threaten its existence [2] - The discussion revolves around the decline of filesharing [2]