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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]
Today on Version History: a look back at the era of pirating music. #VersionHistory
The Verge· 2025-11-16 15:01
We've all pirated a song or two in our day. I feel like there's like the Napster kids, there's the Kazah kids, there's the Limewire kids, and then there's like the kids who don't know. Is that like a fair delineation of the generations, would you say.>> No, the kid the the kids who don't know are just the Torrent kids. >> Oh, that's fair. Well, there's the torrent kids and then there's like the Spotify kids and they're the kids who don't know.But you're right, the Torrent kids belong in there right at the e ...
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]