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To: The Phoenix who wrote (53610)	9/23/2000 4:16:38 PM
From: Cheeky Kid	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

There are sites where you can download books and videos. With bandwith, nothing is impossible. Napster is not the issue. They are just one of the popular methods to get MP3's. Many other ways. The artists have to figure out how to profit from this. And I believe they will find a way.

To: The Phoenix who wrote (53610)	9/23/2000 6:45:07 PM
From: Rich1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 63513

IN 1984 when Sony invented Betamax and brought it to the USA, Universal (as in Pictures/Studios) sued because Sony would enable people to copy movies/pictures/images. It was ruled that non commercial use was not prohibited. Napster is no different, "non commercial use." My son is a DJ on a local radio staion in Miami they copy they download they lay tracks over tracks, none of the artists get paid. Copywritten material is not illegal to use or distribute as long as you give credit..All others pay cash.<gg> Do you ever use Brittanica?? Do you ever videotape movies, tape songs,take pictures of buildings, attractions, famous people/atheletes all are considered non commercial use is legal.. We will have downloaded movies on the net some will be free some will be pay per charge/view. The world is changing you certainly know more technology than I do. We all need to get ready for it. More important tell me how to buy stock in Napster/MP3 companies. They may become the next Yahoo's....