Napster sees traffic surge as judge sounds off

Napster order: Judge's own words
transcript Read the full transcript of the injunction against Napster, which was issued orally in federal court. A written ruling has not yet been filed.

Record firms learn lessons slowly
Live or die, Napster holds important lessons for the very companies that are trying to put it out of business.

Legal experts: litigation or bust
The company's appeal of a court-ordered shutdown grants it more time but little room to maneuver in its legal clash with the recording industry.

EMusic, Napster talk partnership
The online music company says it began talks last week on possible co-marketing with the song-swapping software firm.

previous coverage
Napster's pain is PC industry's gain
The company's legal woes are the computer industry?s boon as people download digital music to burn onto CDs or transfer to portable players.

Court grants stay of Napster injunction
update Nine hours before it would have been forced to shut down its music-swapping service, Napster wins a temporary reprieve.

CEO fights for Napster's life
newsmaker Hank Barry talks with CNET News.com about what will become of Napster if the court refuses his appeal.

Napster files injunction appeal
update Napster attorneys ask an appeals court to put the brakes on an injunction that threatens to shut down the site by Friday.

Judge: Pull the plug
update A federal judge orders Napster to halt the trading of copyrighted material, saying its founders have "created a monster."

How the Napster ban affects you
FAQ We take a look at some of the most important questions for Napster fans and foes following the historic order.