While Napster's legal troubles signal an uncertain future, some legal experts say they see little choice for the music-swapping service but to forge full-steam ahead with litigation. As a federal judge's injunction order against the company is closely studied, a surge in visitor traffic to Napster raises new questions about the viability of the online music industry. "They created a monster...That's the consequence they face." |
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By CNET News.com staff August 4, 2000, 3:45 a.m. PT Napster traffic figures raise new questions According to ratings firm Media Metrix, more people visited Napster.com last week than they did Amazon.com, long one of the best-known brands on the Web.
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