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MP3 CriticsMP3 CriticsWeb-Based Music Web-Based Music
Downloading ServicesDownloading Services
CSCI 110CSCI 110
Dr. BowringDr. Bowring
Matt LyonsMatt Lyons
Jarrett BouchetteJarrett Bouchette
Brittany BridgesBrittany Bridges
OverviewOverview
The purpose of our research was to evaluate The purpose of our research was to evaluate
the pros and cons of two competing online the pros and cons of two competing online
music downloading software. We chose music downloading software. We chose
Limewire and iTunes to be representative of Limewire and iTunes to be representative of
the online music options available to the online music options available to
consumers. We researched the development, consumers. We researched the development,
features, and growth of each software. features, and growth of each software.
DevelopmentDevelopment
Online music downloads started with the Online music downloads started with the
development peer-to-peer (P2P) development peer-to-peer (P2P)
software. This software enables users to software. This software enables users to
share music that has been uploaded in share music that has been uploaded in
digital format. Napster was the first digital format. Napster was the first
major platform to utilize this form of file-major platform to utilize this form of file-
sharing of music.sharing of music.
NapsterNapster
In June of 1999 Shawn Fanning developed In June of 1999 Shawn Fanning developed
Napster, which enabled users to share Napster, which enabled users to share
their music, cost free, with anyone else their music, cost free, with anyone else
who was using Napster. Within the same who was using Napster. Within the same
calendar year that Napster was released to calendar year that Napster was released to
the public, it was sued for copyright the public, it was sued for copyright
infringement by the RIAA.infringement by the RIAA.
KaZaAKaZaANapster set the precedent for P2P music Napster set the precedent for P2P music
downloading companies across the globe. In downloading companies across the globe. In
2001 two people from Amsterdam created this 2001 two people from Amsterdam created this
software and took on the popularity that software and took on the popularity that
Napster had and at it’s peak was installed on Napster had and at it’s peak was installed on
140 million computers worldwide. KaZaA was 140 million computers worldwide. KaZaA was
sued for similar lawsuits as Napster and was had sued for similar lawsuits as Napster and was had
to pay $100 million in reparations to four major to pay $100 million in reparations to four major
recording industries.recording industries.
LimewireLimewireLimewire is the newest P2P software that is Limewire is the newest P2P software that is
used for free music downloading. Limewire used for free music downloading. Limewire
does encourage its users to upgrade to does encourage its users to upgrade to
Limewire PRO for $24.95 so they can use its Limewire PRO for $24.95 so they can use its
upgrades. PRO version offers things that the upgrades. PRO version offers things that the
regular version does not such as faster regular version does not such as faster
downloads, larger search options, background downloads, larger search options, background
skins, and “Turbo Charged” downloads.skins, and “Turbo Charged” downloads.
iTunesiTunesIn January of 2001 Apple Inc. introduced In January of 2001 Apple Inc. introduced
iTunes, a digital media player application. iTunes, a digital media player application.
It was mainly promoted to help it’s other It was mainly promoted to help it’s other
applications such as the iPod and recently applications such as the iPod and recently
released, iPhone. iTunes is a legal way to released, iPhone. iTunes is a legal way to
download music by paying a small fee per download music by paying a small fee per
song, video, television show, games, etc. song, video, television show, games, etc.
Even though introduced by Apple, it is Even though introduced by Apple, it is
compatible with Windows Vista and older compatible with Windows Vista and older
versions.versions.
iTunes versus LimewireiTunes versus Limewire
Limewire iTunes
Free of Charge?Yes, but upgraded
version available for $24.95
No, small fee per download.
Compatibility?
Can run on any system with Java Virtual Machine
installed.
Available for Macs, Windows, iPod, and iPhone with Digital Jukebox software
installed.
Import Playlists? Can rip from CDs.
Can rip from CDs, import Limewire
playlists and other music downloading
services.
SimilaritiesSimilarities
Despite the many differences they have many Despite the many differences they have many
similarities. They share and transport similarities. They share and transport
copyrighted music files through public copyrighted music files through public
networks. Both software's have the abilities to networks. Both software's have the abilities to
make playlists of songs and also libraries. make playlists of songs and also libraries.
These libraries then can be shared through These libraries then can be shared through
something called Digital Audio Access Protocol.something called Digital Audio Access Protocol.
Differences
Limewire is useful because when it is downloaded, it can be saved and can go to any software just about except the iPod.
The iPod is restricted so that it is only compatible with songs from iTunes.
Growth in Online MusicGrowth in Online Music
In 2008 iTunes passes Wal-Mart as largest In 2008 iTunes passes Wal-Mart as largest
U.S. music retailerU.S. music retailer
¼ of all Americans over 12 years old have ¼ of all Americans over 12 years old have
downloaded a music or Mp3 file from the netdownloaded a music or Mp3 file from the net
The stat above equals out to 60 million peopleThe stat above equals out to 60 million people
28% of Americans admit to downloading 28% of Americans admit to downloading
musicmusic
Wrap UpWrap Up
Music downloading is growing rapidly in the Music downloading is growing rapidly in the
2121stst century. Since the platform set by century. Since the platform set by
Napster, free music downloading is more Napster, free music downloading is more
popular than ever. Free services, such as popular than ever. Free services, such as
Limewire, are more widely used today than Limewire, are more widely used today than
Napster was in its era. Record companies and Napster was in its era. Record companies and
artists are starting to wonder how they are artists are starting to wonder how they are
going to get paid fully for there work is going to get paid fully for there work is
companies such as iTunes and Limewire companies such as iTunes and Limewire
continue to become more popular.continue to become more popular.
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Zetner, Alejando. "Measuring the Effect of Zetner, Alejando. "Measuring the Effect of Music Downloads on Music Purchases." Music Downloads on Music Purchases." University of ChicagoUniversity of Chicago (2005). (2005).