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Rochester Signs Napster Deal, Hosts P2P Panel

Posted by simoniker on from the university-fun-and-games dept.

extra88 writes "Following in Penn State's footsteps, the University of Rochester has struck a deal to provide access to Napster's premium service for dormitory residents. From the press release: 'In addition, Napster and the University's prestigious Eastman School of Music will be developing ways in which Napster can begin to provide original content from Eastman students and faculty to service members across the entire Napster network.' What does this mean? Perhaps not coincidentally, the university is also hosting a panel discussion about P2P file sharing on Feb. 16. Cary Sherman from the RIAA, university administrators and others will be on the panel and there is to be a live audio stream of the event."

2 of 123 comments (clear)

  1. iTunes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Does anyone use Napster???

    Talk about a lame choice.

  2. Re:What does Napster have to do with P2P? by extra88 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    What does Napster have to do with P2P?

    Duh. It, like iTunes, BuyMusic, etc., is a legal service which is trying to supplant the illegal distribution of music via P2P protocols. It, like iTunes, BuyMusic, etc., does not use P2P protocols in its service. We all know this, you are not +1 Informative.

    I don't see anyone here "lauding" or "cheering this on." I certainly don't think these Napster deals at universities are a good idea.