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Why is Napster called Napster?

August 10, 2016 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

In the early 90s, and to some extent even now, the internet was a lot like outer space. Its reach was vast, uncharted and widely unknown. The parts that we could grasp were mesmerizing, but they were still only a small fraction of what was to come. Meanwhile, though music formats had changed, the foundation of the industry itself remained largely the same. It was run mostly by the same record labels that saw the rise and fall of cassette tapes, compact discs and mini discs.

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Annelise Schoups
Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: Napster, Rhapsody, Sean Parker, Shawn Fanning

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