Napster Company Description
Napster's business is downloading music the legitimate way. Formerly Roxio, the company operates a popular online music service that allows users to download secure audio files to PCs and portable music players. Some 760,000 subscribers to Napster, Napster to Go (compatible with MP3 players), and Napster Mobile (compatible with wireless devices) service plans have access to more than 6 million songs licensed from major record companies and independent labels. Napster also offers audio files for individual purchase and download. Napster has linked up with AOL, replacing AOL Music to become the Internet portal's exclusive music subscription provider. Best Buy has agreed to acquire the firm.
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