Do you know what you are listening to?

As you probably know, it is “Smooth”, the hit song by Carlos Santana featuring Rob Thomas.

The interesting part is
how you are listening to it…

The version you are enjoying now is a computer file that is easily downloaded from many sites on the Internet, and can be played on any computer with a sound card.

The most interesting part is that all of this can be done…

When considering all those involved in this situation, an ethical dilemma presents itself.

Napster, Inc.

Background: Napster, Inc.

What is Napster?

"Napster uses a search engine..."

"Next,"

Napster’s founder

Why is this an issue?

Three Perspectives

Stakeholders

Ethical Aspects

Ethical Perspectives

Cost vs. Benefit

Cost vs. Benefit (cont.)

Moral Duty (Deontology)

Moral Duty

Virtue Ethics

Property Rights

Ethical Summary

Legal Aspects

RIAA vs. Napster, Inc.

Copyright Law of the United States

Timeline:
A brief history

RIAA’s Argument

Napster’s Argument

Sound War I:
RIAA vs. Diamond

RIAA vs. End Users

Legal Summary

Financial Aspects

Financial Aspects

Recording Industry

Changes for the Recording Industry

Emerging Opportunities for Recording Industry

Emerging Challenges for Recording Industry

MP3s & Music
Sharing Communities

A Critical Point
for Action

Proposed Solution

Thank you!