What Killed Napster?

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    History of Napster

  • Napster Is Founded

    Napster Is Founded
  • RIAA Files Lawsuit Against Napster

    RIAA Files Lawsuit Against Napster
  • Napster Acquires Mac Client

    Napster Acquires Mac Client
  • Metallica Sues Napster for Pirating Song "I Disappear"

    Metallica Sues Napster for Pirating Song "I Disappear"
  • Napster Use Peaks at 26.4 Million Users Worldwide

    Napster Use Peaks at 26.4 Million Users Worldwide
  • RIAA Lawsuit Decided in Favor of RIAA

    RIAA Lawsuit Decided in Favor of RIAA
  • Napster Removes Copyrighted Material From Lawsuit

    Napster Removes Copyrighted Material From Lawsuit
  • Napster Shuts Down Entire Network To Comply With Injunction

    Napster Shuts Down Entire Network To Comply With Injunction
  • Napster Develops New Music Format .nap

    Napster Develops New Music Format .nap
    MP3s must be converted to .nap before being able to go on Napster network
  • Napster Announces Assets Sale to German Firm Bertelsmann

    Napster Announces Assets Sale to German Firm Bertelsmann
  • American Judge Blocks Sale; Napster Liquidates

    American Judge Blocks Sale; Napster Liquidates