The advent of the mp3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) codec, high bandwidth Internet services, and Peer-To-Peer (P2P) networks have made the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted music more wide spread than it was prior to the development of the MP3. The legal proceedings of RIAA vs. Napster and the threat of lawsuits against individuals engaging in pirating have not slowed the frequency of violations. This report explores possible solutions to this problem.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Coffey, Timothy John

Subject

• Industry
• Culture
• Computing

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 06D253I

Keyword

• Data protection
• Copyright--Law and legislation

Advisor

• Emanuel, Alexander E.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright