Despite the uncertain outcome of a court case that threatens to deal Napster a potentially fatal blow, the music-swapping service has released an updated version of its software that makes it easier to find specific songs and bands. [News.com]

New Napster 'hack' that allows not just music transfers, but video and software also. [News.com]

The attorney representing Metallica and rap star Dr. Dre in their lawsuits against Napster is sending a barrage of letters to top universities, pushing them to block students from using the popular file-swapping software. [News.com]

Detailed article delving into how the music-sharing phenom began, where it went wrong, and what happens next. [BusinessWeek Online]

Benefits of free music to the recording industry, and does streaming and downloading music on the Internet encourages CD sales? [Wired News]

RIAA asked the courts to block all major-label content from being traded through Napster. [News.com]

At least three renowned universities have decided against banning the use of the popular Napster digital music file-swapping software on their college campuses. [News.com]

The legal fight over music-swapping start-up Napster has divided Washington, pitting at least one powerful legislator against the Clinton administration. [News.com]

IBM releases a new version of its anti-piracy technology for music that it says could help block song traders who use services such as Napster or Gnutella. [News.com]

Discusses the laws of 'fair use' and how it fits in with the Napster trials. [The Register]