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  1. Jun 1, 2024 · Napster, founded by Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker 25 years ago, was a milestone in how the internet could connect users and allow for content sharing. One snag: it amounted to online piracy.

  2. Jun 2, 2024 · When Northeastern University undergrad Shawn Fanning and business partner Sean Parker launched Napster on June 1, 1999, music was still largely consumed via compact disc, which labels sold at...

  3. Jun 3, 2024 · It was invented by Shawn Fanning at Northeastern University, in the Boston area. And people were sort of using it. Grateful Dead fans and people on message boards were kind of getting into it.

  4. Jun 1, 2024 · This tech-think-tank had many notable members, including WhatsApp founder Jan Koum and Shawn Fanning, who logged on with the nickname Napster. In 1998, 17-year-old Fanning shared an idea with the...

  5. Jun 1, 2024 · 25 years ago, on June 1 1999, Shawn Fanning’s idea of a peer-to-peer file sharing network was born after he teamed up with his teenage chat room pal and self-taught tech genius Sean Parker.

  6. Jun 17, 2024 · When Northeastern University undergrad Shawn Fanning and business partner Sean Parker launched Napster on June 1, 1999, music was still largely consumed via compact disc, which labels sold at ...

  7. Jun 1, 2024 · Created by Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, the peer-to-peer file-sharing service allowed users to share and download MP3 song files for free. This innovation led to a significant decline in CD sales and forced the industry to adapt to new revenue streams.