We are not sure of the final outcome, but we are engaging in a high profile poster campaign to alert users and help them understand the problems of downloading music. Indiana University Information Technology Officer Mark Bruhn said his institution has shut off Napster access twice. However the second time we blocked it in mid-April after Metallica filed a lawsuit against Napster. We were concerned about the direct action against students, and we will continue to leave it blocked until the legal action is made clearer by courts. Napster said students are not liable.
Students take a different stand.
Many feel Napster is a quick, easy and cheap way to hear some decent grooves. Napster enables us to go online and easily get some music on our computers. It is a great way for different bands to get music around while CD prices are so steep. In fact, some students say listening to Napster selections allows the opportunity to hear new songs, and actually go out and purchase what they may otherwise have never. The University will make a decision by Sept. 22, but King said the decision is simple.