I cannot share an MP3 recording with members of my choir or classroom even if it is for religious or educational purposes.

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The Cost of Online Piracy (Institute for Policy Innovation)

Q: What is a peer-to-peer network (P2P)?

A: A peer-to-peer network is a computer network where each interconnected user (peer) shares tasks and content directly with other users of the network. There is no centralized administrative server in a peer-to-peer network. This network concept was popularized by the music sharing application Napster.
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Q: What is Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
Digital Rights Management is a series of technologies that allow copyright holders, publishers and hardware manufacturers the ability to control the use of digital content and devices after purchase. DRM reduces music and software piracy by attempting to control the distribution of content over the Internet.

Q: What is a streaming service?
A: Streaming refers to the real-time access of digital media. A streaming service allows subscribers 24/7 instant access to their digital content. Legitimate streaming services have sought and been given the rights to have their content available for streaming, and compensate the copyright holders through subscription and/or advertising revenue.

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