Swapping or sharing music on the Internet:

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Swapping or sharing music on the Internet gained widespread popularity with the advent of Napster, which allowed users to share music files with each other.

Answer: B
 This statement is false. U.S. courts did not uphold the legality of Napster, which eventually led to its shutdown.

Answer: C
 B2C (business-to-consumer) files refer to files that are downloaded from businesses, not shared between consumers. The technology that made peer-to-peer music-sharing possible was not based on B2C files.

Answer: D
 This statement is false. While it may be difficult to trace individual users who are sharing music online, it is not impossible, and people can be prosecuted for sharing copyrighted material without permission.

Swapping or Sharing Music on the Internet