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Another File-Sharing Network Bites the Dust

AP photo of Kazaa screenSharman Networks Ltd, the makers and distributors of the hugely popular file-sharing network Kazaa, have settled a lawsuit brought by the music and movie industries, agreeing to pay $115 million.

Most of the money will go to the music industry, and a smaller portion to the movie companies, according to the AP story. Kazaa will become a pay-to-download service along the lines of ITunes.

 

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