1) Who is Shawn Fanning? What was his relationship to the internet, and how did it have an effect on his upbringing? How was the Napster platform perceived by musicians, politicians, and people at the time of its release? How did Mr. Fanning's innovation dramatically change our music consumption practices?
2) Describe your experiences using audio devices (CD players, MP3 players, smartphones) and software (P2P programs, streaming apps) from your earliest memory to the present day. What audio device or software was the most influential in how you listen and consume music - be specific and explain why.
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