Jorge
June 15th, 2005, 11:36 AM
Snocap, Napster founder Shawn Fanning's attempt to turn P2P into a legitimate sales channel, has opened its content-monitoring registry to a wider range of content providers. It's a major step not only in establishing Snocap as a key tool in preventing online copyright infringement but also in building up the company as a business.
Snocap's system essentially leverages existing P2P networks as a distribution and commerce tool for the company's customers. They upload audio files, and Snocap tracks and controls their usage across the network.
The company already has deals in place with major labels Universal, Sony BMG and EMI - it's still talking to Warner - along with a number of the larger indies, such as Rykodisc and Artemis, and this week's announcement opens the door to smaller companies and individual copyright owners.
Read the complete article (http://www.zeropaid.com/news/5477/Snocaps+opens+P2P+music+tracker+to+all/)
Snocap's system essentially leverages existing P2P networks as a distribution and commerce tool for the company's customers. They upload audio files, and Snocap tracks and controls their usage across the network.
The company already has deals in place with major labels Universal, Sony BMG and EMI - it's still talking to Warner - along with a number of the larger indies, such as Rykodisc and Artemis, and this week's announcement opens the door to smaller companies and individual copyright owners.
Read the complete article (http://www.zeropaid.com/news/5477/Snocaps+opens+P2P+music+tracker+to+all/)