Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements 1 The Birth of the Napster Phenomenon 2 The Growth of the Underground Internet 3 Big Boys Get Angry 4 The Battle Commences 5 The Voice of the People: The Fury of the Underground Internet 6 Bertelsmann (and The End of Napster As We Know It) 7 Children of Napster - Music and Video 8 Will Online Subscription Prosper 9 Napster, File Sharing, Peer to Peer - and the Impact on the Wider Business World 10 Newcomers and Old Stagers 11 Irresistible Forces and Immovable Objects 12 Conclusions

About the Author

Trevor Merriden is a journalist specializing in the application of new technology and ideas. He has written, lectured and broadcast on a wide range of business and economic issues for media in Europe, North America and Australiasia. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Internet Business magazine.

Reviews

"...the story is gripping reading, but Merriden's grasp of the wider implications is even more impressive..." (Cre@te Online, November 2001) "..a good job of telling an interesting tale while analysing the implications apparent today..." (Electronics Times, 12 November 2001) "..a gripping read and a fascinating account.." (M2 Communications, 6 December 2001) "...captivating account...a fine browse." (globebooks.com, 22 October 2001) "...detailed and enjoyable...Irresistible Forces is a soundtrack for the new world of the internet." (The Manager, January 2002)