IP Democracy: Must-Read: How Sony Backed MashBoxx

CNET’s John Borland has a colorful, lengthy piece today on how Sony BMG Music Entertainment came full circle and backed legitimate P2P sharing of music. The article details how outspoken P2P maverick Wayne Russo, former head of Napster and a foe of record companies, and Sony BMG’s CEO Andrew Lack set down their swords to form MashBoxx, the first P2P company authorized by a major record label. MashBoxx plans to launch in September using filtering technology developed by Snocap, headed by Napster founder Shawn Fanning.

Posted by Cynthia Brumfield on August 22, 2005 8:43 AM to IP Democracy