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Napster prez interviewed in Salon



http://www.salon.com/tech/view/2000/05/08/napster_richardson/index.html?CP=SAL&DN=110

With burgundy-tinted hair, a love of club music and a son whom she tends
to mention, regardless of the conversation topic, Eileen Richardson isn't
a typical CEO. But Napster isn't a typical company. Eight months ago, it
didn't exist; now it's becoming a contender for most rapidly adopted
software in Internet history.
                                
It's also one of the most beleaguered. By offering a free, downloadable
application that lets users temporarily turn their computers into servers
for the purpose of swapping MP3 files, Napster has attracted lawsuits like
the Beatles attracted fans. The Recording Industry of America filed suit
late last year, Dr. Dre tacked on another case last month and just last
week Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich appeared at the company's offices in
San Mateo, Calif., to drop off an amendment to the band's own lawsuit.