New pay version of Napster service debuts

Nearly a year after software maker Roxio Inc. scooped up the Napster brand from the ashes of the pioneer file-swapping service, a revamped on-line music store bearing the familiar brand name debuted Thursday in limited release. "Napster 2.0 users will have access to more than a half-million songs from all the major music labels. They can download individual songs for 99 cents and albums for $9.95 (U.S.). The service also offers access to unlimited downloads and streaming for $9.95 per month."

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