Napster To Be Acquired by Google?

Napster To Be Acquired by Google? 138

Posted by Zonk on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:25PM from the brave-new-world dept.

YesSir writes "The New York Post claims that Google is considering an alliance or possibly an acquisition of Napster. Rather then starting their own, Google could jump start their music service with the help of Napster. Napster's share price soared more than 30 percent as a result of the report that they are in discussions with Google." From the article: " The company in January told Reuters that it was not on the block. 'The company is not looking to be sold, the management is not looking to step out. It's simply not true,' a Napster spokesman said on Jan. 23. Last week, Napster, founded by college student Shawn Fanning and was once synonymous with the pirating of music, laid off 10 managers." More information available from C|Net. Update: 01/31 19:16 GMT by Z : A Reuters article has Google denying that it has plans to acquire Napster or start a music store anytime soon.

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Gnapster is for you! (Score:5, Funny)

by cybrthng ( 22291 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:30PM (#14608850) Homepage Journal

Coming to a GNu world gnear you! You can google your songs, google your bands, you can even joing mygooglespace to talk to people and we will watch everything you do so we can recommend gnew music to you as well!

We gnow what you gneed

Again? (Score:4, Funny)

by Kesch ( 943326 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:31PM (#14608864)

Is it just me, or can you not go a day on Slashdot without hearing that google is trying to reach into a new market?

I'm already ahead of the curve; I have faced the inevitable and sewn "Google" into the tag on my underwear.

So what will this new service be named. Noogle? Gnapster? Goopster? Goosic(As in Google Music)? Or the best combination og Music+Google: Moogle!

Actually... (Score:5, Funny)

by Shadow Wrought ( 586631 ) * writes: <shadow DOT wrought AT gmail DOT com> on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:32PM (#14608878) Homepage Journal

The napster acquisition is further down the list. Next up is Cisco after they've acquired Nintendo. The whole shebang will be paid for after the Goobuntu Vista project comes to fruition.

Re:Again? (Score:5, Funny)

by grungebox ( 578982 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:34PM (#14608893) Homepage

I have faced the inevitable and sewn "Google" into the tag on my underwear.

Puts a whole new spin on the "I'm Feeling Lucky" search, eh?

When is he planning on graduating??? (Score:5, Funny)

by dbleoslow ( 650429 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:39PM (#14608952)

Napster, founded by college student Shawn Fanning...

He must be having trouble chossing a major. I suggest something involving computers.

Google rumours (Score:3, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:39PM (#14608957)

Seems google is about to buy everything.

Google CEO visits Vatican. Share price in Catholicism rocket.

Oh Thank God. (Score:3, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:40PM (#14608964)

It's been, like, thirty minutes since the last Google story and I was really starting to Jones out.

Thanks for the Google fix.

Re:Google isn't fun anymore (tm). (Score:3, Funny)

by lilmouse ( 310335 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:42PM (#14609005)

Unclear strategy.

Heh. If it's unclear, it's because they want it to be unclear.

<tin foil hat>It's all part of the plan to Take Over the World!!</hat>

Seriously, tho - Google doesn't want ppl to know what their plans are. Never have.

--LWM

Noogle, Gnapster, Googster, Naggle & Napoogle (Score:3, Funny)

by digitaldc ( 879047 ) * writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:46PM (#14609040)

The company in January told Reuters that it was not on the block. "The company is not looking to be sold, the management is not looking to step out. It's simply not true," a Napster spokesman said on Jan. 23.

NAPSTER HQ
DATELINE: LOS ANGELES
January 31, 2006
We are sad to report that the same spokesman was seen earlier today being taken out by stretcher crying,
"It can't be...it's simply not true! It's not truuuuuueeee!!"
Napster will neither confirm or deny anything until the stock price hits double digits.

Wrong rumor... (Score:5, Funny)

by Fr05t ( 69968 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:48PM (#14609073)

I don't know how this all got mixed up, but I am closely involved in Google's next acquisition. To bring all of these silly rumors to rest I am proud to formally announce that Google is going to buy my WANG.

That's right, it will be by invite only in it's beta stage next week.

Microsoft Killer! (Score:1, Funny)

by pete.com ( 741064 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:50PM (#14609086)

Oh man Microsoft is finished now!!!

Re:Again? (Score:3, Funny)

by dotpavan ( 829804 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:51PM (#14609105) Homepage

the "beta" tag puts a better spin :)

Re:Gnapster is for you! (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:52PM (#14609107)

I prefer "Goopster" myself.

No kidding. (Score:2, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:53PM (#14609124)

It almost looks like Google's chief contribution to the world will be the invention of the single-company bubble.

Re:Again? (Score:3, Funny)

by LiquidCoooled ( 634315 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @02:58PM (#14609177) Homepage Journal

The best part is hes still got the original 50 invites to give to people.

Re:Again? (Score:2, Funny)

by Aqws ( 932918 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @03:00PM (#14609197) Journal

Um, sorry but you are not ahead of the curve by sewing Google into your underwear, they already sell them [undergoos.com].

Re:Isn't that really Roxio who bought the name? (Score:3, Funny)

by value_added ( 719364 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @03:28PM (#14609498)

Napster, founded by college student Shawn Fanning, as far as I can tell doesn't really exist any more. AFAIR Roxio bought it because they had a brand that meant "mediocre software" and wanted a brand/name that meant "cool".

Yeah, but did you know that Shawn Fanning didn't invent Napster?

It's true [amazon.com].

Next up (Score:5, Funny)

by commodoresloat ( 172735 ) writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @03:30PM (#14609531)

Google buys the Library of Congress. They change the name to glibc.

Re:Google isn't fun anymore (tm). (Score:2, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @03:33PM (#14609561)

No clear stategy... HAHA. Which if funnier- business people talking about tech, or tech people talking about business.... I think it is the latter.

Re:Isn't that really Roxio who bought the name? (Score:5, Funny)

by abandonment ( 739466 ) writes: <<moc.liamg> <ta> <kcirehteuw.ekim>> on Tuesday January 31, 2006 @03:53PM (#14609833) Homepage

not only this, but napster uses Microsoft Windows Media technology for ALL of it's downloads - including the MS DRM solution.

Google buying them is as unlikely as...[insert favorite conspiracy theory here]

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Gnapster is for you! (Score:5, Funny)

Again? (Score:4, Funny)

Actually... (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Again? (Score:5, Funny)

When is he planning on graduating??? (Score:5, Funny)

Google rumours (Score:3, Funny)

Oh Thank God. (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Google isn't fun anymore (tm). (Score:3, Funny)

Noogle, Gnapster, Googster, Naggle & Napoogle (Score:3, Funny)

Wrong rumor... (Score:5, Funny)

Microsoft Killer! (Score:1, Funny)

Re:Again? (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Gnapster is for you! (Score:1, Funny)

No kidding. (Score:2, Funny)

Re:Again? (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Again? (Score:2, Funny)

Re:Isn't that really Roxio who bought the name? (Score:3, Funny)

Next up (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Google isn't fun anymore (tm). (Score:2, Funny)

Re:Isn't that really Roxio who bought the name? (Score:5, Funny)

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