Streaming Music – 聲軌 Soundtraces

1999

Napster是一個能搜尋並下載MP3的蒐尋軟體，藉由點對點（P2P）資料交換架構，讓網友不需透過伺服器主機而直接將資料從其硬碟分享給其他使用者。 Napster was a search and download program for MP3 files. Using a peer-to-peer (P2P) data exchange architecture, it allowed users to share files directly from their hard drives without going through a central server.

2000

飛行網推出P2P軟體Kuro Kuro P2P Software Launched by ezPeer

P2P技術造就Kuro超強的MP3搜尋、下載、播放、刻錄功能，因而贏得全球百萬樂迷的喜愛，但卻也因涉及侵權在2005年遭IFPI控告，於2008年終止在台灣使用P2P的運作模式。 P2P technology powered Kuro's formidable MP3 search, download, playback, and burning capabilities, attracting millions of fans worldwide. However, IFPI sued it for copyright infringement in 2005, and in 2008 it discontinued its P2P operations in Taiwan.

2004

KKBOX成立 KKBOX Founded

KKBOX成立於2004年，是目前台灣線上數位音樂市場市佔率第一大的音樂串流平台，KKBOX提供使用者透過網路即可播放儲存在雲端的歌曲；並以技術加密使被儲存的檔案僅能夠以特定軟體播放。 KKBOX, founded in 2004, is currently Taiwan's leading music streaming platform by market share. It allows users to stream songs stored in the cloud via the internet, and uses encryption to ensure stored files can only be played through designated software.

2005

2007

iNDIEVOX成立 iNDIEVOX Founded

iNDIEVOX成立於2007年，由獨立樂團ECHO主唱吳柏蒼所創立，是台灣最早成立的合法mp3下載平台之一（更早的是「滾石可樂」），致力於發揚獨立音樂創作、建立完整的音樂資料庫並持續精進網站功能。 iNDIEVOX was founded in 2007 by Wu Po-tsang, lead vocalist of the independent band ECHO. One of Taiwan's earliest legal MP3 download platforms (predated only by Rock Cola), it dedicated itself to promoting independent music creativity, building a comprehensive music database, and continuously improving the platform.

2012

Now.in 網路電台遭IFPI控告 Now.in Internet Radio Sued by IFPI

2012年「財團法人台灣唱片出版事業基金會」認為NOW.in未與相關單位簽約獲得上傳歌曲與公開傳輸歌曲的版權，因此對Now.in提出「侵犯著作權」與「疑獲取不法商業利益」等控訴。 In 2012, the Taiwan Recording Industry Foundation filed charges against Now.in, asserting that it had uploaded and publicly transmitted songs without obtaining proper licensing agreements, and accused the platform of copyright infringement and potentially unlawful commercial gain.

2013

Spotify進軍台灣 Spotify Enters Taiwan

除了服務模式不同於傳統的付費下載邏輯，強大的社群平台與音樂挖掘功能也是Spotify的一大特色，Spotify強調自己的服務可以讓使用者更容易分享與挖掘喜歡的音樂。 Beyond its subscription model that differs from traditional download-to-own logic, Spotify's powerful social platform and music discovery features are key assets. Spotify emphasizes that its service makes it easier for users to share and discover music they love.

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