Napster Seeks Beta Testers

Following legal woes and a massive drop in popularity, Napster is now asking its users for assistance. Changes in Napster's filters have caused many searches to not turn up any results, and music is not being shared. New filters are being implemented and the file sharing application will continue its transition toward a subscription-based service. Napster plans to use the fees to compensate artists and songwriters. Today a bulletin was posted on the company's Web site asking for beta testers to aid in the development of the new subscription technologies. Potential beta testers are able to sign up from Napster's homepage, and will be notified as more information becomes available.