The pros
Technology afficionados argue Napster's influence on the culture of digital file exchange is positive. Due to increased awareness about the ease of exchange online, many publishers, technology companies and industry professionals have capitalized on Web procurement. Proponents of Napster argue that workflows have been made more efficient and content more accessible because of Napster-type online databasing. Within the publishing realm, not only is it easier than ever for users to exchange files, but digitization is as commonplace today within professional portals as faxing was yesterday. Sites such as Carracho and HotlineHQ not only share entertainment media, including MP3s, DVDs and e-books, but also popular software, including the latest versions of PhotoShop and Illustrator, that are ordinarily hundreds of dollars to purchase at street value.