Sharman Networks said its Kazaa file-sharing software was on track to set a record Friday as it becomes the most-popular free program on the Web with over 230 million downloads.
By getting a total of over 230 million downloads, Shaman said Kazaa would surpass the popular ICQ instant messaging program, owned by AOL Time Warner.
Kazaa"s growing popularity comes at a crucial time for the music industry as it battles file-swapping services in court and tries to develop commercially viable online music services.