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Most downloaded program on the Web

Neowin · May 25, 2003 06:44 EDT with 1 comment

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.

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