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# P2P Use Increases Despite Some Industry Claims
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/p2p_use_increas/
- Published: 2005-05-05T15:10:48.000Z
- Updated: 2005-05-05T15:10:48.000Z
- Description: Even as the RIAA and major labels claim that P2P file sharing is trending downward, independent file sharing news site Slyck reports that it’s studies show the opposite.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Major Labels, Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:10

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Even as the RIAA and major labels claim that P2P file sharing is trending downward, independent file sharing news site Slyck reports that it’s studies show the opposite.