How did limewire make money?

[bling_soldier]

I often hear companies like Napster, e-mule & limewire made a hell lot of money. I was wondering how? Like I'm sure their pro version didn't make a 100 million, I read somewhere that, their paid client got them all that money.. What does that mean?

 

[WizardOfYahoos]

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