Posted by Nostromo on 09/18/05 02:28

Thus spake anthonyberet <nospam@me.invalid>, Sat, 17 Sep 2005 16:47:40
+0100, Anno Domini:

>http://www.betanews.com/article/RIAA_Tries_to_Combat_P2P_Networks/1126808378
>
>Full text below:
>
>Several of the most popular peer-to-peer file sharing networks are being
>asked to take action against users who are participating in sharing
>copyrighted materials, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
>
>The Recording Industry Association of America sent cease and desist
>letters to the companies controlling programs such as LimeWire, WinMX
>and BearShare, asking them to remove RIAA member files from their services.
>
>None of the targeted companies were commenting on how they would
>respond, however several have added features to try and discourage the
>downloading of illicit files.
>
>For example, the newest version of LimeWire now pops up a warning if it
>believes the file may not be legal or the company does not have a
>license for the file requested. But it appears such actions are not
>sufficient for the RIAA.
>
>"Companies situated similarly to Grokster have been given ample
>opportunity to do the right thing," a RIAA spokesperson said, saying
>those who don't comply "do so at their own risk."
>
>The RIAA has worked with two companies, iMesh and Mashboxx, to create
>legal P2P offerings. But it's not clear if such services will ever take
>off, as P2P users often cite the breadth of content available as a
>reason to continue downloading despite legal concerns.

What can I say, I use Shareaza, it's open source & probably safer from
MP/RIAA wankers than 'owned' software. And it's network independent. :)

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