Posted by NRen2k5 on 09/18/05 13:53

On 9/17/2005 10:28:16 PM, Nostromo wrote:
>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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I use DC++. It's the P2P equivalent of an FTP server... anybody can host a DC++ server if they want.

- NRen2k5

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