Posted by anthonyberet on 09/19/05 23:02

Morton Davis wrote:
> "anthonyberet" <nospam@me.invalid> wrote in message
> news:3p2s5kF8cqjkU1@individual.net...
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> http://www.betanews.com/article/RIAA_Tries_to_Combat_P2P_Networks/1126808378
>
>>Full text below:
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>>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.
>>
>
> Since there is no WinMx office - how did they contact WinMx?
>
>
er, I don't know.

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