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 independentm...
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 6:05 PM
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independentm...
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 7:17 PM
From the other side of the tracks:
Amazon.com stealing from Sony?
"Imagine being a musician. You work hard to record a CD. The CD is complete and it will hit the stores in six-weeks. However, amazon.com is now giving the world unfettered access to your intellectual property before you intended date of reaching the masses."
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independentm...
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 7:47 PM
Interesting "hear-say" from the INBOX:
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Message: hi, I just posted this to my blog, but I don't want it to get hammered, so here's the skinny, feel free to make a real article out of that:
German sub-branch of IFPI and MPA accused of actively supporting copyright infringement
According to german tech magazine ct and the portal onlinekosten.de german police has raided headquarters of the GVU (Tag line: In the Frontline to protect Copyright), an organization sponsored by the IFPI, the Motion Picture Assoc. (the global, not the american one) and several members of the BSA to "help" the executive branch with copyright infringement cases.
The GVU is accused of actively sponsoring a warez-server operator with hardware and money in exchange for logfiles.
This will probably not affect their members much (it's all about plausible deniability) but the irony tickles me to no end.
If there is actually any meat to these accusations remains to be seen, so far the GVU declined to comment...
--anonymous
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independentm...
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 8:25 PM
Torvalds: No GPL 3 for Linux --C/Net
Linus Torvalds said Wednesday that he won't convert Linux to version 3 of the General Public License, as he objects to digital rights management provisions in the proposed update.
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independentm...
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 8:34 PM
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 OldCodger
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 8:34 PM
"Plausible deniability" and lots of other lawyer tools in the resourceful corporations' expectation of evading responsibility for improper conduct. . .
Here in our country — the C.S.A. (Corporate States of America) — we can anticipate the RIAA and the MPAA to 'skate' (avoid full consequences) for perpetrating misdeeds such as political bribery, payola, intrusive rootkits, not paying artists properly, etc.
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PenisBrain
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 11:16 PM
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PenisBrain
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Date: January 28, 2006 @ 11:36 PM
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 pepe512000
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Date: January 29, 2006 @ 10:54 AM
This was posted earlier, but I think it's important enough to keep up front, make sure the techs see it....from p2p, but with Jons blessing...
Help Zi against the RIAA
An excerpt from Zi's posting...
"The RIAA has responded to my affidavit and I'm gathering research to put together a response that we need to send back to the courts by February 7.
This is a tight timeframe, so I'm calling on everyone to put on their thinking caps and contribute their thoughts on how we can fight this latest effort to misuse the American legal system.
Let's pull together and make a difference."
Follow link up top to his email address...
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MasterofChaos
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Date: January 29, 2006 @ 3:08 PM
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OldCodger
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Date: January 29, 2006 @ 10:55 PM
In regard to pepe's link:
It talks about "internet bountry hunters, employed by the RIAA" making errors.
That's just one reason why judges should not allow summary judgment against any John (or Jane) Doe who is being charged with infringement.
And if summary judgment is issued, why can't an appeal be made to request a jury trial?
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OldCodger
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 4:16 AM
BTW: I quoted the part of the article at that link that had written "bountry" hunters, but I'm pretty sure they meant BOUNTY hunters.
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 9:02 AM
This is a country of laws, not men. Except some men have all the laws.........
I need a cup of coffee....
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OldCodger
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 10:20 AM
That's a good one.
Since this is a country of laws, and some men have most all of the laws, then those men pretty much run the country.
You've heard this: Our nation's "Golden Rule" is that those who have the gold make the rules.
(That really does apply to mega corporations like the content cartel, doesn't it.)
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 10:37 AM
Yep! Just Like A Gold Mine.... Large Corps get the GOLD and everyone else gets the SHAFT...........
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 10:38 AM
Oh Yea. fuck the cofee I need my Celexa........
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 12:55 PM
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gfmlcka
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 2:34 PM
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PenisBrain
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 5:18 PM
For all the "techie" people, The Freedom to Tinker folks send some advice on the whole Sony CD DRM Episode and how to combat it....
"CD DRM: Attacks on Installation"
http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/?p=965 |
gfmlcka
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 7:23 PM
beatcha gad  |
PenisBrain
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Date: January 30, 2006 @ 11:05 PM
opps sorry gfmlcka didn't mean to step on your toes.
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 11:38 AM
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 3:32 PM
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 3:40 PM
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cobrastrike
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 3:43 PM
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TotallyFrust...
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 6:18 PM
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TotallyFrust...
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 6:21 PM
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 6:53 PM
Excerpts from cobrastrike's link:
"As we move to a world where all entertainment is delivered digitally, the furor over copyright protection is turning into a major battleground. And consumer rights may end up being the biggest casualty as media companies hunker down and try to redefine what users can and can't do with the content they've paid for and the hardware they own."
My response: When will they ever learn?
"From Apple's iTunes and Real Networks' Rhapsody music network to movie rental sites like CinemaNow and Starz' Vongo, legitimate digital media services are exploding. But whether it's music content or Hollywood movies, each additional option brings a new battle, new restrictions, and even new dangers for unsuspecting users."
My response: When will they ever learn?
"Worse, since we last looked at this battle in 2002, technology firms, which once struck a balance between the rights of content owners and the rights of users, have sided more and more with the media cartel as they strive to secure the content they believe will help sell their products."
My response: When will they ever learn?
"Olin Sibert, a longtime DRM developer, believes that Vista's DRM, while technologically impressive, is unlikely to be effective in the long run. According to him, content that can be experienced can also be copied. Obstacles can be placed in the way, but that can't ensure content will never be copied."
My response: [broken record]
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 7:09 PM
A recent consumer survey carried out in the UK indicated that there is a discrepancy between people's attitude toward physical theft compared to software 'theft'.
My comment: Well, there actually IS a difference.
Lovelock said it is important to understand that illegally downloading copyrighted material is no different from shoplifting.
My comment: Well, there actually IS a difference.
(Preaching to the choir -- One significant difference is that an owner who has a physical item taken from him/her is deprived of the ownership of the item. That's not the case with downloading!)
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 7:11 PM
Aren't you a bit like me, getting so tired of the mantra of lies and half-truths being spouted and ACCEPTED in so many corners of our culture??
Hmph!!
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 7:17 PM
And, cartel apologists, don't give us any crap about how downloading automatically translates to lost sales; that's FLAWED LOGIC as well as unprovable!
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pepe512000
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 7:26 PM
Paris court fines Warner Music $6200 for DRM violation
~~~Viva La France'~~~~~
"Paris (France) - The French online audiophile publication audionautes.net is reporting that, in a 10 January decision recently made public, the Paris District Court ruled against Warner Music. The ruling orders the company to stop French sales of copies of Phil Collins' CD, "Testify," that contain digital rights management processes that are so restrictive as to block users from making copies of songs "on any media of their choice," translating from the French."
"This decision further upholds various decisions recently issued by French Courts absolving Internet Users of charges after having downloaded music from the Internet..."
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 7:52 PM
Seems the French judges have a lot more sense in this arena than their UK counterparts.
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OldCodger
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Date: January 31, 2006 @ 8:12 PM
And, sorry, I'm still hot under the collar about the stuff I've read recently.
Back to the idea of jailing first-time infringers:
COME ON, UK!
How is it that most first-time drunk drivers aren't automatically jailed? Or those with initial convictions of child endangerment?
I could also add how bank-check defrauders aren't routinely sentenced to the pokey for the first offense.
Hell, I recall reading about business executives who pled guilty to lesser charges than embezzlement who didn't serve time either.
Even repetitive violators of obligations of child support don't typically have to peek out between prison bars.
You can tell, there IS a problem with fairness.
(I'll accept correction about any of my perspectives if you can strongly support your stance, but as things stand at the moment, I'm pretty pissed off.
Anybody, feel free to jump in here. I'll stop for awhile now and give it a rest.)
[sigh followed by groan]
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carla60626
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Date: February 1, 2006 @ 2:53 PM
I just saw this in the Chicago Tribune:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-060201pirate,1,4091855.story?coll=chi-news-hed
19 indicted in Internet piracy
By Rudolph Bush
Tribune staff reporter
Published February 1, 2006, 12:42 PM CST
An international software and movie piracy ring was hit today with a federal indictment that charged 19 members with stealing more than $6.5 million in copyrighted material.
U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald announced the charges against leaders and members of group dubbed "RISCISO" that allegedly copied and shared pirated films and software through password-protected sites on the Internet.
Founded in 1993, the group is accused of collecting a staggering amount of pirated material. On a single server, the group stored more than 23,000 CD-ROMs of movies, songs and software, according to a federal indictment.
Assistant U.S. Atty. Pravin Rao described the investigation as one of the largest busts of similar pirating operations in Chicago.
FBI agents in Chicago closed in on the ring through the help of a cooperating witness who provided them access to one of the group's servers, officials said.
Among the pirated material federal agents found were copies of the movies "Sideways," "The Incredibles," "Meet the Fockers" and "Vanity Fair," authorities said. Software included Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and Intel applications.
It was not clear whether the members of the group sold the pirated technology or simply shared it among themselves.
"Whether or not the defendants make a profit, if all this technology and all this copyrighted work is out there for free ...we are hurting our ability to develop technology and software the way we do in the marketplace," Fitzgerald said.
Rao said authorities suspect the group had some 50 to 60 members.
Of the 19 charged, only one, 29-year-old Tu Nguyen, is from Chicago. Nguyen, a software consultant working on a doctorate in mathematics, could not be immediately located for comment.
Two of the defendants are foreigners, including the alleged leader of the ring, Sean Patrick O'Toole, 26, of Perth, Australia. Fitzgerald said U.S. authorities are beginning the extradition process for O'Toole and for Linda Waldron, of Barbados.
None of the defendants is in custody.
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cobrastrike
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Date: February 1, 2006 @ 8:54 PM
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TrueAudio
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Date: February 2, 2006 @ 1:36 PM
StarForce threatens to sue Boing Boing - contacts FBI
"From: "Dennis Zhidkov"
Date: January 31, 2006 9:55:40 AM BST
To: "doctorow@craphound.com"
Subject: StarForce Response to Cory Doctorow
StarForce Inc. response to Mr. Cory Doctorow
Dear Sir, calling StarForce "Anti-copying malware" is a good enough cause to press charges and that is what our corporate lawyer is busy doing right now. I urge you to remove your post from http://www.boingboing.net/2006/01/30/anticopying_malware_.html because it is full of insults, lies, false accusations and rumors. Your article violates approximately 11 international laws. Our USlawyer will contact you shortly. I have also contacted the FBI , because what you are doing is harassment.
Sincerely,
Dennis Zhidkov
PR-manager
StarForce Inc.
www.star-force.com"
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/13014
http://p2pnet.net/story/7785
BPI wins first court case against two men for illegal file sharing
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/13015 |
pepe512000
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Date: February 2, 2006 @ 2:51 PM
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gfmlcka
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Date: February 2, 2006 @ 2:57 PM
fta above : "to help companies and venture capitalists estimate the effect of piracy on media business, she said."
Must be nice to get paid to pull numbers out of your ass.
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pepe512000
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 11:44 AM
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gfmlcka
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 1:25 PM
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 NiceGuy2003
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 2:59 PM
re: Starforce
Before I heard all about this, I had contemplated buying Splinter Cell since we had it at my store for about $6, but then I didn't.
I have actually had someone return a game infected with Starforce. Not sure if it was because of that or they just didn't read the system requirements, but they did say the game didn't work.
The box even says "This game employs software designed to prohibit copying and may interfere with certain CD/DVD writers." or something to that effect.
In other words, if you have a CD or DVD writer, then you're basically not allowed to play any games using Starforce protection. I've read stories of people who had to go into their computers and disconnect their writers and use a regular old CD-ROM drive instead just to get any of these games to work.
As to calling the FBI? That's taking it a step too far! They should at least call local law enforcement before calling the FBI!
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NiceGuy2003
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 3:01 PM
MPAA Accused of DVD Piracy
So I guess the MPAA will sue themselves, offer to settle, and then pocket the $3000 they have to pay to themselves.
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NiceGuy2003
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 3:01 PM
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DeadMan2003
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 3:36 PM
RIAA claims computerless woman was a pirate
Downloading by telepathy apparently
By Nick Farrell: Friday 03 February 2006, 08:04
THE RIAA seems to have adopted a "sue everyone policy " in its cunning plan to stop file sharers. Not content with suing old people and children, RIAA briefs have apparently issued a writ to a woman who does not own a computer.
Marie Lindor, a home health aide who has never bought, used, or even turned on a computer in her life, was a little surprised when she got a writ for thousands of dollars saying that she was a using an online distribution system to nick music.
After Lindor called in friendly experts to find out what an online distribution system was, she decided not to pay the RIAA a cent. So the RIAA sued her.
She sent her briefs to the Brooklyn federal court requesting a pre-motion conference in anticipation of making a summary judgment motion dismissing the complaint.
One has to wonder what evidence the RIAA has gathered on Lindor. Lindor will go for costs.
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=29462
More
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independentm...
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Date: February 3, 2006 @ 6:32 PM
Thanks for the links folks! (Front-paged most of them!) Keep up the great work!
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independentm...
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Date: February 4, 2006 @ 3:01 AM
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independentm...
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Date: February 4, 2006 @ 3:32 AM
Apple sued over iPod earphones --Reuters
A Louisiana man has filed a class action lawsuit against Apple Computer for allegedly putting consumers at risk of suffering noise-induced hearing loss.
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gfmlcka
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Date: February 4, 2006 @ 3:34 PM
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gfmlcka
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Date: February 5, 2006 @ 1:54 AM
And from the explosion at the PSvRIAA thread
I just want to add that I don't advocate sharing RIAA stuff on P2P.
I do advocate isolating yourselves from the RIAA as much as possible especially when sharing legal mp3's.
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TotallyFrust...
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Date: February 6, 2006 @ 7:15 AM
"I do advocate isolating yourselves from the RIAA as much as possible especially when sharing legal mp3's."
An interesting point since we are pretty comfortable with most of their motivation to shut down the use of the Internet to get media is to regain control of the distribution channel.
It would be interesting to see some statics on how many of the people sued had legal downloaded files and what percentage was not RIAA controlled. I'm guessing that the numbers are significant and when they scare someone away from downloading, they are scaring away non-RIAA sales with it.
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TotallyFrust...
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Date: February 6, 2006 @ 7:17 AM
Oh, and this theory would also explain why they had such little interest in most of the music circulating on Mashbox.
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OldCodger
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Date: February 6, 2006 @ 9:10 AM
As has been pointed out previously, one of the unstated goals of the content cartel is to discriminate against independent artists and their music.
So, not only are they unfair in the way they have their contracts worded (disproportionately in their favor), they also don't want to allow a level playing field for indies.
Despicable tyrants!
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independentm...
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 4:09 AM
Using Rootkits to Defeat Digital Rights Management --Sysinternals
The Sony rootkit debacle highlighted the use of rootkits to prevent pirates and authors of CD burning, ripping, and emulation utilities from circumventing Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions on access to copyrighted content. It’s therefore ironic, though not surprising, that several CD burning and disc emulation utilities are also using rootkits, though the technology is being used in the opposite way: to prevent DRM software from enforcing copy restrictions.
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independentm...
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 5:33 AM
lol:
Italian Priest Wants Michael Jackson on CD --AP
An Italian priest who runs a music label specializing in religious songs said on Monday that Michael Jackson could be one of several artists to sing on a CD of Pope John Paul II's prayers, but cautioned that the project is "only a small idea" that has yet to be run by the Vatican for approval. |
independentm...
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 5:35 AM
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independentm...
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 5:38 AM
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stegen
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 3:04 PM
Hello People,
I am just an ordinary guy who wants to do something about this situation with RIAA and MPIAA. Aren't you fed up with this already? Come on people, we CAN DO THIS AND FORCE THE RIAA AND MPIAA to provide us with the songs and movies we so enjoy. We all know that if it was offered most of us would pay a reasonable fee to obtain what we wanted. Fact is the RIAA and MPIAA WANT TO PLAY GOD and CONTINUE TO RIP US OFF. And for what? They would be making a fortune and we could get our music. Win win except they want to play GOD. Screw them, so hear goes people, an idea that will work, I would be willing to devote all my spare time to this. Lets say on March 20 2006 EVERYONE STOPS BUYING CDS OR GOES TO THE MOVIES FOR A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. AND I WANT EVERYONE TO USE THE FILE SHARING NETWORKS. THE EFFECT WOULD BE SO DELIGHTFUL, AND LETS SEE HOW MANY HIGH PRICED LAWYERS WILL SHOW UP IN COURT IF THEY CAN'T BE PAID. REMEMBER IT IS FROM THE SALES OF CDS AND MOVIES THAT THESE LAWYERS ARE BEING PAID. TALK ABOUT A DOUBLE SCREWING, YOU ARE ACTUALLY BUYING CDS AND THE PROFITS GO TO THE LAWYERS WHO ARE SUEING YOU!!! MY NAME IS STEVE SIKORA CELL# 516 315 4046. EMAIL IS STEVES@MMC.NET. THERE MUST BE SOMEBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS HOW TO ORGANISE THIS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I WILL ANSWER ALL WHO CALL OR WRITE. THINK REAL HARD. NO SALES FROM ANYTHING WILL CRIPPLE THEM
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independentm...
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Date: February 7, 2006 @ 7:45 PM
"Screw them, so hear goes people, an idea that will work, I would be willing to devote all my spare time to this."
Stegen, I admire your fire and give you kudos for any "call to action"
...but, you ain't been here very long yet, have you?.
The "boycott" is properly adminstered NOT for any mere period (like 3 months, even 3 years)
...the BOYCOTT we do here is until the RIAA and the mega/major labels are finally and forever DEAD!!!
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We don't want to "tickle" them, we don't want to just "injure" them,
We want them DESTROYED!
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pinemikey
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Date: February 8, 2006 @ 9:00 AM
Washington Post article called Downloads Make Singles a Hit Again.
Of course, artists aren't particularly enamored with this. This quote from a manager says it all about how out of touch they are:
Says artist manager Jim Guerinot, whose clients include pop singer Gwen Stefani and the rock bands Nine Inch Nails and Hot Hot Heat: "While somebody might view a scene from a play as being really well done, well performed and well written, most artists would prefer to have you watch the entire play. Musicians put their music out in a long-form format, complete with artwork, and their preference would be for you to experience their work that way."
And besides, Guerinot says, there are the obvious economic considerations: Artists typically receive between 14 and 24 cents on the dollar (or, rather, the 99 cents) for the sale of a digital single, whereas they earn closer to $2 on the sale of a full-length album.
"I'd rather sell a pack of gum than a stick of gum," he says. "I mean, you don't see Marlboro wheeling out single cigarettes in racks. They'd rather sell you the carton."
C'mon, comparing your business style to Marlboro's "Get them hooked early" plan doesn't help your cause very much. |
stegen
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Date: February 8, 2006 @ 9:30 AM
I understand what you are saying and you are right I have not been here very long. But realize this is all about money. They have millions of dollars and are huge. You will not be able to hurt them without HUGE SUMS of money. And the time it would take is unrealistic if at all. What I propose is something that requires nothing on your part and something everyone can do. If you can't even sting someone, what makes you think that we could hurt them. hate to say this, but the RIAA and MPIAA are laughing at all of us and they are actually enjoying it. Still wanna wait?
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DeadMan2003
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Date: February 9, 2006 @ 5:48 PM
http://www.out-law.com/page-6623
A Paris district court has ruled that a man who both uploaded and downloaded music from the internet was not guilty of copyright infringement, because his actions amounted to 'private copying' and were not for commercial gain.
French copyright law allows people to copy a work for private purposes; UK copyright law does not.
French music industry association, the Société Civile des Producteurs Phonographiques (SCPP), sued the man, known as Anthony G, after investigations revealed that he had 1,875 MP3 (music) and DIVX (video) files on his computer hard drive.
His case was taken up by a pro-file-sharing campaign group, the Association of Audionautes (ADA), which persuaded the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Paris that both uploading and downloading are covered by the ‘private copying’ defence. Previous rulings had concerned only the downloading of copyrighted files.
According to Jean-Baptiste Soufron, Legal Counsel of the ADA, the decision “is an important stepping stone in our fight to legalise P2P."
The SCPP has appealed the decision, which was published just before the French Parliament debates whether to impose a surcharge of around €5 a month on the use of P2P networks. Under the proposal, any monies raised would be used to compensate rights holders. French law applies a similar surcharge on sales of blank media, such as cassettes and CDs.
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PenisBrain
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Date: February 10, 2006 @ 11:20 PM
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PenisBrain
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Date: February 10, 2006 @ 11:25 PM
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PenisBrain
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Date: February 10, 2006 @ 11:27 PM
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DeadMan2003
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Date: February 13, 2006 @ 8:15 AM
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds29031.html
NTL and BitTorrent have announced details of a new "technical trial" with a view to launching a legal video download service in the UK.
The trial, beginning next month and involving around 100 NTL homes, will feature a "large variety" of licensed content including movies, TV shows and music videos.
The BitTorrent software uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, where every downloader of a file also serves as an uploader. The trial will have the added element of technology from Cambridge-based firm Cachelogic, who will accelerate downloads and reduce costs by storing frequently-downloaded files locally on the NTL network.
"NTL is delighted to be working with its technology trial partners, BitTorrent and CacheLogic, in order to extend its high-quality video experience from the set top box to the media player," said Kevin Baughan, director of network strategy at NTL. "The trial will be a unique combination of BitTorrent's P2P client closely coupled with CacheLogic's network based content caching and NTL's deep fibre network in order to offer a transformational video downloading experience."
Ashwin Navin, co-founder and president of BitTorrent, added: "As the world's leading P2P application, we are engaging artists and ISPs to build a consumer-friendly ecosystem around our protocol that allows all involved to benefit from P2P. We are pleased to announce our work with NTL and CacheLogic, as both entities share our vision for the future of content distribution."
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Hmm. Sharing DRM protected WMV no doubt.
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