File-Sharing Kids: “I really don’t care, it’s not my problem...

...Singers and actors are rich enough" According to a study into children’s safety and how they use the internet, European kids appear to have a basic grasp of the law when it comes to file-sharing. However, they aren’t really bothered by it and just carry on downloading - music in particular.

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RIAA file-sharing case ending with squabble over check for attorneys' fees

The RIAA and a file-sharing defendant continue to fight over attorneys' fees—even after the RIAA cut a check for $68,685.23. Now, defendant Debbie Foster wants direct deposit—with interest.

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EFF report slams RIAA lawsuit campaign, calls for flat-fee, unlimited P2P

A new 22-page report on the RIAA's four-year campaign against file-sharing argues that "suing music fans is no answer" and calls on the industry to embrace P2P and file-sharing for the benefit of all parties.

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Not Much Anonymity for Unprotected File-Sharers

Researchers Examine P2P Networks; The same technology that allows easy sharing of music, movies and other content across a network also allows government and media companies easy access to who is illegally downloading that content. But with the right software the detection rate drops down to only 1 percent. The article even mentions Digg!

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Top 10 Open Source File Sharing Programs

Distributed under the GPL, these file sharing programs have earned a loyal following.

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Judge sides with RIAA: file sharing apps lead to direct infringement

As the judicial system grapples with the RIAA's claim that merely running file sharing software can constitute copyright infringement, one judge sides with the RIAA.

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Record Labels Use Piracy Data to Please Fans

It turns out that P2P is not only an enemy for the major record labels, it's also an excellent marketing research tool. In fact, MediaDefender is using piracy to help labels increase profitability.

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RIAA uses P2P for marketing

Story at Afterdawn gives an example of an email at Interscope where P2P was used in marketing decisions. It's likely that the record companies rely on P2P trends but will still sue your ass anyway if they catch you. Hey, why not?

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Anti-Piracy Company Wants to Sell Patents to Protect P2P

Recently we reported that anti-piracy company Viralg is selling the patents to its technology on eBay for $1,000,000. Most people didn’t think it was value for money but Viralg have been in touch and they have a new idea - selling the patents to P2P’ers to help prevent some future anti-P2P technology.

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Demonoid is BACK!

The popular BitTorrent tracker Demonoid is back online after nearly a week of downtime. The website and the tracker are hosted on the same ISP, but Canadian traffic is blocked thanks to pressure from the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA).

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