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How spyware nearly sent a teacher to prison
If there's a poster child for the dangers of spyware, it's Julie Amero.Internet industry backs iiNet in copyright fight
The Australian Internet industry has supported iiNet in its defence against legal action filed by the leading US media giants and the Seven Network, which experts say could force providers to police peer-to-peer traffic if the Federal Court rules in favour of the plaintiffs.Film industry sues iiNet over BitTorrent downloads
The leading film studios and Channel 7 have taken legal action against iiNet claiming the ISP is complicit in the infringement of their copyrighted material.ISP cut off from Internet after security concerns
A U.S. Internet service provider suspected of aiding cybercriminals in online scams and hosting child pornography was at least partially cut off from the Internet on Tuesday night.Apple response on Norwegian iTunes case fails to impress
Apple has responded to the Norwegian Consumer Ombudsman's plan to bring an iTunes case before the country's Market Council, but Apple's answer hasn't impressed the official. He now expects the case to go before the council in March or April next year.Harvard professor challenges RIAA anti-piracy campaign
A Harvard law professor has opened a new front in the battle between the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and alleged music pirates by challenging the constitutionality of a statute being used by the industry group to bring lawsuits against alleged copyright violators.P2P legislation forcing university IT to get tough on piracy
New legislation is putting pressure on US colleges and universities to do a better job combating illegal file-sharing -- and it's taking a toll on campus IT departments, according to research published this week.StartLinxter developing 'Internet service bus'
A startup called Linxter is set to launch a hosted messaging platform that will enable any Internet-addressable device, application or system to communicate with another.RealDVDs, surreal lawsuits
Like a Brachiosaur sinking into a tar pit, the recording industry as we've known it for the past 70 years is very nearly extinct. But unlike dinosaurs, the RIAA is trying to drag everyone else into the pit with it.New industry group takes aim at 'net pollution,' piracy
A group of technology and entertainment heavyweights is undertaking a public relations campaign to dissuade consumers from illegal file sharing, something the group calls "net pollution."MySpace launches iTunes competitor with 5 million artists
Social network MySpace lobbed a shot across the bow of Apple iTunes last night with the launch of MySpace Music, a new site that offers free on-demand music streaming along with MP3 downloads for sale to US users.
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Latest on File Sharing & P2P
- How spyware nearly sent a teacher to prison
- Internet industry backs iiNet in copyright fight
- Film industry sues iiNet over BitTorrent downloads
- ISP cut off from Internet after security concerns
- Apple response on Norwegian iTunes case fails to impress
- Harvard professor challenges RIAA anti-piracy campaign
- P2P legislation forcing university IT to get tough on piracy
- StartLinxter developing 'Internet service bus'
- RealDVDs, surreal lawsuits
- New industry group takes aim at 'net pollution,' piracy
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