It's much trickier to demonstrate that someone actually downloaded the files you made available. And when we say you, we mean the figurative you. We're quite confident that no Download Squad readers are actually violating the law. This particular case isn't over yet, since the RIAA feels it can demonstrate that the defendent actually distributed copyrighted files, and didn't just make them available.
The judge in the case also found that while making files available might not be enough to justify a lawsuit, an "offer to distribute" copyrighted works is. What's the difference? If you don't password protect your WiFi router, your neighbors might be able to download files from your computer, which you've "made available." But if you designate a folder on your PC that has files you're willing to share with other Limewire users, that might be construed as an "offer to distribute."
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4-02-2008 @ 5:46PM
Todd said...
"...the recordign [ sic ] industry needs to demonstrate that someone has actually downloaded the file...It's much trickier to demonstrate that someone actually downloaded the files you made available."
Sure is, made even trickier if you share your WiFi and set it to anonymous access with one of these:
https://shop.fon.com/FonShop/shop/US/ShopController
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4-02-2008 @ 6:19PM
Brian said...
Score one for the good guys?
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4-02-2008 @ 7:11PM
Michael said...
Ladies and gents,
The RIAA just got a right good teabagging.
Let us celebrate.
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4-02-2008 @ 10:14PM
ZeRo said...
Totally unnecessary...
4-03-2008 @ 6:37AM
Shaun said...
"We're quite confident that no Download Squad readers are actually violating the law."
Really? How?
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4-03-2008 @ 6:42AM
Brad Linder said...
Tongue, meet cheek.
4-03-2008 @ 12:22PM
stomper said...
PRIEST! PRIEST! PRIEST!
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4-04-2008 @ 12:18PM
James Brown said...
if they are so concerned with down loads and illegal copy. where are the complaints about SIRIUS and broadcast radio again. anyone can record edit and play. this not about piracy but about bigger bucks
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