Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Music and Video piracy...USF's action

It looks once again like the movie industry is attempting to fight piracy now just like the music industry has been working to accomplish for years. I recently found an article in the news about file sharing and peer-to-peer networks at colleges.

Universities are a very popular place for these illegal file sharing activities, and they are the new target to single out for putting an end to piracy. There is a new bill that would make colleges have a plan to fight such illegal activities if it gets passed.

I really don't think there will be much progress made to stop piracy. It has grown out of control, and I don't see it coming to an end any time soon. I know that my college, The University of South Florida in Tampa has taken action by promoting the Ruckus software. I think this software allows students to download music and movies, but it is in a format that isn't compatible with ipods and other mp3 players. I don't think this has had much success though, but it may catch on after a while.

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