RIAA sues Morpheus/Kazaa etc...

[LastActionHero]

Damn the RIAA. But since this is not a central file swapping software and these companies are not based in the USA, i think the RIAA will have problems in winning the case.

News.com Story (http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-7389552.html?tag=tp_pr)

[Ted S]

http://www.----edcompany.com/extras/riaa_memo.cfm

Looks like they might not have to fight to win.... if they get oen company to "join them",t he otehrs are dead.... sad stuff

[LastActionHero]

---- that is even worse.



III. Recommendation

We have solid claims against FastTrack, MusicCity, and Grockster of secondary
liability for copyright infringement. The claims are not as strong as those
against Napster, but they are also not so remote as to be wishful.

Our claims would likely be strengthened by learning more about the designation
of supernodes and the content of communications within the system. However, the
encryption of this communication precludes further learning absent cooperation
from one of these companies or court ordered discovery. In that regard, we
recently learned that FastTrack is very interested in exploring alternatives to
litigation and its principals are willing to sit down with the record companies
to discuss ways of resolving any dispute. FastTrack is willing to sell the
company and the technology, or enter into a licensing arrangement. FastTrack is
also willing to implement filtering technologies to prevent infringements. We
have also learned that MusicCity is looking for the litigation and would like
for us to file suit.

Thus, we recommend (1) filing claims against FastTrack, MusicCity, and
Grockster, (2) immediately thereafter initiating discussions with FastTrack
about resolving our claims in a way that will provide us with useful
information and testimony against MusicCity, and if possible obtain FastTrack’s
cooperation in shutting down or converting MusicCity and Grokster, and (4)
continue forward with litigation against MusicCity, Grokster, and potentially
Timberline Venture Partners.

[Akalon]

Morpheus must live! :mad:

[Epgs]

yeah i love their stuff

[Canuckkev]

When will they learn. Copyright infringement can not be stopped. They should just give up.

I download a lot of music, but I buy a lot of CD's too. I buy all Canadian bands CD's I want, and if I burn an album from a band, and want another, I'll buy it. But, I wish all the profits went directly to the band. I would rather the band releases music, and charges people for it. No need for label, or anything. I want the band to get my money.

[Epgs]

Originally posted by Canuckkev
When will they learn. Copyright infringement can not be stopped. They should just give up.

I download a lot of music, but I buy a lot of CD's too. I buy all Canadian bands CD's I want, and if I burn an album from a band, and want another, I'll buy it. But, I wish all the profits went directly to the band. I would rather the band releases music, and charges people for it. No need for label, or anything. I want the band to get my money.

only in a perfect world would there be no middleman