There was a time (about 2.5 years ago) when you could've called it the MySpace of file-sharing, when 60 million file-sharers and millions of downloads a week seemed like mind-numbing figures. Kazaa was the king of 2nd-generation file-sharing (after Napster of the 1st generation), then was overtaken by 3rd-gen BitTorrent. But enough background! The news is, the Sydney-based company registered in … [Read more...] about Kazaa legalizes
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Teen filmmakers’ online opps
We read about all the everyday writing experience teen bloggers are amassing; the same is happening with young videographers, veejays, and filmmakers. The Minneapolis Star Tribune tells the story of 15- and 16-year-old Anthony Hernandez (15) and Dustin Gillard (16) of Austin, Minn., whose 10-minute video “Anywhere USA” focusing on illegal immigration “was chosen as the grand prize winner in a … [Read more...] about Teen filmmakers’ online opps
Your very own virtual tunes
The idea is that we keep our music in a "central" virtual "CD case" on the Internet, rather than in a music player or case we carry around. Michael Robertson, founder of Oboe, one of these Web-based music "lockers," told CNET it's like the difference between "carrying around a pocketful of nickels" instead of accessing your money anywhere with a debit card. But "the concept isn't quite as simple … [Read more...] about Your very own virtual tunes
P2P services going ‘legit’
The end of an era is upon us - the "Wild West" of file-sharing, its decline spurred on, of course, by the US Supreme Court's decision last June (see 7/1/05). "At least five online file-sharing companies have started trying to reach an accord with the music industry to convert the free trading of copyrighted music on their networks to paid services," the New York Times reports, citing Grokster … [Read more...] about P2P services going ‘legit’
P2P and media firms’ eyes on Sweden
Even a law criminalizing file-sharing - Sweden's new one - isn't likely to put a serious dent in it. The Associated Press reports that "Swedes are among the most prolific file-sharers in the world. Industry groups estimate that about 10% of Sweden's 9 million residents freely swap music, games and movies on their computers." So, the AP continues, "unless Swedes have suddenly changed their habits, … [Read more...] about P2P and media firms’ eyes on Sweden