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Articles about music sharing

MPAA manages to shut down entire towns free Wi-Fi due to one illegal download

by Robert Nelson on Nov 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM

It seems as if it has been a while since we last heard an MPAA horror story, but not to worry because we have a goodie for you on this fine Friday morning. It would seem that those living in Coshocton, Ohio have at least temporarily lost their free Wi-Fi.… Continue Reading »

Get educated with Android

by Heidi Crossman on Oct 29, 2008 at 05:11 PM

Android is taking the books and the teachers out of music lessons.  The newest way to learn music – via your cell phone (as long as you have Android). Among the first of many Android applications is SplashPlay Mobile Music Maker, an instrument learning and music sharing tool.  Wherever your… Continue Reading »

EMI loses case against digital music pioneer

by Sue Walsh on Oct 2, 2008 at 11:28 AM

A New York District judge has dismissed EMI’s copyright infringement lawsuit against MP3Tunes CEO Michael Robertson.  In November, 2007 14 record labels affiliated with the EMI filed the suit, claiming MP3Tunes’s internet locker service encourages copyright infringement.  The service, which has 150,000 customers, provides personal, password protected accounts known as… Continue Reading »

Mistrial declared in RIAA file-sharing case

by Shawn Ingram on Sep 25, 2008 at 07:27 AM

Remember Jammie Thomas?  The single mother who fought against the RIAA when they sued her?  She was originally told to pay $222,000 for copyright infringement.  On Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Davis declared a mistrial and ordered a retrial.  The mistrial is ruled on the grounds that the RIAA… Continue Reading »

Illegal copying is nothing new to kids

by Sue Walsh on Apr 18, 2008 at 05:38 AM

The Guardian is reporting that according to a study by the industry group British Music Rights, 95% of 18-24 years old engaged in what it calls “home copying” which refers to things such as making copies of CD’s and MP3 files. The study reported that 2/3rds of that group copied… Continue Reading »

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