Tag: piracy

Google adds to the naughty dictionary 
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Google adds to the naughty dictionary

by William Maher  |  31 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
It's a minor change, but Google has added "BitTorrent" and related terms to the list of words that won't automatically trigger search results.
100 people responsible for most P2P downloads 
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100 people responsible for most P2P downloads

by Stewart Mitchell  |  26 Jan 2011  |  Comment now
Spanish researchers say small band of entrepreneurs profit from torrent file-sharing
Microsoft kills off Office Genuine Advantage 
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Microsoft kills off Office Genuine Advantage

by Nicole Kobie  |  21 Dec 2010  |  Comment now
Microsoft has quietly ended the Genuine Advantage validation system for its Office software suite.
P2P sites shut by US authorities in war on piracy 
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P2P sites shut by US authorities in war on piracy

by Stewart Mitchell  |  30 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
More than 70 torrent sites closed by Department of Homeland Security
Mubi debuts on PlayStation 3 
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Mubi debuts on PlayStation 3 View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  4 Nov 2010  |  Comment now
The online film library Mubi comes to PS3, while its creator reveals some fascinating views on alternative forms of film distribution...
iPad launch boosted eBook piracy 
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iPad launch boosted eBook piracy

by Nicole Kobie  |  8 Oct 2010  |  Comment now
Anti-piracy firm shows searches for illegal downloads jumped after tablet computer arrived
Accidental Pirate tightens disclosure rule 
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Accidental Pirate tightens disclosure rule

by Ry Crozier  |  6 Sep 2010  |  Comment now
The pro-copyright lobby group behind the Accidental Pirate website has changed a legal clause that allowed it to disclose the personal information of users to any third party.
Filesharing not so evil 
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Filesharing not so evil View all Atomic Articles

by The Inquirer  |  5 May 2010  |  Comment now
Filesharers are good customers for content providers.
The pirate life for me 
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The pirate life for me View all Atomic Articles

by Jake Carroll  |  2 Mar 2010  |  Comment now
X-ray: Jake Carroll puts on an eye-patch and looks into the history of software piracy and protection.
Nintendo continues its anti-piracy crusade 
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Nintendo continues its anti-piracy crusade View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  19 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Console maker and game publisher Nintendo forces local distributor to cease and desist selling DS mod chips.
Can television networks defeat file-sharing? 
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Can television networks defeat file-sharing?

by Adam Turner  |  11 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
In light of iiNet's legal victory in the Federal Court, Australia's television networks need a new strategy. Should free-to-air broadcasters try to win back BitTorrent users, or just beat them into submission?
iiNet defeats copyright police - good for ISPs, but bad for everyone else? 
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iiNet defeats copyright police - good for ISPs, but bad for everyone else?

by Adam Turner  |  4 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
With AFACT's legal case against iiNet in tatters, will Australia's copyright police turn their attention to our lounge rooms?
iiNet vs AFACT: court case dismissed, AFACT must pay costs 
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iiNet vs AFACT: court case dismissed, AFACT must pay costs

by Daniel Long  |  4 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
It's finally over. It appears that a big victory has been handed to iiNet and BitTorrent users
iiNet wins piracy court case 
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iiNet wins piracy court case View all Atomic Articles

by David Hollingworth  |  4 Feb 2010  |  Comment now
Essential linkage: Movie industry fat-cats: 0 iiNet: 1. Go the little guy!
RIAA rejects reduced fine for 'piracy'  
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RIAA rejects reduced fine for 'piracy' View all Atomic Articles

by The Inquirer  |  29 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
But does not want the full $1.9 million - $25,000 should be 'enough'.
IFPI calls for tough online piracy laws 
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IFPI calls for tough online piracy laws

by Rosalie Marshall  |  22 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
IFPI blames 12 per cent annual decline in global music sales on piracy.
New magazine issue! With 2010 breakthrough tech you can actually buy, including faster broadband and 3D TV 
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New magazine issue! With 2010 breakthrough tech you can actually buy, including faster broadband and 3D TV

15 Jan 2010  |  Comment now
We've packed the latest issue of PC Authority with our breakthrough tech predictions for 2010, 16 compact cameras compared and reviewed, best battery picks for your notebook and the real truth on piracy
Microsoft attacks counterfeiters 
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Microsoft attacks counterfeiters

by Nick Farrell  |  4 Dec 2009  |  Comment now
Microsoft is escalating its campaign against software counterfeiting by working with government agencies, law enforcement and others on more than 300 civil and criminal actions in 70 countries
The MPAA runs amok 
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The MPAA runs amok View all Atomic Articles

by The Inquirer  |  16 Nov 2009  |  Comment now
Bad decisions of our time part 1237.
China jails four for pirating Windows XP 
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China jails four for pirating Windows XP

by Iain Thomson  |  24 Aug 2009  |  Comment now
Four men have been jailed in China for creating and distributing a version of Windows XP with authentication and certification systems disabled..
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