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...many aspects, the decision to sue those engaged in illegal file-swapping is hardly a revolutionary step for the film industry. For decades, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has fought piracy in many forms, embracing new technologies and movie formats while addressing the challenges these new developments bring—whether on celluloid, television, cable, satellite, videocassette or DVDs...
...that famous Harvard graduate John Kennedy once said, “the time to fix the roof is when the sun is shining.” Unauthorized file-swapping is a viral threat that we must bring under control now—before it becomes “acceptable” to new generations of computer users. Individuals must realize that there are real consequences when you steal copyrighted works...
...last Monday’s Crimson were met with something of a confusing mixed message. A front page story advertised the debut of Wirehog—the latest from thefacebook.com creator Mark E. Zuckerberg ’06-’07. Wirehog is a peer-to-peer file sharing tool that interfaces with thefacebook and allows its users to swap content—regardless of its copyright status—with friends at Harvard, and Stanford for the moment, and what will surely in short order be a wide network of colleges and universities...
It’s important as a first observation to note that Wirehog itself, like most such applications, is probably not an illegal piece of software. The basic standard for legality amongst peer-to-peer file sharing clients, according to the courts, has been that the software has “substantial non-infringing uses,” and wirehog.com proudly proclaims that you can use the software to “share pictures and other media with friends.” Pictures, presuming you took them yourself, are probably fine. “Other media” are what...
When students and alumni file out of Harvard Stadium late Saturday afternoon, the volleyball squad will just be starting their pre-game warm...