In other attempts to disrupt file sharing networks, the RIAA has reportedly hired companies to try a variety of tactics that include creating fake computers stocked with useless files of cuckoo eggs, deliberately trying to crash computers running file sharing programs, hacking into file sharing computers and deleting MP3 files (whether they're legal or not), and launching denial-of-service attacks on blatant file sharing computers by continually requesting files, which prevents other users from accessing those files.Technically, many of these methods, such as deleting files from an offender's computer or launching a denial-of-service attack on a blatant file sharing computer, are illegal. To fix this problem of legality, the recording industry's latest attempt has been to pass a law allowing copyright holders to hack into copyright infringers' computers and disable, block, or interfere with their activities, provided the damage doesn't exceed a certain monetary amount, such as $50, although the specific method of hacking a copyright violator isn't defined.
Personally, I tend to agree with Wang that these solutions aren't ultimately going to be effective. Given all the challenges associated with file sharing, such as the potential for viruses, fake files, and other "games" people might play, I would think that there is plenty of room - and incentive - for content creators to plunge into the realm of networked distribution of digital content. It hasn't happened as of yet, and that leaves plenty of room for illicit file sharing and books like Wang's, which help navigate the sometimes rough terrain associated with file sharing.
Article comments
1 - tisha
I think that P2P companies should just charge a monthly fee, like $9.99 per month. By you paying this fee it should allow you to download as much as you'd like. I don't care for the .99 per song download because when I download a cd it is mainly to see if I like it or not. If I like it then I go out and purchase the cd, if I don't I delete the songs. .99 per song makes me pay for a cd I may not actually want or like and in which case I might as well go buy it. Yes there are places that give you samples, 20 sec but to me that's not enough to determine if I like the song or not. Most places give you what the deem to be the best part of the song, so the chorus may rock and the versus suck butt.
2 - joe
Is there a place I can get this book electronically for free? : )
3 - panty thief
I want to steal this book. Is it available on a P2P network?
4 - Aaman
You can find it on various torrent sites or on usenet groups - I'd rccommend you also buy a copy if you really like the book
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6 - Juggalo-Rex
I wanna steal this book but no one is seeding