Yesterday a judge in Australia ruled that the file-sharing program KaZaA violates copyrights
because it allows users to swap copyrighted files. The judge ordered that Sharman Networks modify KaZaA to make it
filter out copyrighted works, put "maximum pressure" on users to "upgrade" to the new crippled
filtered version, and pay 90% of the music industry's court costs. The industry, of course, is tooting their own horns
about the ruling, and Sharman, of course, are vowing to appeal.
CNET has more.
KaZaA file-sharing ruled illegal in Australia
Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. I think that KaZaA in all countries will be soon outlawed
Posted at 4:32AM on Dec 19th 2005 by BuyPiercing
1. This is insanity. It's like making cd recorders illegal because they can duplicate copyrighted material.
Posted at 4:32AM on Dec 19th 2005 by Dan Bailey