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RIAA Unveils Net Tracking Tag for Online Sales

Posted by timothy on from the oh-nothing-just-watching-you dept.

openbear writes "A story over at MSNBC talks about the Global Release Indentifier (GRid). It is a code akin to the Universal Product Code (UPC) bar code found on a CD or cassette tape in stores. Each track will be distributed online with an individual GRid serial number and will be reported back to rights societies and collection agencies sold or transferred."

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  1. Re:Jennifer Lopez Is My Cousin by pi+radians · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Now where's the fun in that?

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  2. Re:cue the rimshot... by Suburban+Shaman · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Parents? That Harpy lept from the crack of Hell one 'morn long ago...

  3. online usage is by Archfeld · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    MUCH MUCH safer than using a credit card in a resurant. 70% of CC # theft and fraud can be traced to in-hand usage by a LIVE PERSON, out to rip you off. Next time you are in a your favorite bar or resturant, look closely at the help, odds are at least half of them are on the take somehow.
    This gives new meaning to your tip...

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  4. Re:The Complete Military History of France by alphameter · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'm tired of dolts ranking on France.

    Ever play Civ I/II/III? What happens when you play a nation and find yourself sharing your continent with several other nations? What happens when you have a large island all to yourself?

    England has benefited tremendously from "The Channel", while America has benefited by the Atlantic and Pacific.

    Don't overlook the obvious: natural defenses.