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File-sharing and AOL

Posted by timothy on from the close-your-eyes-for-10-seconds dept.

Andrew Leonard writes "Farhad Manjoo's cover story in Salon today, on AOL's refusal to take a stand on the RIAA's (so far) successful attempt to get subscriber information from Verizon, is a detailed look at the most important battle in the file-sharing world right now."

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  1. Wait by The+Analog+Kid · · Score: 0, Redundant

    AOL is part of TimeWarner and vise-versa. So shouldn't they we on the same page with this. Well, it looks to me like they need to start using a faster delivery system for memos and the such maybe Slapper hit them.

  2. 3 + 3 + 3 + 2 = ? by Hecatonchires · · Score: 1, Redundant
    All that the record industry had on the alleged thief was an eight-digit Internet protocol address, 141.158.104.94.
    8 digits eh? Well, whoever's at 141.158.1.0 should be worried - thats a whole network address.
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  3. Re:Didn't someone say "Give me liberty or... by the_Speed_Bump · · Score: -1, Redundant
    I believe the quote you're after is

    "Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

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