Kazaa's Australian Assets Frozen

sandstorming writes "Wired is reporting that Sharman Networks (the creators of Kazaa) and Altnet (which licenses technology to Kazaa) have had their assets frozen in the country of Australia. The verdict comes almost four months after the start of the trial prompted by five record company suits. The Australian federal court will convene on March 22nd for final oral submissions, and the verdict is expected several weeks later. Is this the beginning of the end for Kazaa?"

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Not in australia's interest

[ickleberry]

Since most of the music from the RIAA is imported from america why would the australian government try to stop people getting the music for free? and possibly increase the amount of money leaving the country to america to pay for music? even though we all know most people will just get it for free elsewhere or simply not bother getting it. Why are people so chronically against themselves these days? "support the industry" "support the economy" "give them your money they need it" they think walmart is a damn charity.

Corporate World

[nurb432]

Its not 'corporate *america*' that is the problem.

Its corporations in general, *world wide*, who now have more power then small countries.

This of course doesnt mean governments are also an issue, but today it looks like the corporations are a much larger threat in general.

Dont blame the USA for a systemic world problem.

Re:Corporate World

[gstoddart]

Dont blame the USA for a systemic world problem.

But this is in part the US insisting its trade/copyright laws are mirrored by everyone else.

This is a side-effect of US corporate-friendly practices causing corporations to have more sway. If someone buys^H^H^H^Hlobbies for a law in the US, it frequently gets exported to other countries.