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WinMX Suspends Operations

An anonymous reader writes "Slyck.com is reporting that it appears the WinMX network has shut down its operations in response to the RIAA's letters threating legal action. Although the WinMX network is currently down, this may only be temporary as developers seem to have relocated from Canada to Port Villa, Vanuatu."

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  1. WOAH by Craptastic+Weasel · · Score: 5, Funny

    talk about "change for the better"... from snowy days to sunny days... I kind of want the RIAA to send me one of those legal threats, I need a change of locale!!!

  2. Re:Pertinent Links: by Animekiksazz · · Score: 5, Funny

    What an interesting government website. "...and don't even think about applying if you've got money laundering on your mind."

  3. Re:Tax haven? Not for long..... by abes · · Score: 5, Funny
    I know we have a lot of hot air coming from America, but I'm suspicious of being able to pressurize an entire country..

    Might come in useful if the tectonic plates ever get a bit slippery...

  4. Welcome to Fantasy Island! by MightyMartian · · Score: 5, Funny
    As for why WinMX might want to relocate there, this link should shed a little light on the issue...

    Tattoo: Bozz, bozz, ze plane, ze plane!
    Mr. Roarke: Yes, Tattoo. Let us go meet our guests.
    Tattoo: Who are zey, bozz?
    Mr. Roarke: They are wanted criminals and nihilists. They have come here to set up an illicit P2P network.
    Tattoo [rubbing hands together]: Ooh, I cannot wait see what you have in store for them, bozz. And who are those people, bozz?
    Mr. Roarke: They from the Recording Industry Association of America.
    Tattoo: Why zem, bozz?
    Mr. Roarke: Let's just say, Tattoo, that I enjoy putting spiders and flies in small jars together. [arms out to guests] Welcome to Fantasy Island!

    --
    The world's burning. Moped Jesus spotted on I50. Details at 11.
  5. Survivor: Return to Vanuatu.. by cryogenix · · Score: 5, Funny

    19 survivors will be standed on an Island for 39 days while they attempt to avoid the RIAA.... Reward challenges will give legal mp3 credits which of course can only be played on limited devices and burned once...