Record Labels Release Software To Combat Piracy

mrsalty writes "CNET reports that IFPI representatives are pushing a new piece of software to delete filesharing programs. It will also 'search computers for music and movies and remove any illegal copies'." From the article: "Digital File Check is easy to use and can help people prevent their employees, children and others from illegally downloading and swapping movies ... It could be especially useful for parents who want to encourage their children to enjoy music responsibly on the Internet ... It is free, voluntary and for private use only and does not tip off any antipiracy organizations."

Comments

fair trade?

[overpayd]

"Please remove your spyware-filled file-sharing software in favor of our spyware-filled file-sharing-deleter software." -IFPI

Re:fair trade?

[nudeatom]

I tried, but it wont run on Linux. Damn this crappy operating system. I will be forced to continue using P2P networks to download fully legal software and NOT illegal music

Re:fair trade?

[nmb3000]

I tried, but it wont run on Linux.

That's alright. For those using a unsupported operating system, the **AA will send you a device to help you remove all pirated material on your computer and iPod.

If you want to be doubly sure though, you can send your computer away and they'll run it through their automagic de-pirater device.

Either way, you're sure to be safe from those evil pirated files!

Re:fair trade?

[lbmouse]

Turn the tables...
Who wants to be the first to write a new piece of software to delete the Digital File Check software? It should 'search computers for annoying file-sharing-deletion programs and remove any it finds'. It should be easy to use and can help people prevent their noisy employers, parents and others from deleting their stash.

Re:fair trade?

[C0rinthian]

But is it a legally acquired, authorized copy of "Folsom Prison Blues"?

Re:fair trade?

[Agent Green]

The question is though... ...Does it support Ogg Vorbis?

OH MY GOSH!

[MicroPat]

I can't wait until the download completes!!!!

Re:OH MY GOSH!

[Shadow Wrought]

She jumped up, grabbed it in mid-air, bit and decided she didn't like classical music...

Instead of asking the obvious question, "why were you throwing your CD" (note no "?"- I'm not a asking), I will instead point out that your kitty might have better appreciated an introduction to classical music via listening. If, however, you are comitted to an introduction of classical music via taste, I would recommend that the composers' works are played in the correct order. Nothing tastes worse than decomposing maestros.

HAH!!!

[ivan256]

Man, I haven't laughed this hard all day. Why can't the Slashdot April Fools posts have this level of quality?

Re:HAH!!!

[tktk]

Because the Slashdot April Fools jokes are written by unpaid fools. If you want quality fools, you have to go with RIAA or MPAA.

Heh...

[tktk]

Damn, no Linux or Mac OS X version once again. I want to complain...

Oh wait...nevermind, carry on.

Re:Linux version

[jandrese]

Doh, I was in too much of a rush to comment. The correct version:
#!/bin/sh

find / \( -iname "*.mp3" -or -iname "*.avi" -or -iname "*.mov" -or -iname "*.wmv" -or -iname "*.rm" -or -iname "*.ogg" \) -delete

I'm sure it will be mandatory under some new copyright law in a couple of years.

Polish computer virus

[DaoudaW]

This reminds me of the Polish computer virus.

Re:Remove illegal copies???

[CyricZ]

Fucking commie kids recording the music they just created in their parents' garage. Anti-capitalistic hate-mongering terrorists! Hopefully the next version of this program detects such social filth, kicks them square in the scrotums, cuts their guitar strings, and defecates on their drum set. That ought to teach those punks for being creative without enlisting the permission of the recording industry.

Damn, Deleted iTunes

[doublem]

It deleted all the songs I bought through iTunes!

And the sound files for my computer games!

And all my digital photos!!

WTF??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Damn glad I have a backup on my Linux Box.

Oh well, better uninstall this damn thing.

Wait a second, why isn't there an entry for it in "Add / Remove Programs"?

I guess I'll just delete the install fold--

What do you mean "Access Denied"????? I logged into the frigging Administrator account to do this!

Damn it, this Windows install is only six months old. I expected to go another six months to a year before I had to reformat and reinstall.

Mom Removing illegal copies???

[Kirkoff]

So the kid with 20 gigs of music he copied off of his CD collection is going to be ~really~ upset when he finds out his Mom ran this program on his computer and wiped out his ~legal~ music collection.

Remember kids, that's why we never give Mom administrator privleges.

In other news...

[ecumenical_40oz]

Police in select communities are now offering "write 'em yourself" tickets for a variety of misdemeanors. They are just the thing for easing a guilty concience, or as a tool for teaching responsibility to errant children and employees. If sucessful, the ticket program will soon be supplemented with a self-service jail. Just find an empty cell, set the timer, and close the door until it clicks.

to paraphrase Gene Roddenberry

[DumbSwede]

McCoy: Dear Lord. You think we're intelligent enough to... suppose... what if this thing were used where legal files already exists?

Spock: It would destroy such files in favor of its new matrix.

McCoy: "Its new matrix"? Do you have any idea what you're saying?

Spock: I was not attempting to evaluate its moral implications, Doctor. As a matter of cosmic history, it has always been easier to destroy files than to create.

McCoy: Not anymore; now we can do both at the same time.

Spock: Really, Dr. McCoy. You must learn to govern your passions; they will be your undoing. Logic suggests...

McCoy: Logic? My God, the man's talking about logic; we're talking about universal armageddon.

I'd like to try this too

[commodoresloat]

Does anyone have a .torrent link so I can download a pirated copy of the software?