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19 Charged in Alleged Software Piracy Plot

Posted by samzenpus on from the they-don't-look-like-pirates dept.

Brainsur writes " A federal grand jury has indicted 19 people on charges they used the Internet to pirate more than $6.5 million worth of copyrighted computer software, games and movies.The indictment outlines an alleged plot by defendants from nine states, Australia and Barbados to illegally distribute newly released titles, including movies like "The Incredibles" and "The Aviator," and games like "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005."

3 of 311 comments (clear)

  1. Good by Shut+the+fuck+up! · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I hope they throw the book at them.

  2. Yuo Failb It by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

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  3. Re:free software by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    No, a$$hole. Free software is not free. Even if it was written in the cold depths of absolute zero space there is a cost associated with it. I guess you're one of those too stupid to realise that.

    Nodnol 871 Selim.