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RIAA Sues XM Satellite Radio

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the everyday-evil dept.

skayell writes "The RIAA is suing XM Satellite radio contending that the ability to store songs in memory makes it similar to an iPod, but with no income involved for the RIAA." From the article: "XM said it will vigorously defend this lawsuit on behalf of consumers and also called the lawsuit a bargaining tactic. [...] The labels are currently in talks with XM and its rival Sirius Satellite Radio, to renegotiate digital royalty contracts for broadcasts."

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  1. nhahahahahah by legallyillegal · · Score: 5, Funny

    this makes me laugh... way to go riaa, sue a legitimate radio service

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  2. What? by Virak · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can store songs in my memory and play them back at will fairly accurately. Am I at risk of being sued by the RIAA?

  3. Re:Digital = infringing? by jpetts · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not only was there no income, by producing shit you are competing directly with the RIAA! Prepare to be boarded!!!

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