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BitTorrent Becomes Ever More Legit

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the even-pirates-have-a-day-job dept.

lily_bt writes "BitTorrent just signed a deal with 4 entertainment distributors to add more than 1,600 titles to its video library. From 'SuperSize Me' to The Three Stooges to Bollywood films, BitTorrent wants to offer the most comprehensive service when it launches its pay service. The best part is that this content will be made available by subscription." From the article: "Once distrustful of peer-to-peer technologies, Hollywood studios appear more willing to partner with companies such as BitTorrent and video-sharing site Guba.com, which last month partnered with Warner Bros. to distribute movie titles. BitTorrent, widely used to both legally and illegally swap copies of copyright movies, has been aiming to turn its technology into a tool used for legal services."

8 of 169 comments (clear)

  1. OMG by teknoboy · · Score: 3, Funny

    They are pulling a Napster! This time without being sued first...

  2. Since when is a subscription good? by dema · · Score: 3, Funny

    The best part is that this content will be made available by subscription.

    s/best/worst

  3. Re:Compensation? by ddvlad · · Score: 2, Funny
    a parallel would be if the local pizza company offered to sell you a pizza for half price, but only if you delivered a pizza to another customer whilst you're at it.
    No, that's not a valid parallel. With p2p you are not tempted to eat the pizza on the way ;)
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  4. ObPA by Rob+T+Firefly · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Trust me. This system is way cheaper."

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  5. Re:How is bittorrent a business model? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    You should probably speak for yourself. If this person is watching a movie a day, I'm guessing not a lot crops up.

  6. Re:In an attempt to rent... by Kadin2048 · · Score: 2, Funny

    The first time I read your comment, I thought you said:
    So hopefully they mean what they say and they'll actually support more than just windows and die soon.

    Which I feel would be the best possible outcome, incidentally.

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  7. Re:Compensation? by cortana · · Score: 2, Funny
    Will BitTorrent suitably compensate us for our work, say by giving us substantial savings over other methods of buying the films?
    No. :)
  8. Re:cool by RyuuzakiTetsuya · · Score: 2, Funny

    It would be like if I punched you in the face on the street.

    If you don't complain, then it's legal.

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