What the Pirate Bay Verdict Could Mean For Google

explosivejared writes "Forbes is running a story discussing the verdict in the Pirate Bay case and its implications on file sharing, specifically with regard to Google. The article points out what most people on Slashdot already realize: Google provides essentially the same service that the Pirate Bay does. The Pirate Bay case may be far from over, accounting for appeals, but the Pirate Bay's assumption of being unchallengeable was shattered. The article raises the question of whether or not Google is untouchable in the matter. The story is quick to point out how the situation resembles a futile game of cat-and-mouse, but given how the Pirate Bay's confidence was ultimately broken, is Google beyond reproach?"

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Re:Nonsense

[neoform]

What's a tracker? It's a list of people who say they have a copy of a file. You telling me you can't search google for copyrighted files and download them directly from the search results?

google.com/search?q=filetype:mp3 __your_favorite_band__

Try it.