- Wed Jun 30 2004 Does Kazaa matter?
The top file-swapping network is facing lawsuits, junk downloads and strong rivals. Some say it's past its prime.
Posted by John Borland
- Fri Dec 9 2005 Clogger of P2P networks to shut down
Overpeer, a service that flooded file-swapping networks with fake music and videos, is closing its doors.
Posted by John Borland
- Tue Nov 11 2003 Altnet says P2P spies violate patent rights
The company, which legally distributes files through Kazaa and other peer-to-peer services, has sent legal threats to nine companies that monitor or meddle with file-trading networks.
Posted by John Borland
- Wed Sep 8 2004 P2P company sues RIAA over patent
Altnet says industry's copyright enforcement efforts have infringed on its technology rights
Posted by John Borland
- Tue Apr 19 2005 Finns tout new anti-P2P tool
New company Viralg wins local awards, backing of record label for file swap blocker.
Posted by John Borland
- Tue Jun 22 2004 RIAA takes hundreds more 'John Does' to court
It's a year since the music industry group launched its campaign against file swapping. But have the lawsuits had any effect?
Posted by John Borland
- Fri Mar 18 2005 Cleaning spam from swapping networks
Researchers think computers that "gossip" with each other are key to filtering out ads--and piracy-fighting decoys--on P2P networks.
Posted by John Borland
- Mon Jul 15 2002 Start-ups try to dupe file-swappers
False versions of songs are turning up in file-swapping networks, thanks to new technologies designed to frustrate song-traders until they just log off.
Posted by John Borland
- Thu Sep 20 2007 Leaked e-mails reveal MediaDefender's antipiracy woes
Messages portray a company overwhelmed by file-swapping community and skepticism from entertainment executives.
MediaDefender is wake-up call for entertainment sector
Posted by Greg Sandoval
