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#27 Jul 27 2006 at 3:23 PM Rating: Decent

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[sarcasm]Sweet.[/sarcasm]

Next it will be limewire and emule that might be attacked by the RIAA. Perfect timing considering sony's whole Rootkit incident made me scared to buy any new 'CD'.

(I wouldnt be suprised if sony had stakes in quite a few major record labels besides their own).

You're more worried about buying a new cd than downloading from an unknown source?

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#28 Jul 27 2006 at 3:34 PM Rating: Decent

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You're more worried about buying a new cd than downloading from an unknown source?

A good point you do have. I have antivirus and anti-spyware programs, but i dont have anything or know anything that would save my comp from rootkits.

The lack of news about malicious rootkits being spread through home-made viruses kind of makes it seem like sony is spearheading this new type of unwated computer intrusion. Therefore, the fear.

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#29 Jul 27 2006 at 3:46 PM Rating: Decent

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You're more worried about buying a new cd than downloading from an unknown source?

A good point you do have. I have antivirus and anti-spyware programs, but i dont have anything or know anything that would save my comp from rootkits.

The lack of news about malicious rootkits being spread through home-made viruses kind of makes it seem like sony is spearheading this new type of unwated computer intrusion. Therefore, the fear.

It doesn't matter who developes it but those who intend to use it maliciously. Sony is doing it in order to protect themselves as a business (and I'm sure there's some marketing research potential in it as well). I don't think Sony is the bad guy here.

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#30 Jul 27 2006 at 3:55 PM Rating: Decent

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I feel like I recall some kind of legal action a little ways back which ended with some record label or store offering refunds for overcharging customers. It would be odd though, because I don't think there's any precedent for something like that.

I believe it was a class-action lawsuit against something.. either Sony or BGM.

I got a whopping $1.25 out of that settlement

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#31 Jul 27 2006 at 4:30 PM Rating: Decent

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I love living in Canada where I can legally download music without having to worry about the RIAA suing me or making it illegal for me to download.

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#32 Jul 27 2006 at 4:32 PM Rating: Decent

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I believe it was a class-action lawsuit against something.. either Sony or BGM.

I got a whopping $1.25 out of that settlement

I also remember where Best Buy was forced to refund $3 or $4 for every CD you had proof of purchasing (reciept) in the last 6 months when that lawsuit was settled.

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#33 Jul 27 2006 at 9:59 PM Rating: Decent

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It doesn't matter who developes it but those who intend to use it maliciously. Sony is doing it in order to protect themselves as a business (and I'm sure there's some marketing research potential in it as well). I don't think Sony is the bad guy here.

I don't think sony is 'the' bad guy. I think that they kind of (excuse this comparison) wanted to invent silly putty and came up with plastic explosies. (again a comparison) Like when MS put embedded macros into word 5. They didnt mean to pioneer virus technology, but they did. in their case, im saying the road to hell is paved with profitable intentions.

(is my inability to convey my thoughts really that apparent.. no,no.. just nod and smile.)

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#34 Jul 27 2006 at 11:01 PM Rating: Excellent

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Of course it's wrong. That wouldn't stop me from using it, though.

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#35 Jul 28 2006 at 7:01 PM Rating: Decent

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On the subject of torrents, I've got 5 invites to www.supertorrents.org. Send me a PM and I'll get you an invite. Must have a decent post count, and be at least known around here. Not getting banned because some dipsh*t won't seed.

And, is that the same Eske off EF (Eski?)?

And if you're still a P2P person, I'll upload the newest version of Limewire Pro (The one you have to "buy" >.>) and link it for DL.

Edited, Jul 28th 2006 at 8:05pm EDT by GreatBadger

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#36 Jul 28 2006 at 10:03 PM Rating: Decent

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www.hyperonic.com/incoming/LWPro.ef (Rename to .exe)

Link might go dead, cleaning the server up after a few months of non-use.

I'll rehost if I realize it's not working.

EDIT: F*ck getting the link tag to work, just copy and paste.

Edited, Jul 28th 2006 at 11:06pm EDT by GreatBadger

Edited, Jul 28th 2006 at 11:07pm EDT by GreatBadger

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#37 Jul 29 2006 at 12:01 PM Rating: Decent

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It doesn't matter who developes it but those who intend to use it maliciously. Sony is doing it in order to protect themselves as a business (and I'm sure there's some marketing research potential in it as well). I don't think Sony is the bad guy here.

Youâ€™re ******* kidding me.
No self-respecting software developer would release This crap. No self-respecting user would install it. So they hid it on their CD's without any notice to the buyer and it did quiet installs on their systems without any user agreement or interaction.

And you don't think they are the bad guy? Are we the bad guys for ever wanting to listen to overpriced crap on our PCs?

BTW, Limewire and edonkey are also under the umbrella of RIAA coverage now. They won't distribute copyrighted software and will give user information away for those who still do.

If I remember right, limewire was released open source before the take over and was re-created by the community as Frostwire (which would not fall under RIAA control).

At least Some people have the balls to stand up for user rights and net-neutrality. Granted, some people don't have the money to like this guy. But I'd still try and see what my options were before sucking the RIAAs' **** like I see some of you enjoy doing.

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#38 Jul 29 2006 at 1:30 PM Rating: Good

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Driftwood the Eccentric wrote:

I love living in Canada where I can legally download music without having to worry about the RIAA suing me or making it illegal for me to download.

This is an interesting misconception that many Canadians have. Downloading music in Canada isn't quite 'legal' and it isn't 'illegal'. It's kind of a grey area. Much like what American Satellite used to be.

Right now, the only reason that people in Canada can get away with this is because of our horribly outdated copyright laws. One of these days they'll update the laws and it will become officially illegal to download copyrighted content.

Until then, enjoy your free reign on what is a murky area of the law.

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#39 Jul 29 2006 at 4:53 PM Rating: Good

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GreatBadger wrote:

And, is that the same Eske off EF (Eski?)?

Nay, the Eske previously of FFXI fame, now retired.

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