Britian Tries To Tackle Online Music Piracy

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Britian Tries To Tackle Online Music Piracy [uk.reuters.com]

Britain's music and film industries launched a fight back against online piracy on Thursday, persuading the six biggest Internet providers to send warning letters to those suspected of illegal file-sharing.

Some 6 million Britons are thought to engage in illegal file-sharing each year and the trend has cost the music and film industries millions in lost revenue.

ISPs had previously argued they were mere conduits and not responsible for content. But they agreed to the deal after the British government said it would impose legislation if they did not work to curb illegal file-sharing.

[mack]

I know a few people who have received such letters, Problem being all of those that I know of clain to not know anythign about it. One person is in his 60's and doesnt even know what file sharing is, let alone an mp3.

You have to wonder if this is the right time to make sure youre wireless network is a little more secure.

Mack.