Crackdown on Illegal Downloading Brings Global Legal Action

Illegal file-sharing through peer-to-peer networks continues to be a problem for copyright owners despite efforts by various industry groups and court rulings.

Forceful enforcement initiatives by the entertainment industry, settlements involving payment of substantial monetary damages, fines and imprisonment will likely reduce the volume of illegal downloading -- however, the bigger challenge for copyright owners is to change the mentality among most users that online content is common property to be used at will and without any fees...

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