How to Use eMule? A File-Sharers Guide
Quick, easy-to-use guide to get you up and downloading movies, music, TV shows, and more using eMule.
Many of you out there are still fans of eMule and the ED2K network. So it’s with you in mind that I created the guide below to help you set up the program and even about where to [...]
Europe Targets US Over Piracy
The United States is frequently seen as an enforcer of copyright laws. Recently, it seems as though Europe is demanding that the US holds up their end of the copyright bargain.
The United States copyright industry is credited for numerous instances of enforcing their copyright’s internationally. The most recent example is the case between [...]
Open Rights Group Urges on Fight to Stop Copyright Extension
Two years ago, copyright extension in the UK was shot down. Now copyright extension is not only back in the spot light for the British, but it is also drawing concern for digital rights activists as well.
Last time British copyright extension was brought up, the worry was how songs like those produced by the [...]
Report: Unauthorized UK Downloaders to be Cut Off
A recent report has many buzzing over the possibility that British ISP’s might start become the copyright police.
The report contains the following:
A draft consultation suggests internet service providers would be required to take action over users who access pirated material via their accounts.
But the government is stressing that plans are at an early stage and [...]
Copy Music and Movies From Any iPod to Your Computer
It’s easy enough to get all your music and movies onto your iPod, but have you ever tried to get them off? It’s nearly impossible, and IS impossible using iTunes. You will have to use a third party application like Podmaxx.
Podmaxx lets you copy music from ANY iPod to your computer without hassle. Not only [...]
Canada Court Kills iPod Levy
Canadians may have more than potential new copyright laws to talk about now. The Federal Court of Appeals have recently quashed the Canadian Copyright board’s move to put a levy on iPods and other portable media devices
“I would allow the applications for judicial review, quash the decision of the Copyright Board dated July 19, [...]
Pandora to Shut Down in UK
Yesterday, ZeroPaid reported on the Eurpean Commission wanting a consumer friendly market for consumers. While it may be a welcome initiative, the Open Rights Group notes that it may be too late for Pandora.
Pandora, a website known for taking popular music and finding similar lesser-known artists with a similar style for internet users, was [...]
European Commission Wants Consumer Friendly Market for Content
With a lot of attention being paid to the European Commission settling the Apple iTunes anti-trust case, it’s interesting to note what the European Commission has called for earlier this week with things like DRM and file-sharing.
In a press release, the European Commission said, “EU citizens should be able to enjoy easier and faster access [...]
Studies – Music Sales: Canada Up, USA Down
Earlier this week, ZeroPaid reported that a Nielson Soundscan report suggests that physical music sales were down 21% in the Christmas of 2007.
Just north of the forty ninth parallel, Canada has much more relaxed copyright laws. If the copyright laws in the US are strict and music sales are down, would that [...]
Music downloads overshadow T.V.
More tech-savvy students are using their computers as TiVos, downloading television shows to watch where and when they want.
While most attention has been focused on the ease and frequency of downloading music or movie files, students who want a personal copy of their favorite TV shows as soon as possible are turning to BitTorrent in [...]
