Supreme Court rules against file swapping
oh yes, not to forget, if just for the record:
The Supreme Court has ruled against peer-to-peer networks claims that they are not responsible for copyright infringment that occurs over their networks.
the nine justices said companies that build businesses with the active intent of encouraging copyright infringement should be held liable for their customers’ illegal actions.
Media companies are claiming an unambiguous victory, still not all people are happy, especially in the tech realm:
Some in the technology world said the result could lead to more litigation against young companies with new technologies. […] “This is a very dangerous decision for technology and innovation,” said Ed Black, chief executive officer of the Computer and Communications Industry Association. “If you think of the Sony decision as a shield or an umbrella, we’re afraid some holes have been punctured in that umbrella.”
read more Supreme Court rules against file swapping | CNET News.com
Update: Nicholas Carr’s views on the (technology) innovation aspects of the ruling:
Faced with the possibility of deep-pocketed media companies launching lawsuits hinging on interpretations of a company’s intentions, many entrepreneurs will no doubt be deterred from pursuing a whole lot of innovations.
