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[ EEPI-Discuss ] Federal Authorities Shut Down Major BitTorrent Movie-Sharing Net


http://u.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,211~23546~2887837,00.html

WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal authorities on Wednesday shut down an
online file-sharing network that had the new Stars War movie before
it was shown in theaters.

The Elite Torrents network was engaging in high-tech piracy by
allowing people to download copies of movies and other copyright
material for free, authorities said.

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--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein
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Co-Founder, PFIR 
  - People For Internet Responsibility - http://www.pfir.org
Co-Founder, EEPI 
  - Electronic Entertainment Policy Initiative - http://www.eepi.org
Moderator, PRIVACY Forum - http://www.vortex.com
Member, ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy
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