Piracy
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Microsoft to scan for pirates every 90 days
News Redmond giant Microsoft is trying to tackle the use of counterfeit versions of Windows 7 by cracking down on software hacks.
By Richard Thurston Published
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Has piracy cost the App Store $450 million?
News Report criticises Apple for its lack of action to curb app piracy, but critics say for the figures to be true each pirate would have to be responsible for 510 illegal downloads.
By Martin James Published
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BSA doubles piracy reward ahead of Christmas
News The Business Software Alliance is offering £20,000 to encourage broke employees to turn their bosses in for software piracy.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Week in Review: Google Chrome OS
News Google unveils its Chrome OS as Microsoft releases betas of everything, while Peter Mandelson picks fights with pirates.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Mandelson wants more copyright power
News Business Secretary Peter Mandelson is looking to create what one blogger has described as the 'office of Pirate-Finder General'.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Queen's speech introduces file sharing plans
News The Queen introduced the Digital Economy Bill today, which includes the government's plans to cut of illegal file sharers.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Three strike rule to be introduced for EU filesharers
News After much debate in the European Union, member states have agreed to bring in a three strike rule to cut off internet access, as long as a fair review has happened first.
By Jennifer Scott Published
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Pirate Bay prosecution saw explosion of file sharing
News Headlines around The Pirate Bay lead to an explosion in growth of BitTorrent websites hoping to fill the gap.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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Mandelson unveils file sharing disconnection plan
News Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has said illegal file sharers will be cut off, using a similar system to that of France.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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BT and Carphone Warehouse to fight Mandy’s pirate plans
News Carphone’s chief is prepared to go to a judge if needs be over disconnecting persistent internet pirates.
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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EU says legislation not needed to battle piracy
News Countries should focus on greater enforcement and work together to protect intellectual property.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Telco bosses rail against anti-piracy proposals
News Will innocent broadband users be hit by ‘kangaroo courts’?
By Asavin Wattanajantra Published
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