28
Jun
Should software companies be responsible if their technology is used to illegally swap music and movies?
According to a new ruling by the US Supreme Court, firms can now be blamed when their file-sharing networks help people illegally swap copyrighted material.
The case was brought to court by 28 of the world’s largest entertainment firms.
What do you think of the ruling? Was the right decision reached? How will it affect the industries concerned?
The following comments reflect the balance of opinion we [The BBC] have received so far: [Read on. Makes very interesting reading. -Ed]
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