Another year over: the vicious circle - still vicious, still a circle...

Hi folks: Just a note to say Happy New Year. Thanks for visiting my site this year - I hope it has been helpful to you.

I am toying with the idea of going back to fortnightly posts next year - its now taking me over two hours to get a monthly post together and the headings and the order havent always been the best.

For me this has been a great year. I have learnt heaps from reading all these articles - if only the record labels would learn something from it too. Lets hope next year ends on a different note (pun intended).

Peace, Love & Happiness
Magic Happens
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Kuro goes down in China:
Interfax China, P2P copyright infringement case sets legal precedent in China (19 December 2006) <http://www.interfax.cn/displayarticle.asp?aid=20021&slug=IPR> at 20 December 2006

Winny goes down in Japan:
TechDirt, Japanese Court Decides That Making Software That's Used For Some Illegal Things Is Illegal (14 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061214/121055.shtml> at 19 December 2006

The Japan Times, Winny creator guilty in copyright violations (14 December 2006) <http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20061214a1.html> at 15 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Winny author Kaneko fined (14 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10723> at 15 December 2006

USA class action against Kazaa:
ArsTechnia, RIAA defendant targets Kazaa in new lawsuit (7 December 2006) <http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061207-8379.html> at 15 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Kazaa sued in class action (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10685> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, Sued By The RIAA? Blame Kazaa! (7 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061207/105259.shtml> at 10 Demceber 2006

Individual lawsuits USA style:
Slyck, Case Against Patti Santangelo Dropped (19 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1364.html> at 20 December 2006

The City Paper Online, Recording industry gets tough with file-sharing lawsuits (18 December 2006) <http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?section_id=10&screen=news&news_id=53711> at 19 December 2006

p2pnet.net, EFF anti-RIAA crusade (11 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10703?PHPSESSID=d1269a682f592ec497c949b97271927c> at 12 December 2006

RecordingIndsutryvsThePeople, In Oregon Case Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss, Says "Making Available for Distribution" is Sufficient Allegation (9 December 2006) <http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/12/in-oregon-case-judge-denies-motion-to.html> at 10 December 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA again in RICO claim (6 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10674> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, Will The Recording Industry Sue Edgar Bronfman For Downloading? (4 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061204/003837.shtml> at 10 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Another RIAA victim says No! (30 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10594> at 2 December 2006

Individual lawsuits French style (privacy over piracy):
TechDirt, France The Latest To Tell The RIAA That Privacy Is More Important Than Piracy (22 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061222/112046.shtml> at 23 December 2006

International Herald Tribune, French court favors personal privacy over piracy searches (21 December 2006) <http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/12/21/business/privacy.php> at 23 December 2006

p2pnet.net, French Big Music victim (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10682> at 10 December 2006

ParisLink, Anne-Sophie Lainnemé Fined For Downloading (30 November 2006) <http://www.paris-link-home.com/news/121/ARTICLE/1496/2006-11-30.html> at 10 December 2006

Individual lawsuits German style (1000 per month for 2007):
p2pnet.net, Big 4 record labels attack Germany (28 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10850> at 31 December 2006

Individual lawsuits HongKong style (more criminal prosecutions coming to you in 2007):
Digital Music News, Hong Kong Considers Stepped-Up Copyright Enforcement (22 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/122206hong/view> at 23 December 2006

InfoWorld, Copyright pirates sentenced in Hong Kong, Japan Defendants receive jail time and a fine for copyright infringement (14 December 2006)<http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/12/14/HNcopyrightpirates_1.html> at 19 December 2006

Individual lawsuits UK style - jail recommended:
p2pnet.net, Gower report: jail file sharers (8 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10688> at 10 December 2006

BBC News, Copyright pirates face crackdown (6 December 2006) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6214108.stm> at 10 December 2006

Individual lawsuits Dutch style:
TechDirt, Utrecht MediaSentry decision (18 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10773?PHPSESSID=2447faea03bd2ec057ea0274ad96f70d> at 20 December 2006

RIAA - MediaSentry good enuff for US(a):
p2pnet.net, RIAA tries to bury Dutch finding (20 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10795?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA: trying it on with MediaSentry (17 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10758?PHPSESSID=e133fe638b819faa557e77a18fcbc8dd> at 19 December 2006

Azures 3 on the launch pad:
Slyck, Azureus 3.0 Launched (4 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1354.html> at 14 December 2006

Bit/µ/Torrent:
p2pnet.net, BitTorrent / uTorrent, open source? (11 Dcember 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10704?PHPSESSID=d1269a682f592ec497c949b97271927c> at 12 December 2006

p2pnet.net, BitTorrent, uTorrent, team up (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10686> at 10 December 2006

RIAA v AllofMP3 - seeking $1.65 trillion in damages:
Slyck, AllofMP3.com Responds to RIAA Lawsuit (27 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1368.html> at 31 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Big 4 labels sue AllofMP3.com (21 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10811?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

TechDirt, Record Labels Finally Sue Allofmp3.com (20 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061220/200724.shtml> at 22 December 2006

p2pnet.net, The Pirate Bay steps in for AllofMP3 (14 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10728> at 15 December 2006

p2pnet.net, AllofMP3 blockade taken down (21 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10808?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

p2pnet.net, AllofMP3.com defies US (30 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10590> at 2 December 2006

War - what is it good for...........?
Digital Music News, Data Challenges Importance of File-Sharing Applications (21 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/122106data/view> at 22 December 2006

p2p ad model in 2007 - matchboxx, spiral frog, qtrax... where are you?
p2pnet.net, p2p advertising for 2007? (29 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10862> at 31 December 2006

Digital Music News, SpiralFrog Licensing Train Continues, BMI Jumps Aboard (15 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121506spiral> at 19 December 2006

Peer impact trying to avoid a poor impact:
Digital Music News, Peer Impact Spins Bargain Basement Holiday Deals (18 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121806peer> at 19 December 2006

Warner love digitals:
p2pnet.net, Digital is GOOD: Warner Music (1 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10612> at 2 December 2006

Digital media stores demonstrating the need for distribted architecture:
TechDirt, iPod's Present Popularity Brings Down iTunes Music Store (28 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061228/070358.shtml> at 31 December 2006

iTunes dropping sales:
Slyck, iTunes Controversy (13 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1359.html> at 15 December 2006

p2pnet.net, iTunes in decline (14 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10720> at 15 December 2006

CNet News/Reuters, Survey: iTunes music sales tumble in early 2006 (13 December 2006) <http://news.com.com/2100-1027_3-6143278.html> at 15 December 2006

The Register, iTunes sales 'collapsing' (11 Dcember 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/12/11/digital_downloads_flatline/> at 12 December 2006

The Register, Forrester can't stand up for falling down over iTunes. Collapse? What collapse! (13 December 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/12/13/itunes_sales_forrester_replies/> at 15 December 2006

BBC News, Apple denies download sales fall (13 Dcember 2006) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/6175321.stm> at 14 December 2006

Lawsuits against Apples DRM:
p2pnet.net, Apple iTunes DRM troubles (30 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10865> at 31 December 2006

More DRM for Apple?
p2pnet.net, Increased DRM for iTunes? (1 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10605> at 2 December 2006

Zune now in tune with Mr.Vista:
p2pnet.net, Zune works with Vista (21 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10804?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

DRM is doomed?
SiliconValley, Music labels change tune (28 December 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/business/technology/16336583.htm> at 31 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music discovers mp3s (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10677> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, It Takes More Than A Single MP3 To Embrace The DRM-Free World (6 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061206/002750.shtml> at 10 December 2006

TheWallStreetJournal, In a Turnabout, Record IndustryReleases MP3s (6 December 2006) <http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB116537603826741985-TfD3l60iYwyYgj2wH5P9gTDGDy0_20070105.html> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, When You're Competing Against Free, 'Usability Problems' Won't Help (4 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061204/122015.shtml> at 10 December 2006

More on ... not more of... DMCA exemptions:
TechDirt, DMCA Exemptions Granted (27 November 2006) <http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/?p=1090> at 12 December 2006

Wailing about watermarks - what about their weakness?
Digital Music News, Watermarking Alliance Proposes MP3-Based Solutions (19 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121906water> at 19 December 2006

Sony, 12 months later - the longest root ever (even echidnas only take 3 hrs):
Digital Music News, Sony BMG Finalizes Massive, Statewide Rootkit Settlement (22 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/122206sony/view> at 23 December 2006

The Washington Post, Sony BMG Settles Suit Over CDs (19 December 2006) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/19/AR2006121900774.html> at 22 December 2006

eMusic - doin' fine without DRM:
Digital Music News, eMusic Officially Crosses 100 Million Download Mark (14 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121406emusic> at 14 December 2006

Artists profiting from piracy:
TechDirt, More Research Showing How Musicians Are Better Off With File Sharing (19 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061218/203728.shtml> at 22 December 2006

Money is there to be made - artists have plenty lets take it from them:
New York Times, Squeezing Money From the Music (11 December 2006) <http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/11/business/media/11music.html?ex=1166590800&en=be617a63657d697a&ei=5070> at 19 December 2006

TechDirt, Record Labels Looking For Ways To Squeeze More Money Out Musicians -- But They're Too Late (11 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061211/084226.shtml> at 13 December 2006

ign.com, RIAA Petitions Judges to Lower Artist Royalties (7 December 2006) <http://gear.ign.com/articles/749/749883p1.html> at 12 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music wants royalties lowered (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10687> at 10 December 2006

Comparing the options - excellent chart:
Museekster, Comparison of Legal Music Services (November 2006) <http://www.museekster.com/legalmusic.htm> at 12 December 2006

Chronology of Canadian Copyright Law:
p2pnet.net, Canadian Copyright Law (28 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10848> at 31 December 2006

Canada DRM & Privacy:
p2pnet.net, New Canadian TPM fact sheet (6 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10698> at 10 December 2006

Aus hyperlink liability:
p2pnet.net, Oz ruling on hyperlinks (20 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10793?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

TechDirt, Allowing Linking To MP3s Still Illegal In Australia; Ruling Will Hurt Both Tech And Entertainment Industries (18 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061218/162514.shtml> at 20 December 2006

CNet News, Australian court rules against MP3 link site (18 December 2006) <http://news.com.com/Australian+court+rules+against+MP3+link+site/2100-1027_3-6144590.html?tag=nefd.top> at 19 December 2006

BNA Internet Law News, Australian court upholds decision against mp3s4Free.Net (18 December 2006) at 19 December 2006 - Decision at: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/cth/FCAFC/2006/187.html

ARIA discriminate against digitals on the charts:
p2pnet.net, The 'digital recording revolution' (30 December 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10864> at 31 December 2006

Aus copyright changes; FAQ .... but still no answer to the question ...why?
Australian Attorney Genral, Copyright Amendment Bill 2006 - Frequently Asked Questions (6 December 2006) <http://www.ag.gov.au/agd/WWW/MinisterRuddockHome.nsf/Page/RWPC7B0742318EF6A58CA25723B008145FC> at 10 December 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, FAQ addresses copyright concerns (6 December 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/biztech/ruddock-explains-copyright-laws-in-faq/2006/12/06/1165080996676.html> at 10 December 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, New copyright law 'protects' MP3 users (1 December 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/New-copyright-law-protects-MP3-users/2006/12/01/1164777770381.html> at 3 December 2006

Attributor to detect copyrights - was surveillance and control on your Christmas list?
p2pnet.net, Scouring the web for p2p crime (22 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10822?PHPSESSID=8a03dc8d5a93857b37c0a530b3ea282c> at 23 December 2006

USA Pirate Party gearing up for 2008 elections:
Slyck, The Pirate Party Ramps up for 2008 (20 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1366.html> at 22 December 2006

Swedens Young Pirates:
p2pnet.net, Young Pirates interview (21 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10812?PHPSESSID=662df384a116bde9caaf13404f62da49> at 22 December 2006

p2p still popular in Sweden:
The Local, File sharing still popular in Sweden (18 December 2006) <http://www.thelocal.se/5836/20061218/> at 19 December 2006

EMI buy out falls through:
Digital Music News, Buyout Talks Disintegrate at EMI Group; Shares Dip (15 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121506emi> at 19 December 2006

Universal BMG publishing merger examined:
p2pnet.net, EC Digs Deeper Into Universal, BMG Music Publishing Deal (11 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121106ec> at 12 December 2006

The absence of scarcity continues:
TechDirt, Why The Lack Of Scarcity In Economics Is Getting More Important Now (14 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061213/234018.shtml> at 19 December 2006

TechDirt, A Lack Of Scarcity Feeds The Long Tail By Increasing The Pie (6 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061206/011155.shtml> at 10 December 2006

More legal downloads:
Slyck, SampleTorrents Offer Unique Content to BitTorrent Community (14 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1360.html> at 15 December 2006

Slyck, eMule Content Database Upgraded (14 December 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1361.html> at 15 December 2006

Electrotoxic relaunch as Acroplane: http://www.acroplane.org/

Blanket license still an option:
The Register, With a blanket license, will CDs get cheaper? Or dearer. Or disappear? (12 December 2006) http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/12/12/will_cds_get_cheaper/> at 15 December 2006

European blank media levies to remain:
TechDirt, Blank Media Levy To Stick Around In Europe (13 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061213/094457.shtml> at 14 December 2006

International Herald Tribune, When it comes to digital hardware, copyright levies are a taxing debate (22 November 2006) <http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/11/22/business/ptend23.php> at 3 December 2006

p2pnet.net, Dutch MP3 copyright tax on hold (1 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10609> at 2 December 2006

More social networking for musicians:
Digital Music News, Musician-Focused Social Networking Space Consolidates (14 December 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#121306net> at 14 December 2006

The New York Times, 2006, Brought to You by You (10 December 2006) <http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/arts/music/10pare.html?_r=1&oref=slogin> at 13 December 2006

Creative Commons confusion in Spain:
p2pnet.net, Spanish 'CC' cafe closed (7 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10681> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, Has A Spanish Court Questioned The Legitimacy Of Creative Commons Licenses? (7 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061206/234715.shtml> at 10 December 2006

TechnoLlama, Spanish café loses case on "free music" (6 December 2006)<http://technollama.blogspot.com/2006/12/spanish-bar-loses-case-on-free-music.html>at 10 December 2006

Sample trolls destroying hip hop:
Effector, Sample Trolls Killing Hip Hop? Vol. 19, No. 44 (5 December 2006)<http://www.eff.org/effector/> at 10 December 2006 : http://www.slate.com/id/2153961/

Musicians support UK copyright extension - even dead ones:
TechDirt, Dead Musicians Write No Songs... But They Sure Can Sign Petitions Protecting Copyright Extension (8 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061208/100552.shtml> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, Fair Play For Musicians Sounds Pretty Unfair For The Rest Of Us (7 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061207/142014.shtml> at 10 December 2006

TechDirt, Gowers Report On Intellectual Property Too Balanced For Its Own Good (6 December 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061206/102503.shtml> at 10 December 2006

SiliconValley, McCartney, Clapton, U2 among performers urging British copyright extension (7 December 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/16187786.htm> at 10 December 2006

Another spanner in the works?
p2pnet.net, Meet OnlineMusicRecorder (1 December 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10607> at 2 December 2006

Still wishing for peace...

BREIN going after little torrent sites:
Slyck, BREIN Forces Torrent Sites Offline (23 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1350.html> at 28 November 2006

Limewire:
p2pnet.net, LimeWire versus the RIAA: Part II (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10467?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Individual lawsuits USA style:
p2pnet.net, Hurricane Rita survivor RIAA victim (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10575?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA sinks to new low (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10567?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

Recording Industry v The People Blog, Shawn Hogan Motion to Dismiss, Based on Defective Copyright Registration, Now Fully Briefed (22 November 2006) <http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/11/shawn-hogan-motion-to-dismiss-based-on.html> at 28 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA attacks Marie Lindor's son (22 November 2006) http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10516?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

Arizona Daily Star, Tucson man sued by music industry over downloaded songs (16 November 2006) <http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/156376.php> at 18 Novmeber 2006

Arstechnia, File-sharing defendant says Kazaa has him covered (17 November 2006) <http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061117-8246.html> at 18 November 2006

The Buffalo News, Colleges facing the music on file sharing (15 November 2006) <http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20061115/1045792.asp> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Trouble looms for RIAA (10 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10384?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

OUT-LAW News, Do not try the cheerleader defence (6 November 2006) <http://www.out-law.com/page-7448> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA: filing cases by the media (5 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10321?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

diamondbackonline, RIAA cracks down on illegal downloading ( 3 November 2006) <http://www.diamondbackonline.com/media/storage/paper873/news/2006/11/03/News/Riaa-Cracks.Down.On.Illegal.Downloading-2437467.shtml?norewrite200611050158&sourcedomain=www.diamondbackonline.com> at 4 November 2006

SiliconValley.com, 2 sued for downloading over 1,000 songs (2 November 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/15908450.htm> at 4 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA sues wheelchair mother (1 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10289?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA goes after Santangelo kids (2 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10296?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Rhode Island AG works for RIAA (2 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10298?PHPSESSID=326d2d5a1665a7b718790fe6be198dc6> at 3 November 2006

The Cedartown Standard, Rockmart woman ordered to pay $6,000 for downloading, sharing music (31 October 2006) <http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=725&NewsID=759026&CategoryID=3436&show=localnews&om=0> at 2 November 2006

Individual lawsuits German style:
p2pnet.net, Big Music's German lawsuits (12 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10400?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

P2PBlog, Germany: Prosecution can't use industry experts (2 November 2006) <http://www.p2p-blog.com/item-184.html> at 3 November 2006

Individual lawsuits Spanish style:
Digital Music News, IFPI Questions Recent File-Sharing Ruling in Spain (9 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110906ifpi> at 12 November 2006

Slyck, Not so Fast, Spanish P2P (7 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1340.html> at 9 November 2006

Digital Music News, Spanish Judge Okays Private File-Swapping; Industry Reacts (6 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110606spain> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Music downoads legal in Spain (3 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10300?PHPSESSID=668be023e9b9bca9b6e23397bc15e7f9> at 4 November 2006

TechDirt, Spanish Judge Says Private, Non-Commercial Downloading Is Legal (2 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061102/123407.shtml> at 4 November 2006

CentreDaily.com, Spanish court dismisses music file-sharing case (1 November 2006) <http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/business/technology/15913265.htm> at 3 November 2006

TechDirt, Spanish Judge Says Private, Non-Commercial Downloading Is Legal (2 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061102/123407.shtml> at 3 November 2006

The Christmas rush to litigate:
p2pnet.net, RIAA, MPAA Blitz: Part II (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10570?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Xmas with the MPAA and RIAA (23 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10535?PHPSESSID=27cb3baf963a43fcc866e5da2535b2f8> at 24 November 2006

Digital Music News, RIAA, MPAA Prepare Pre-Holiday, Anti-Piracy Blitz (12 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#112106> at 23 November 2006

More education - surely thats the answer?
ABCNews, Music Academy Unveils Treatise to Downloaders ( 1 November 2006) <http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/ZDM/story?id=2621397> at 2 November 2006

The wider view on litigation as a business model:
TechDirt, Making Unreasonable Legal Demands Doesn't Represent A Digital Music Strategy (20 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061120/112605.shtml> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music in 'heaps of trouble' (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10420?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

Statistics you can trust:
p2pnet.net, RIAA losing p2p file sharing war (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10459?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Statistics you cant trust:
p2pnet.net, New music 'piracy' statistics (14 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10431?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Piracy statistics criticized (7 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10338?PHPSESSID=c37e7b870c0dc0b2760353eb3a05a8c3> at 9 November 2006

TechDirt, Australian Government Calls BS On Bogus Copyright Industry 'Losses' (7 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061106/155823.shtml> at 9 November 2006

The Australian, Piracy figures 'beefed up by music industry' (7 November 2006) http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20714091-2702,00.html> at 7 November 2006

The PirateBay keeping pirates happy:
Slyck, ThePirateBay Expands Lineup (16 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1345.html> at 17 November 2006

Slyck.com, ThePirateBay Grows (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1331.html> at 2 November 2006

myBitTorrent expands:
Slyck.com, myBittorrent Expands Lineup (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1332.html> at 2 November 2006

More BitTorrent commercialisation:
Slyck, BitTorrent Lands Major Deals (29 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1352.html> at 30 November 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, Torrents of users turn P2P leaders towards licences, sales (7 November 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/torrents-of-users-turn-p2p-leaders-towards-licences-sales/2006/11/06/1162661616354.html> at 7 November 2006

Limewire & Frostwire integrate BitTorrent:
p2pnet.net, FrostWire picks up BitTorrent (21 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10508?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

Slyck.com, LimeWire Beta Supports BitTorrent (1 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1333.html> at 3 November 2006

Universal v MySpace:
Yahoo News, Universal v. MySpace: Is It Really About Music Piracy? (21 November 2006) <http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20061121/tc_nf/48108> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Vivendi's UMG vs MySpace (21 November 2006) http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10496?PHPSESSID=3221cef1b1c77ec731684169e897473b> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, Universal Music Sues MySpace In Its Continuing Effort To Get Money From Everyone (17 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061117/155911.shtml> at 23 November 2006

CNet News, Universal sues MySpace for copyright violations (17 November 2006) <http://news.com.com/2100-1030_3-6136829.html> at 23 November 2006

Law Suit: http://news.findlaw.com/wsj/docs/ip/umgmyspace111706cmp.html

Reuters (UK), Universal Music sues MySpace over music copyrights (17 November 2006) <http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/articlenews.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2006-11-17T214536Z_01_WEN0071_RTRIDST_0_TECH-MEDIA-UNIVERSAL-MYSPACE-DC.XML&WTmodLoc=TechInternet-C3-Technology-2> at 18 November 2006

YouTube -: prepared for the worst:
SiliconValley.com, Google reserves $200 million from YouTube deal for copyright issues (14 November 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/16012245.htm> at 16 November 2006

AllofMP3 surviving... just:
Slyck, AllofMP3.com to US Citizens: We're Likely Legal (28 November 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1351.html> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, USTR 'AllofMP3.com' paper (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10569?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, AllofMP3.com OK for US (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10566?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Russia, US, copyright deal (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10443?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Is AllofMP3.com doomed? (12 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10399?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

p2pnet.net, IFPI vs Tele 2 ---- in English (5 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10319?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Danish AllofMP3.com ruling (6 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10327?PHPSESSID=7b4ca7a66e19cb3580a983f829db1706> at 7 November 2006

Lessig goes after optout copyright:
TechDirt, Lessig Challenges The Constitutionality Of An Opt-Out Copyright System (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061114/105624.shtml> at 23 November 2006

LessigBlog, Kahle v. Gonzales (13 November 2006) <http://www.lessig.org/blog/archives/003602.shtml> at 16 November 2006

UK Sound Recording term may not be extended:
The Register, The case against copyright creep (29th November 2006 ) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/jonathan_zittrain_interview/> at 30 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music UK copyright defeat? (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10557?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

BBC News, Musical copyright terms 'to stay' (27 November 2006) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6186436.stm> at 28 November 2006

Financial Times, Breaking the deal (16 November 2006) <http://www.ft.com/cms/s/a83519c8-7593-11db-aea1-0000779e2340.html> at 23 November 2006

Arstechnica, UK report: knowledge should be public good first, private right second (2 November 2006) <http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061102-8133.html> at 3 November 2006

UK copyright does need some changes though/music is okay:
p2pnet.net, BPI says you back Big Music (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10454?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

The Register, Shock record industry poll: Brits like British musicians (13 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/13/bpi_yougov_gowers/> at 16 November 2006

UK CC licenses still within fringe artistic community:
p2pnet.net, Arts Council, OpenBusiness, CC study (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10578?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

Zune/Label deal not likely to mean $ for artists:
The Register, Zune means zilch for artists (29 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/29/steve_gordon_zune_royalties/> at 30 November 2006

The Register, Microsoft Universal deal sure to be challenged (16 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/16/zune_vista_incompatible/> at 17 November 2006

FreedomToTinker, Microsoft to Pay Per-Processor License on Zune (14 November 2006) <http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com/> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Microsoft's Zune scam (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10412?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

TechDirt, Microsoft To Give A Cut Of Every Zune Sold To The Recording Industry -- Though It's Not Clear Why (Surprises) (9 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061108/235014.shtml> at 12 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Microsoft, Zuni and Vivendi (9 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10370?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

Zune/CC clash:
Wired, Zune, Creative Commons Don't Mix (27 November 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/columns/1,72172-0.html> at 29 November 2006

Zune can run Linux - hanging for a hack:
WiredBlog, Zune Deconstructed; Can Run Linux (16 November 2006) <http://blog.wired.com/music/2006/11/zune_deconstruc.html> at 17 November 2006

Zune not compatible with Vista - yet:
The Register, Zune and Vista 'not compatible' (16 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/16/zune_vista_incompatible/> at 17 November 2006

Digital Music News, More Zune Drama: Vista Incompatibilities Arise (16 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#111606zune2> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Zune hates Vista (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10447?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

Zune not compatible with the Rolling Stones:
Digital Music News, Gates Heralds Zune, Rolling Stones Prohibit Sharing (14 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#111406zune> at 16 November 2006

Zune MarketPlace to replace MS Music Store:
p2pnet.net, Apple cores MS music store (3 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10310?PHPSESSID=668be023e9b9bca9b6e23397bc15e7f9> at 4 November 2006

Vista & DRM:
ComputerWorld, Vista and More: Piecing Together Microsoft's DRM Puzzle (15 November 2006) <http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9005047&intsrc=hm_ts_head> at 17 November 2006

p2pnet.net, VISTA DRM (9 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10370?PHPSESSID=adfda0b666705ce85a6e40fc0bcbafac> at 12 November 2006

iPod pressure for deal with Labels - still no dosh for artists:
p2pnet.net, UMG ponders iPod deal (29 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10579?PHPSESSID=e71f991419a402d760437530dfa445e8> at 30 November 2006

Silly enough to invest in a dinosaur?
p2pnet.net, EMI 'for sale' rumour (28 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10558?PHPSESSID=fbaf8f6f43bed087c6694c78a382d8b8> at 29 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Black Christmas for EMI? (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10437?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

Digital Music News, Vivendi Receives Massive, $50 Billion Takeover Bid (6 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110606vivendi> at 7 November 2006

EMI we can mash but you cant:
Digital Music News, EMI Prepares Beatles Mash-Up, Larger Catalog Potentially Next (13 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#111306beatles> at 14 November 2006

TeachDirt, EMI Admits No Harm Came From Grey Album, But Still (Say That Again) (10 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061110/122849.shtml> at 12 November 2006

Pardon the parody:
TechDirt, Record Labels Continue Their Stand Against Parodies (21 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061121/230838.shtml> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, Universal Music Strikes Again: Threatens Bank Of America Over Ridiculous Parody Song (20 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061119/232006.shtml> at 23 November 2006

The dangers of DRM - again:
TechDirt, Breaking Down The Problems Of DRM For Everyday Users (16 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061116/093907.shtml> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Let the music die (16 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10449?PHPSESSID=86e3f3aa312a031c1116906f390d4043> at 17 November 2006

The Register, Big labels are f*cked, and DRM is dead - Peter Jenner (3 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/03/peter_jenner/> at 4 November 2006

Digital Freedom hits a nerve:
CNet News, The farce behind 'Digital Freedom' (13 November 2006) <http://news.com.com/The+farce+behind+Digital+Freedom/2010-1025_3-6134620.html> at 14 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Cary Sherman RIAA rant (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10421?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

DigitalMusicNews, CEA, EFF, Others Create Larger Lobbying Consortium (31 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#103106> at 2 November 2006

DMCA exceptions:
TechDirt, DMCA Exemptions Announced; Nothing Much For Consumers (22 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061122/152739.shtml> at 28 November 2006

eMusic: "I did it my way..."
Digital Music News, eMusic Approaches 100 Million Paid Downloads (21 November 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#112106emusic> at 23 November 2006

Digital Music News, eMusic Modifies Pricing Plan, Lowers Monthly Download Quota (2 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110206emusic> at 3 November 2006

The lack of morality for a lack of scarcity:
TechDirt, The Economics Of Abundance Is Not A Moral Issue (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061115/020157.shtml> at 23 November 2006

TechDirt, In A World Where Everything Is Digital, Economics Gets Screwy Fast (15 November 2006) <http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20061114/181724.shtml> at 17 November 2006

The Aussie saga that is the Copyright Amendment Bill continues:
The Australian, Poddies copyright crooks (21 November 2006) <http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,20792269^27317^^nbv^15306-15319,00.html> at 23 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Australia’s DAFT copyrights (15 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10442?PHPSESSID=ef81396e877201d97c61b28cf1b25699> at 16 November 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, Soon recordings will be a crime (14 November 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/soon-recordings-will-be-a-crime/2006/11/13/1163266483975.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Google decries new Oz laws (7 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10343?PHPSESSID=9c609f6c5b8298af0e2696e73a8f671b> at 9 November 2006

TechDirt, Google Explains How To Kill The Internet In Australia: Just Make Proposed Changes To Copyright Laws (7 November 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061107/184249.shtml> at 9 November 2006

ABC News, Google warns Aust copyright laws could cripple Internet (7 November 2006) <http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200611/s1782921.htm> at 9 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Australia's DMCA (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10287?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Chinese search engine Baidu scores a victory:
p2pnet.net, IFPI defeated in Baidu battle (17 November 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10466?PHPSESSID=194894023c05561bf4e5142a6d1754c4> at 18 November 2006

Getting creative:
Wired, The Song Doesn't Remain the Same (16 November 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/technology/internet/0,72127-0.html?tw=wn_index_4> at 17 November 2006

Free software not an anti trust violation - drrrrr:
The Register, Free software still legal - judge (10 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/10/gpl_wallace_appeal/> at 16 November 2006

iPod Misuse:
The Register, PC World rapped for ad encouraging illegal use of iPod (15 November 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/11/15/pcworld_ipod_ad_rap/> at 16 November 2006

p2pnet.net, iPod owners are thieves (13 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10411?PHPSESSID=e682f2151087c3a5f1fdfe241eff5b84> at 14 November 2006

FairUse4WM:
Engadget, Microsoft's war waged with FairUse4WM (13 November 2006) <http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/13/microsofts-war-waged-with-fairuse4wm/> at 14 November 2006

Qtrax - the perfect example of how hard it is to get licenses:
Digital Music News, Qtrax Continues Licensing March, Signs Sony/ATV Music Publishing (7 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110706qtrax> at 9 November 2006

Snocap more indie deals:
DigitalMusicNews, Snocap Announces Several Independent Licensing Deals (1 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110106snocap> at 2 November 2006

Slyck.com, Free Music Departs, Pay Music Arrives on Myspace (31 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1329.html> at 2 November 2006

p2pnet.net, Orchard, Snocap, MySpace deal (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10285?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Napster numbers still in decline:
Digital Music News, Napster Quarterly Losses Narrow, Subscribers Slide (9 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#110906> at 9 November 2006

Japan DMS cant compete with iTunes:
Digital Music News, Japanese Online Download Store Oricon Exits, Blames iPod (2 November 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#110206oricon> at 3 November 2006

European price drop:
DigitalMusicNews, Universal Music Drops Catalog Download Prices In Europe (31 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#103106uni> at 2 November 2006

CRIA lobbying:
p2pnet.net, CRIA lobbyist Barry Sookman (31 October 2006)<http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10282?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Kazaa publishers deal:
p2pnet.net, Kazaa buys off NMPA (1 November 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10288?PHPSESSID=67b3390b8ecd5743fb138a20e27c118e> at 2 November 2006

Rocktober

Limewire might get lucky in 2008:
p2pnet.net, LimeWire vs RIAA for 2008? (17 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10140?PHPSESSID=2d817d9efc4b39dad57ce9a51e48f07b> at 18 October 2006

The impact of Grokster (StreamCast) on innovation:
Effector, MGM v. Grokster: More Bad News for Innovators (3 October 2006) Vol. 19, No. 37 <http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/archives/004927.php> at 5 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music wins p2p battle (30 September 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9979> at 3 October 2006

Venture Capitalists deliberately deleted emails in Napster case:
LATimes, Venture investor loses key ruling in Napster lawsuit (26 October 2006) <http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-napster26oct26,1,4850927.story?ctrack=1&cset=true> at 31 October 2006

Sharing personal content on file sharing networks:
Slyck.com, LimeWire Bears Brunt of Identity Theft Concerns (30 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1328.html> at 31 October 2006

IFPI, Risks of using p2p on the family computer (17 October 2006) <http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20061017d.html> at 18 October 2006

RIAA withdraws suit, Stubbs wants attorney fees:
p2pnet.net, RIAA on the hook in Stubbs case (27 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10239> at 31 October 2006

RIAA want open access to h/drives:
TechDirt, RIAA Still Not Allowed To Get Free Access To Scour Your Hard Drive (30 October
2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061027/183216.shtml> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Kimberly Arellanes hoses RIAA (27 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10247> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA victim wants case dismissed (25 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10220?PHPSESSID=4d20baa7c1cd1bfe47fb35951ca69fea> at 26 October 2006

Lindor seeks dismissal:
thedigitalmusicweblog, Beckerman asks for dismissal in RIAA's UMG vs. Lindor case (24 October 2006) <http://digitalmusic.weblogsinc.com/2006/10/24/beckerman-asks-for-dismissal-in-riaas-umg-vs-lindor-case/> at 25 October 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA MediaSentry controversy (23 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10198?PHPSESSID=59290f7e6596b74680884e8447648c9f> at 24 October 2006

RIAA withdraw against Wilke:
The Register, RIAA drops file sharing case (17 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/17/riaa_drops_case/> at 20 October 2006

p2pnet.net, RIAA blows Wilke case (14 october 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10117?PHPSESSID=16a21e9c3068781e396ceb1cad19749a> at 16 October 2006

Irish ISPs asked to reveal user details:
Siliconrepublic.com, ISPs asked to reveal identities of file sharers (19 October 2006) <http://www.siliconrepublic.com/news/news.nv?storyid=single7228> at 20 October 2006

Shins album leaked before due release:
thedigitalmusicweblog, Promos and Piracy: The new Shins album (24 October 2006) http://digitalmusic.weblogsinc.com/2006/10/24/promos-and-piracy-the-new-shins-album/> at 26 October 2006

Finnish BitTorrent Operators in the firing line:
Digital Music News, Finnish Court Prosecutes BitTorrent Node Operators <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#103006finland> 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Finnish file sharers nailed (26 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10235> at 31 October 2006

Elite Torrent operator pleads guilty:
SiliconValley.com, Torrent site operator gets 5 months for copyright infringement (27 October 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/15865178.htm> at 31 October 2006

BREIN goes after the little guys:
p2pnet.net, BREIN jumps p2p hobbyists (30 September 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9988> at 3 October 2006

Comparing Torrent Clients:
Wired, The Best of BitTorrent (23 October 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,71979-0.html?tw=wn_index_2> at 24 October 2006

German p2p traffic rises:
Slyck.com, German P2P Traffic on the Rise (25 OCtober 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1320.html> at 26 October 2006

p2pBlog, P2P traffic on the rise in Germany (23 October 2006) <http://www.p2p-blog.com/item-177.html> at 24 October 2006

Global p2p traffic steady:
Slyck.com, P2P Population Remains Steady (20 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1314.html> at 24 OCtober 20

p2pnet.net, p2p file sharing is IN (17 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10141?PHPSESSID=2d817d9efc4b39dad57ce9a51e48f07b> at 18 October 2006

Swedish p2p convictions/loss:
Digital Music News, Swedish Courts Deliver First File-Sharing Convictions (23 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#102306sweden> at 24 October 2006

The Register, Swedish file sharers fined (19 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/19/swedish_file_sharers_fined/> at 20 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Swedish music file share case (5 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10037?PHPSESSID=0233a86bd1f0aef75e50eb4b0db02ff0> at 6 October 2006

p2pnet.net, MPAA defeat in Sweden (1 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9998> at 3 October 2006

Another 8,000 across 17 countries get to show how lawsuits make no difference:
Slyck.com, IFPI Launches New Round of Legal Actions (17 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1308> at 18 October 2006

IFPI, Recording industry launches fresh wave of actions against illegal file-sharing (17 October 2006) <http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20061017.html> at 18 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music ramps up anti-p2p war (17 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10137?PHPSESSID=2d817d9efc4b39dad57ce9a51e48f07b> at 18 October 2006

Digital Music News, IFPI Unleases Thousands of File-Swapping Lawsuits (17 October 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#101706ifpi> at 18 October 2006

The Register, If it's Tuesday it must be Poland (17 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/17/ifpi_worldwide_filesharing_lawsuits/> at 18 October 2006

US pressure on Swedish universities:
p2pnet.net, Swedish download ban (30 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10271?PHPSESSID=200d9423a892d6915451e313cdd1a312> at 31 October 2006

US pressure on US universities:
thedigitalmusicweblog, Wilkes University cracks down on students with help from RIAA (23 October 2006) <http://digitalmusic.weblogsinc.com/2006/10/23/wilkes-university-cracks-down-on-students-with-help-from-riaa/> at 25 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Entertainent cartels vs US Students (6 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10043?PHPSESSID=9e19e5caa93d0cff1c21af84d46bf30a> at10 October 2006

Rosso - RIAA just doing their job:
p2pnet.net, P2p cats vs RIAA pigeons (23 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10202?PHPSESSID=b2866a48d753da0f0abe5d5f10912849> at 24 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Wayne Rosso on the RIAA (23 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10190?PHPSESSID=59290f7e6596b74680884e8447648c9f> at 24 October 2006

Review of eMusic:
p2pnet.net, eMusic: first impressions (28 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10257> at 31 October 2006

Brits should alter C Law:
Digital Music News, British Policy Group Advises Copyright Law Overhaul (30 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#103006uk> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, 'Change UK copyright laws' (30 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10261> at 31 October 2006

The Guardian, Preserving a copy of the future (19 October 2006) <http://technology.guardian.co.uk/weekly/story/0,,1925067,00.html> at 20 October 2006

UK royalties:
p2pnet.net, Big Music UK royalties deal (30 September 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9986> at 3 October

CRIA accountable:
p2pnet.net, Big Music Canadian defeat (30 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10262> at 31 October 2006

Canada and the future of copyright:
p2pnet.net, CBC Q&A with Michael Geist (25 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10218?PHPSESSID=4d20baa7c1cd1bfe47fb35951ca69fea> at 26 October 2006

Michael Geist, A Little More Light (23 October 2006) <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/1494/1/#akocomments_comments_start> at 25 October 2006

p2p usage delcines in Canada:
p2pnet.net, P2p use declines in Canada (25 OCtober 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10216?PHPSESSID=4d20baa7c1cd1bfe47fb35951ca69fea. at 26 October 2006

Canada sales up:
Sklyck.com, Music Sales Climb 25% In Canada (7 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1303> at 10 Oct0ber 2006

CRIA, The Canadian Music Industry2005 Economic Profile (October 2006) <http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/sujets-subjects/arts-culture/sonore-sound/music_industry/2005/music_industry_e.pdf> at 10 October 2006

Michael Geist, Canadian Heritage's 2005 Music Industry Profile (7 October 2006) <http://www.michaelgeist.ca/content/view/1469/196/> at 10 October 2006

China looking to clean up copyright infringement:
p2pnet.net, China to 'purify copyright atmosphere' (30 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10265> at 31 October 2006

Singapore sues 25 for sharing:
Channel NewsAsia, 25 new cases of illegal music file-sharing handed over to police (17 October 2006) <http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/235999/1/.html> at 18 October 2006

Chilli looking to restrict p2p:
The Australian, Chilli to ice P2P (24 October 2006) <http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,20632586^15306,00.html> at 24 October 2006

CDs continue to decline:
Digital Music News, EMI Music Chief Addresses Sinking CD; Extras Ahead (30 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#103006emi> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, CDs are dead, says EMI's Levy (28 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10255> at 31 October 2006

Digital Music News, First Half Sales Dip 6.1 Percent in US; CDs Slip Precipitously (17 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#101706us> at 18 October 2006

Sony Revenue Stable
Digital Music News, Sony BMG Quarterly Revenues Remain Level, Losses Narrow (27 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#102706sony> at 31 October 2006

AllofMP3 having AlloftheTroubles:
WebUser, Danes block access to MP3 site (26 October 2006) <http://www.webuser.co.uk/news/news.php?id=98756> at 31 October 2006

Slyck.com, Danish ISP Must Block AllofMP3.com (25 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1321.html> at 26 October 2006

Medialoper, Five Lessons The Music Industry Can Learn From AllofMP3 (23 October 2006) <http://www.medialoper.com/hot-topics/music/five-things-the-music-industry-could-learn-from-allofmp3/> at 25 October 2006

Slyck.com, AllofMP3 Threatens Legal Action Against Visa and MasterCard (19 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1313.html> at 20 October 2006

The Register, Blacklisted AllofMP3 slams 'capricious' Visa and Mastercard (19 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/19/allofmp3_attacks_visa_and_mastercard/> at 20 October 2006

Slyck.com, RIAA asks AllofMP3 to Come Clean… (17 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1309> at 18 October 2006

Slyck.com, AllofMP3: Ready to Rumble (16 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1307> at 17 October 2006

Digital Music News, US, Russian Talks Bode Poorly for AllofMP3.com (16 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#101606russia. at 17 October 2006

p2pnet.net, US mugs AllofMP3.com (5 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10040?PHPSESSID=0233a86bd1f0aef75e50eb4b0db02ff0> at 6 October 2006

MySpace/YouTube Copyright Issues:
TechDitrt, MySpace: Music Is For Selling, Not Sharing (30 October 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061030/111525.shtml> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, YouTube: Goodbye Colbert Report (28 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10256> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, MySpace spy program (30 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10272> at 31 October 2006

p2pnet.net, YouTube under government control? (25 Octopber 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10222?PHPSESSID=4dad6050a1f47c268db90f36a3982cc6. at 26 October 2006

p2pnet.net, A new licensed p2p model? (16 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10126?PHPSESSID=2d817d9efc4b39dad57ce9a51e48f07b> at 18 October 2006

p2pnet.net, GooTube copyright troubles? (14 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10114?PHPSESSID=16a21e9c3068781e396ceb1cad19749a> at 16 October 2006

Dib Dib Dib Dob Dob Dob:
The Register, MPAA scouting for young hearts and minds (23 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/23/scouts_copyright/> at 26 October 2006

SiliconValley.com, L.A. Boy Scouts new activity patch: 'Respect Copyrights' (20 October 2006) <http://www.siliconvalley.com/mld/siliconvalley/news/editorial/15809281.htm> at 25 October 2006

GooTube/Wikipedia gain in popularity:
Slyck.com, Wikipedia, YouTube Make Big Gains (26 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1322.html> at 31 October 2006

The future of the 'Net:
BBC News, World discusses internet future (30 October 2006) <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6087174.stm> at 31 October 2006

Aussie Government gets it all wrong:
p2pnet.net, OZ Copywrong Bill (20 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10175?PHPSESSID=78d2d90fe802127fbda1edd5901d0656> at 31 October 2006

Aussie iTunes turns one - thats one too many:
Macworld, iTunes Australia makes first birthday music gifts (25 OCtober 2006) <http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipod-itunes/news/index.cfm?newsid=16272&pagtype=allchandate> at 26 OCtober 2006

Aussie ISP throttles p2p:
Sydney Morning Herald, Uproar over ISP's slowdown (16 October 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/uproar-as-isp-selectively-cuts-download-speeds/2006/10/16/1160850850724.html> at 18 October 2006

iPod turns five - 70 million units:
Digital Music News, iPod Turns Five, Player Sales Approach 70 Million (24 October 2006)<http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#102406ipod> at 25 October 2006

Free Culture Canada:
Slyck.com, Introducing Free Culture Canada (25 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1319.html> at 26 October 2006

Overlooking the Weakeness of Watermarks:
RedHerring, Make Your Mark (23 October 2006) <http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=19345&hed=Make+Your+Mark§or=Industries&subsector=EntertainmentAndMedia> at 25 October 2006

Making money from file sharing:
RedHerring, Making P2P Pay (9 October 2006) <http://www.redherring.com/Article.aspx?a=19078&hed=Making+P2P+Pay§or=Industries&subsector=VentureCapital> at 25 October 2006

p2pnet.net, 'Monetizing' p2p search results (24 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10205?PHPSESSID=b2866a48d753da0f0abe5d5f10912849> at 25 October 2006

CNN.com, 'Weird Al' Yankovic finally hits the top 10 (23 October 2006) <http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/23/music.yankovic.reut/index.html> at 24 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Big Music spoof 'marketing' ploy (19 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10161?PHPSESSID=2c41f3cdadeac5ad9dcf8501b61c46fe> at 20 October 2006

The Future of Music, New Artist Model at Work (5 October 2006) <http://www.futureofmusicbook.com/2006/10/new_artist_mode.html> at 10 October 2006

The Register, Creatives slam British Council copyright report ( 28 September 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/28/british_council_copyright/> at 3 October 2006

New File Sharing Statistics Reporter:
Slyck.com, Torrent Popularity (24 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/story1318.html> at 25 October 2006

Making up File Sharing Stats:
p2pnet.net, Tainted cartel 'pirate' stats (24 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10209?PHPSESSID=b2866a48d753da0f0abe5d5f10912849> at 25 October 2006

The disaster that is DRM:
washigtonpost.com, A Messy Age for MusicConfusion Reigns In the Expanding Digital World (22 October 2006) <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/21/AR2006102100120_pf.html> at 24 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Meet DRM.info (23 Ocrtober 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10201?PHPSESSID=59290f7e6596b74680884e8447648c9f> at 24 October 2006

ScientificAmerica.com, Digital rights in question as business model (15 October 2006) <http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa001&articleID=B704EA2C39778F07C617F6B7CE480E9E> at 18 October 2006

Sydney Morning Herald, The coming digital showdown (17 October 2006) <http://www.smh.com.au/news/perspectives/the-coming-digital-showdown/2006/10/16/1160850869567.html> at 18 October 2006

Reuters, Digital rights in question as business model (15 October 2006) <http://today.reuters.com/misc/PrinterFriendlyPopup.aspx?type=technologyNews&storyID=2006-10-15T204243Z_01_N15371797_RTRUKOC_0_US-DIGITAL.xml> at 17 October 2006

USA TODAY, Closed systems leave song buyers out in the cold (16 October 2006) <http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2006-10-15-music-war_x.htm> at 17 October 2006

Macworld Daily News, Dump DRM, major labels told ( 16 October 2006) <http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?NewsID=16170&Page=1&pagePos=4> at 17 October 2006

CNet News/Reuters, Rallies protest limits on digital copying ( 3 October 2006)<http://news.com.com/2100-1007_3-6122451.html> at 5 October 2006

Opening the iPod with a hack - how long before new firmware?
TechDirt, In A Twist, Now DVD Jon Wants To Give You More DRM (2 October 2006) <http://techdirt.com/articles/20061002/090106.shtml> at 3 October 2006

Paid Downloads:
Digital Music News, Resnikoff's Parting Shot: Are Paid Downloads Dead? (6 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#100606parting> at 10 October 2006

CNet News/Reuters, Digital-music sales sing 'Stayin' Alive' (5 October 2006) <http://news.com.com/Digital-music+sales+sing+Stayin+Alive/2100-1027_3-6123012.html?tag=nefd.top> at 6 October 2006

Apple Moons Zune:
Digital Music News, Ahead of Launch Date, Jobs Brushes Off Zune (16 October 20060 <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#101606jobs> at 17 October 2006

Wired News, Zune Won't Kill the IPod (3 October 2006) <http://www.wired.com/news/columns/0,71896-0.html?tw=wn_index_21> at 6 October 2006

Digital Music News, Pre-Zune Drama Continues, Napster Bristles Against Microsoft (5 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#100506zune> at 6 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Zune to end file sharing war (4 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10024?PHPSESSID=c5a36df6c3161e6b6f1a394046666bd5> at 5 October 2006

p2pnet.net, Zune, CC and awkward questions (30 September 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9981> at 3 October 2006

Kazaa considers the future:
MicroMart, Kazaa: Where Do They Go Now? (October 2006) http://www.micromart.co.uk/default.aspx?contentid=0a437af8-b1f5-4ffc-a6c8-f567007946de&featureid=3257> at 24 October 2006

CBS radio to pay out for payola:
MarketWatch, Spitzer says CBS radio to pay $2 mln to settle payola charges (19 October 2006) <http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Story/Story.aspx?dist=newsfinder&siteid=mktw&guid=%7B208557F5-9C3A-4EE5-BAC5-EB146C3C6586%7D> at 24 October 2006

Digital Music News, CBS Radio Settles Spitzer Payola Probe, Pays $2 Million (23 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/#102306cbs> at 24 October 2006

RIAA fuducation:
p2pnet.net, i-Safe, RIAA mind-rape project (23 October 2006) <http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10194?PHPSESSID=59290f7e6596b74680884e8447648c9f> at 24 October 2006

More IFPI propaganda:
IFPI, Improvement in the legal landscape for P2P networks (17 October 2006) <http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20061017c.html> at 18 October 2006

IFPI, IFPI education campaigns (17 October 2006) <http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20061017b.html> at 18 October 2006

IFPI, The legitimate digital music market (17 October 2006) http://www.ifpi.org/site-content/press/20061017a.html> at 18 October 2006

p2pnet.net, IFPI revives DFC DRM (14 October 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/10116?PHPSESSID=16a21e9c3068781e396ceb1cad19749a> at 16 october 2006

Digital Music News, IFPI Figures Reveal Growing Digital Music Share (13 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#101306elev> at 13 October 2006

US ringtone compulsory license:
Digital Music News, US Copyright Office Mandates Compulsory Ringtone Licensing (17 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#101706ring> at 18 October 2006

Fisher on licensing p2p:
Testimony of William W. Fisher III before theSubcommittee on 21st Century CompetitivenessCommittee on Education and the WorkforceHearing on:The Internet and the College Campus: How the Entertainment Industry and Higher Education are Working to Combat Illegal Piracy (26 September 2006) <http://www.house.gov/ed_workforce/hearings/109th/21st/piracy092606/fisher.htm> at 17 October 2006

mp3 player comparisons:
p2pnet.net, Music players for Christmas (16 October 2006) http://www.p2pnet.net/story/10127> at 17 October 2006

Reviving p2p:
Slyck.com, Eight Ways to Revitalize P2P (12 October 2006) <http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1305> at 13 October 2006

SonyBMG merger:
CNet News/Reuters, Sony, Bertelsmann appeal annulment of joint venture (5 October 2006) <http://news.com.com/Sony,+Bertelsmann+appeal+annulment+of+joint+venture/2100-1014_3-6122902.html?tag=nefd.top> at 6 October 2006

WIPO broadcast treaty:
The Register, Broadcast treaty needs sounding out, says WIPO (4 October 2006) <http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/10/04/wipo_halts_broadcast_treaty/> at 6 October 2006

Pirate parties unite:
p2pnet.net, Pan-Europe Pirate attack (30 September 2006) <http://p2pnet.net/story/9975> at 3 October 2006

USA piracy report:
AGIPNews, Bush Administration Releases Report on IP Enforcement and Protection (1 October 2006) <http://www.ag-ip-news.com/GetArticle.asp?Art_ID=3610&lang=en> at 3 October 2006

SIRA legislation delayed:
Digital Music News, Copyright Modernization Act Tabled In Congress (2 October 2006) <http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/index_html#100206copy> at 3 October 2006