Envisional was commissioned by NBC Universal to analyse the amount of internet usage dedicated to copyright infringement, particularly in the area of film. One of the areas they looked at was the content on BitTorrent, which is the most used file sharing protocol worldwide. It was shown that 35.2% of what they found on BitTorrent
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File Sharing and the Revenue of the Creative Industries Introduction File sharing hosts, who provide online storage to share various files ripped from media like recorded music, films, and books, have been considered as a type of internet piracy that threatens the creative industries, including films, music, software, and books. (Van Eijk, 2011) However, after the shutdown of Megaupload, one of the most popular file hosting site, a series of ripple effect happened, causing several other file sharing
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toward car sharing programs. The drivers who use the car sharing are attracted to the program because of it is affordable. The program can offer access to a car without the stress of car ownership hassles such as routine maintenance and auto insurance, nor will they risk losing their car if they cannot afford to pay it. It is also convenient for low-income households as it enables us they money they would usually use for a car payment toward other household or personal expenses. Car-sharing services
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their own way of thinking or own opinion. There are many people who have different feelings about issues. Content sharing, File sharing, or Piracy; whatever you want to call this issue. I have studied many ways and resources in this topic. I have looked at many articles on this issue. There is much to be discussed on the topic and things can get pretty heated about it. My view on file sharing is that we should be allowed to do what we want with the information we provide. I feel very strongly about this
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ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY JACINTO STREET, DAVAO CITY ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY JACINTO STREET, DAVAO CITY ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING: WHERE THE SOCIETY STANDS AN ARGUMENTATIVE RESEARCH PAPER SUBMITTED BY: DAYLE TULANG EZEKIEL BITER SUBMITTED TO: VIVIEN GRACE AGBON-JUHAHIB, Ph.D. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The researchers would want to thank everyone who has contributed in making this argumentative research paper possible. Firstly, to our Almighty Father, who has given us support in things
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music can be purchased, uploaded, and played through these devices. The Mo Music company has created a product that fits right in to this progressive wireless advancement, the Swap application with cloud storage. Based on our market research, music sharing is very popular; however, there is not a current way to share music/media through wireless devices, which was the means of creating the Swap application and cloud. This application has the potential to create a new distribution method for music as
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proposed two laws that could put an end to peer to peer sharing, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). Because of these two laws the shutdown of the file sharing website Megaupload occurred which allegedly cost the entertainment industry hundreds of millions of dollars in sales all due to illegal downloading of music and movies. Although it may be impossible to actually find each website that allows file sharing, some music companies are hoping that other websites
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HMV Group (http://www.hmvgroup.com/answers/our-businesses.aspx) Business What are the products you sell and who are your customers? HMV is one of the world’s leading retailers of entertainment products, with a fast-growing live and ticketing division. The HMV brand is synonymous with range authority, expertise, customer service and the most stimulating environments in which to buy and experience entertainment. Our typical customers are enthusiasts, who view each purchase as a high priority
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Is the free sharing of copyrighted material on the internet a morally acceptable action? Can we apply different moral philosophies to such a modern problem? In recent history, with the advent of peer-to-peer sharing programs and the free availability of many different types of media on the internet, the morality of the sharing of copyrighted material has come into question. In order to gain understanding on issue, we can apply several universal moral theories, including the Kantian, Utilitarian,
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the last few years, and continue to do so at what can be an alarming pace. People interested in selling their music face an uncertain market that seems to be still looking for the best method of dissemination considering problems like internet file sharing and illegal downloads. What has become clear is that giving away music for free has to be at least part of a strategy for distributing music. Major artists frequently release free singles or even whole EPs to be downloaded by the masses. A few
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