September 26, 2006

Limewire Sues RIAA

Yesterday p2p software developer LimeWire countersued the RIAA, on the basis of anticompetitive behavior. LimeWire is demanding almost $476 million for damages and claiming that the RIAA is attempting to develop a monopoly over digital distribution.

The alleged unfair business practices include collusion among the record companies to price their licensing rates in such a way that independent music sellers can't afford to stay in business, LimeWire said.

High licensing fees, power hungry, and threatening smaller businesses creates a very strong case against the Music Bully. It would seem that the p2p community is finally rallying it's troops and ready to fight back. Thank God.

Filed under P2P Crap by cldnails

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September 26, 2006

cldnails @ 2:37 pm

If your interested in the specifics of the case, check out the article on PCAdvisor.

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