Judge blocks code that unlock DVD encryption

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A New York state federal judge has enjoined the publisher of Internet World Wide Web site www.2600.org from posting or linking to software a code that unlocks the copy-protection encryption of digital video disc movies. The decision is a key victory in a test case by the entertainment industry against Internet copyright infringement. It is one of the first validations of the 1998 Digital Millenium Copyright Act. Market research firm IDC analyst Malcolm Maclachlan said the ruling would politicize the tech industry as it would have implications for people who write software code.

Legal issues & crime, www.2600.org

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Napster's Bertelsmann alliance isn't music to all ears

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Napster announced on Oct 31, 2000, that it signed a partnership agreement with entertainment giant Bertelsman Music Group Inc to create a pay music service. The announcement indicated that Napster, a provider of no-charge song-swap online service, would evolve into a two-tier, pay and free system. Music fans who frequent the site of Napster are furious when they heard news about the partnership and accuse Napster of selling out to the money-hungry recording industry.

Alliances, partnerships, Integrated Record Production/Distribution, Records & Tapes, Videotex & Teletext Svcs NEC, Internet services, Online information services, Sound recordings

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Pay to play: BMG, Napster discuss deal on fees

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Napster has entered into an agreement with Bertelsmann, BMG music's parent company, that could signal a truce in the song-swapping service's battle with the music industry. The deal involves transforming Napster's service to one that charges a membership fee to users. The money would be used to pay record labels and artists for the right to distribute their music. A monthly charge of $4.95 is being discussed.

Strategic alliances, Recorded Music Producers, Record Production, Database and Directory Publishers, Music producers (Persons)

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