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    Researchers at Royal Philips Electronics are developing new "fingerprinting" technology that could automatically identify and block transmission of digital-video files, potentially handing movie studios a new weapon in its war on peer-to-peer networks.

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    ZDNet Australia's coverage of the legal blitz by music piracy investigators on organisations and individuals it claims are involved in copyright-infringing activities.

  • Senator wants to ban P2P networks

    The chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary said Thursday that a ban on file-trading networks is urgently required but agreed to work with tech companies concerned that devices like Apple Computer's iPod would be imperiled.

  • SurfControl tool blocks IM, P2P networks

    IT managers who want to block staff use of instant messaging or peer-to-peer networks have a new ally in SurfControl.

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    Sharman Networks, makers of the popular Kazaa peer-to-peer (p2p) software, will sell a feature length Bollywood movie through its service.

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    IT managers who want to block staff use of instant messaging or peer-to-peer networks have a new ally in SurfControl.

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    During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.

  • Time for a P2P file-sharing policy

    Whether you give your employees free rein when it comes to peer-to-peer applications or prohibit their use, it's important for you to take a position on the issue. Here's a policy that can give you some guidance.

  • Avoiding P2P security nightmares

    Prevent P2P problems on your network by preparing for security threats from programs such as Napster and KaZaa.

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  • Jumping on the Napster Train

    Peer-to-peer computing is hot, but what are we going to share now that we can't share music for free?

  • Microsoft adds P2P tools for Windows

    Microsoft is beefing up the peer-to-peer capabilities for its Windows XP operating system.

  • DVD to the rescue?

    Commentary: This radical proposal could save the music business and give consumers what they want.

  • Microsoft makes P2P play

    Microsoft introduced additions to Windows XP designed to make the operating system better tuned for peer-to-peer applications.

  • Overdue Morpheus P2P program released

    File-swapping company StreamCast Networks has released a long-awaited new version of its Morpheus software, in a bid to recapture its once-unrivalled online popularity.

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