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Peer to peer sites shut

Can't handle the pressure
Thu Sep 22 2005, 07:08
P2P site WinMX.com ceased operating yesterday and eDonkey.com has closed its New York office.

According to Reuters, the closures follow the legal fallout caused by the landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court in June.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) last week sent out cease and desist letters to seven file sharing groups. A spokeswoman for the RIAA declined to name the targets, although WinMX and eDonkey were almost certainly on the hit list.

However, as one door closes, it seems about ten more doors open. It could be a little difficult to stem the tide.

More at the New York Times. µ

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