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downloads stories: 7 news summaries

(Newser) - France is poised to enact a far-reaching crackdown on those who illegally download music and movies, the New York Times reports. A new law expected to be approved tomorrow allows the music and film industry to monitor the downloads of individual users and report any violations to a new copyright... More »

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France • downloads • online music • illegal downloading

Video Service Could Be Behind Amazon Glitches

Pending TV and movie streaming may be snarling system

Jun 10, 08 2:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Amazon's new digital video service could be behind the glitches that have been plaguing the site, reports the New York Times. The online retailer was knocked offline for two hours last week and suffered sporadic problems yesterday. Analysts believe the company may be rejigging its distribution system ahead of the... More »

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downloads • digital video • Jeff Bezos • video downloads • streaming content • Amazon.com

Planted on Networks, Phony Download Infects 500K PCs

Malware masquerading as media file seen widely on sharing sites like Limewire

May 8, 08 6:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Almost 500,000 people have unintentionally downloaded an adware bundle from file-sharing networks in the past week, security firm McAfee says, with ugly consequences. Disguised as a music file or popular movies, the phony file is circulating on the eDonkey and Limewire networks. It asks users to install a codec... More »

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file sharing • trojans • downloads • eDonkey • malware • adware • McAfee • Limewire

A Good Day for EU File Sharers

Telecoms don't have to turn over personal data of illegal download suspects: court

Jan 29, 08 2:46 PM CST
(Newser) - The EU’s high court ruled today that telecommunications companies are not obligated to turn over the personal data of individuals suspected of illegally sharing copyrighted material online, the AP reports. The European Court of Justice said member nations could create laws allowing for the disclosure of file-sharers’ info in... More »

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file sharing • downloads • European Court • MP3s • copyright infringement

The Real Macworld Scoop: Video Podcasts on Apple TV

Under the radar advancement offers new world of free programming

Jan 16, 08 12:38 PM CST
(Newser) - Thin laptops and online movie rentals got the hype, but NY Times blogger Saul Hansell says the real news from Macworld is the inclusion of video podcasts on Apple TV. This opens up a new world of free, ad-supported, on-demand programming on our televisions, which he predicts will eventually... More »

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Apple • AppleTV • downloads • iPod video • video podcasts

Fans Livid Over Blocked Baseball Vids

MLB switches DRM provider; purchased content now defunct

Nov 7, 07 11:49 PM CST
(Newser) - Now that Major League Baseball has switched its DRM provider, fans who purchased videos and other baseball content in '06 can no longer access their downloads. A representative for the league explained that they had made one-time purchases, although a blogger says based on a phone interview with MLB officials... More »

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MLB • downloads • blogger • baseball content • baseball

The Voodoo is Weak for Vudu Movie Box

Downloadable video gadget falls short on selection, price, bandwidth,
the Wall Street Journal says

Oct 10, 07 12:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - Downloading movies to your TV might seem convenient in theory, but in practice the Vudu is bad magic, the Wall Street Journal says. Sure, its setup and interface are easy, and the picture quality’s good. But sparse selection, high prices and slow downloads sink the device. Vudu’s 5,... More »

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movie on demand • downloads • Vudu • gadget

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