November 16, 2007

Anti-P2P college bill advances in House

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a step toward approving a Hollywood-backed spending bill requiring universities to consider offering "alternatives" and "technology-based deterrents" to illegal peer-to-peer file sharing.

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Some university representatives and fair-use advocates worry that schools run the risk of losing aid for their students if they fail to come up with the required plans.


A dangerous path to travel.

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