IFPI (an international equivalent to the RIAA or BPI) has released it?s very own virus. The virus removes file-sharing programs commonly used to distribute illegal files. It also deletes all files in Shared Folders. Now even though you probably agree to this I don?t like it.
The IFPI released a bit of software called Digital File Check.
Digital File Check (DFC) is a simple educational tool that aims to guide computer users, many of whom might be new to the world of online music. DFC helps to show how they, or their families, colleagues and friends, can enjoy music and film legally and responsibly without risking legal action by copyright holders.
Digital File Check (DFC) helps to remove or block of any of the unwanted “file-sharing” programmes commonly used to distribute copyrighted files illegally. It also allows the user to delete copyrighted music and video files from the “shared folders” of the computer from where they are commonly swapped illegally on the internet. Finally, it goes through a simple inventory of all music, movie and picture files on the user’s computer.
File-sharing has many legal uses. Most Linux distros are shared by P2P, as are many copyleft and Creative Commons music/video. I oppose this software, but it doesn?t have me worried! Why? Who will download it? Worried parents, but no nerd who has legal uses will let their parents round their PC/Mac.
This is a brief post ? sorry.
