3.02.2006

MPAA suits

Isohunt.com, one of my favorite .torrent distribution sites, is under attack by the MPAA. They are hitting all the major sites, including the BTHub tracker, which is going to really kill the effectiveness of torrents in general.

MPAA Press Release

Anyone know any news reporters? They want their story told. Have them send inquiries to . Go to their front page for the details of their situation, and user comments.

Also, if you can spare a few bucks, they're opening a defense fund. With the help of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), they're going to fight this thing. And this time, it's not a couple of kids--these guys have resources, and they've been preparing for this for a long time. The outcome of this lawsuit could set a precedent for future cases.