Probably more than the total of whats listed at the top. Plus those figures don't take into account expenses, taxes etc. so they will actually be lower.
Yeah well I-Tunes has a much cooler name and people don't automatically think "sad computer geek" when I tell them I use it. Both serious flaws with WinAmp.
That it protects you from the software that they use to gather data on you automatically but if they suspect you it won't protect you from your ISP handing over information on your downloading habits.
No, the simplest thing to do is just keep all your music in a non-shared folder. I was just making the point that since it is illegal and there is an electronic audit trail there will always be a way they can get you if they really want to.
You can download and not share and therefore not upload.
No. I think they are after people who share lots of files (uploaders) to cut the supply. A bit like targetting the suppliers of drugs rather than the dealers or addicts.
I don't know whether to watch it now.
I'm really squemish about gory things but the link is just sitting there willing me to click it.
Shall I or not?
Help, I'm scared.
Spin I would imagine. They are underestimating and we are overestimating.
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