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FEDS SHUT DOWN BITTORRENT HUB:
Federal agents shut down a popular Web site Wednesday that had distributed copyrighted music and movies, including versions of the latest “Star Wars” movie.
Homeland security agents from several divisions served search warrants on 10 people around the country suspected of being involved with the Elite Torrents site, and took over the group’s main server. The agency said it was the first criminal enforcement action aimed at copyright infringers who use the now-popular BitTorrent file-swapping technology.
Visitors to the Elite Torrents Wednesday found a bright red screen displaying a message that operators were under investigation for criminal copyright infringement.
I think we have to support copyright; people who create music and films and books deserve to profit from their hard work.