Telstra says it will trial slowing down its users at peak periods to discourage the use of peer-to-peer software. But will it cut piracy or just piss off its customers?
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ONLINE PIRACY
E-books ahead of the curve but can’t ignore piracy
While the music industry was reacting hostilely to online environments, e-books were quick to embrace digital platforms. They’ve survived the initial flood of piracy but will soon face more challenges, writes John Biggs.
READ MOREPolicing the high seas of internet piracy
Crikey readers have their say.
READ MORELegit alternatives the only way to contain online piracy
There are many hypocrisies in the online piracy debate — for example illegal filesharing has been a powerful PR tool for the music industry — but there is only one effective way to contain it, writes Frédéric Filloux.
READ MOREThe copyright lobby’s loose facts
As Crikey has revealed, the data advanced by the copyright lobby on piracy is full of holes. Even the public report into the issue can’t be believed, muddying the debate for industry and creators.
READ MOREPiracy and the internet
Crikey readers have their say.
READ MOREData download: lies, damned lies and piracy reports
Illegal downloading will cost the industry over $5 billion by 2016 and “8000 fewer jobs in the core content industries last year”, according to a report in Fairfax papers. But that’s not telling the whole story.
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