RapidShare Wins the Day

RapidShare, a popular file sharing site, has dodged a copyright bullet. A Fed. Judge in CA ruled that RapidShare isn't guilty of copyright infringement because it doesn't have a searchable index.
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RapidShare Wins Big: RapidShare, one of the most popular file sharing sites, has dodged a serious copyright bullet. A Federal Judge in California ruled that RapidShare is not guilty of copyright infringement because it does not have a searchable index. It's a subtle, but valid point.

Isohunt Under Fire: Just after the positive ruling for RapidShare, a different Federal judge shut down Isohunt - an indexed file-sharing site that is a haven for illegal downloads of movies and television shows. This is an arms race and the good guys are at a serious disadvantage.

Higher Termination Fees: AT&T is getting competitive. As more iPhone competitors roll out, AT&T is jacking up in the price of the iPhone termination fee from $150 to a whopping $325. The move comes months after Verizon increased its termination fee for select smart phones to $350. Will a higher termination fee keep you in your phone longer? The carriers certainly hope so.

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