 The RIAA once again mixed up the targets of their lawsuit, yet
attempted to send a strong message to college students. The ''John Doe''
suits, brought by the major record companies, cite the individuals for
illegally distributing copyrighted music on the Internet via unauthorized
peer-to-peer services such as KaZaa, eDonkey and
Limewire.
Among
those sued today are 68 users of computer networks at 23 universities and
colleges including Bentley College, Bridgewater State College, Georgetown
University, University of Massachusetts (Lowell), Harvard University
Medical School, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University,
Illinois State University, The Ohio State University, Ohio University,
University of Kentucky, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Pace University,
SUNY at Morrisville, Texas A&M University, University of South
Florida, University of Southern Mississippi, Indiana Institute of
Technology, Indiana University, Wabash College, Michigan State University,
Wayne State University, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor).
The
crusade continues as the industry claims the legit music services is the
only viable option for those targeted. They continue to sue those
assumingly will try to reach a quick settlement even before the Supreme
Court makes a decision. This still leaves many consumers confused about
their rights are.
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