The internet and digital media are a nightmare for copyright holders. In the past, most people simply didn't have the resources or the inclination to make thousands of copies of material to distribute and the quality was obviously inferior. There were a few criminals into large scale operations but at least they could be focused on. Now, anyone can distribute countless perfect copies over the 'net and be extremely difficult to track down. At the same time, of course, there is a potential gold mine for companies via the new medium. For now, the whole thing is in a state of flux as the players try to determine a position. Unfortunately for consumers, a lot of these companies want to use their lobbying clout to pass legislation that really goes too far in many cases - no surprise there. Also no surprise that the only people who really make out on this are the lawyers.

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