"The popular Internet file sharing service Grokster Ltd. may be going the way of Napster.In a surprise settlement with the recording and movie industry announced Monday, Grokster agreed to shut down its music and movie swapping software and pay $50 million in damages."
GOOD! People don't understand how unsafe and unsecure those networks really are. Using any P2P app is just about the stupidest thing I can think of (other than no firewall).
Sure, with applications like Grokster you get free movies and free music, Wheeeee!, but you also are inviting whatever other programs people feel like making straight into your PC. I've heard it before, "Well, it said 'Free Porn' so I downloaded it." Okay, really, are you using your brain? These networks are a breeding ground for virii. I have to say it again. GOOD!
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