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Task 1-Internet Piracy

Task 1-Internet Piracy

1. Stross, Randall, 2002. "Music Distribution over the Internet Should Be Regulated." The Internet Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. Helen Cothran. San Diego: Greenhaven Press.

This source, as well as the other three from the books titled The Internet Opposing Viewpoints offer very interesting textual debates of various internet topics. There were two books, one from 2002 and one from 2005, each containing two articles about music piracy. One article claims piracy is a large problem, the other claims the problem is exaggerated(Stross, Randall, 2002). All four articles are by different authors to offer four different and opposing viewpoints. (This explanation is for this and the other three citations from The Internet Opposing Viewpoints, however I will not duplicate this information for each annotation) This particular source discusses how music downloading is destroying the music companies and harming the artists. He claims the Internet encourages less talented artists. This can be used within my paper to discuss the effects internet piracy has on the music industry.

2. Marks, Steve, 2005. "Internet Piracy Is a Serious Problem." The Internet Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. James D. Torr. San Diego: Greenhaven Press.

Steve Marks, a member of the general counsel for the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) argues the illegal acquisition of music files threatens the survival of the music industry. He claims that P2P networks have the capability of limiting the illegal copying of music, but choose not to(Marks, Steve, 2005). He also describes the RIAA's plan to combat piracy. This article will come in handy to describe methods of combating internet piracy, as well as views of a gloomy future for the record industry.

Internet piracy refers to the use of the Internet for illegally copying or distributing unauthorized software. The offenders may use the Internet for all or some of their operations including the advertising, offering, acquiring, or distribution of pirated software.

3. Card, Orson Scott, 2005. "The Problem of Internet Piracy Is Exaggerated." The Internet Opposing Viewpoints. Ed. James D. Torr. San Diego: Greenhaven Press.

Orson Scott Card argues the music industry is greatly exaggerating the severity of music obtained via the internet. He claims CD sales are not down due to internet piracy, but rather, because today's music offerings are poor. He also says P2P networks allow artists to get more exposure allowing a benefit to both artists and consumers. This opinion can be yet another personal view of the record industry. The facts of this article must be carefully examined, but may heed interesting data.

The Web has increased software piracy—it's easy for seeming legitimate businesses to create a Web site and then advertise and distribute pirated software. Plus, the explosive growth of e-commerce, combined with anonymity and unlimited volume, have made it even easier for criminals to sell counterfeit software online.

4. Alexander, Alison, and Janice Hanson, 2005. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Issues in Mass Media and Society. 8th ed. Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill/Dushkin.

This book of compiled information contains an issue on the music ...