Steal This File Sharing Book: What They Won't Tell You About File Sharing

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Steal This File Sharing Book tackles the thorny issue of file sharing networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus, and Usenet. It explains how these networks work and how to use them. It exposes the dangers of using file sharing networks-including viruses, spyware, and lawsuits-and tells how to avoid them.In addition to covering how people use file sharing networks to share everything from music and video files to books and pornography, it also reveals how people use them to share secrets and censored information banned by their governments. Includes coverage of the ongoing battle between the software, video, and music pirates and the industries that are trying to stop them. Steal This File Sharing Book tackles the thorny issue of file sharing networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus, and Usenet. It explains how these networks work and how to use them. The bestselling author also exposes the dangers of using file sharing networks--including viruses, spyware, and lawsuits--and tells how to avoid them.Includes indexLearning about file sharing -- Finding the files -- The peer-to-peer file sharing networks -- Navigating newsgroups -- Instant messaging and online chat rooms -- Finding files on web and ftp sites -- Stealing files -- Protecting yourself and your computer -- The file formats -- Steal this music -- Steal this movie -- Steal this book -- Steal this program -- Steal this video game -- Steal this porn -- Random thievery -- The future -- The legal alternatives -- How the corporations fight back -- Index.