Pirates look forward to business

Following several high-profile court cases, more and more previously illegal file-sharing services are trying to reinvent themselves as legitimate businesses. The BBC reports.

However, it is not just the threat of legal action that has caused the change of heart, say some industry watchers.

"They have realised they can make money out of it," said Eddy Leviten of the UK's Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact).

"They have advertising on their sites and, as those sites attract more eyeballs, they are getting more advertising income."

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emily | 2:35 PM | Copypright Issues |
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