Microsoft Warns P2P Users - P2P-Zone

19-02-04, 06:42 PM

It has become common practice in the file-sharing community not to trust the likes of the RIAA or MPAA. However, most already know these trade organizations are actively working to collect information and corrupt file-sharing networks.

However, BetaNews.com is reporting that Microsoft is actually working with some P2P developers to determine the identities of those downloading the Windows 2000 and Windows NT source code. If true, this questions the trust that many file-traders place with P2P developers.

Microsoft stated in a press release they will begin warning users on P2P networks who search for or download the source code. However, at this time Microsoft will not be filing any lawsuits. For now they will simply inform users via snail mail their actions are in breech of copyright laws.

In addition, Microsoft will be placing "alerts" within P2P networks whenever a search for the source code is conducted. The "alert" will notify the individual that downloading the source code is an act of evil. Ebcvg.com, a networking security site, has reported the following information on the Windows 2000 source code only:

"The timestamps on the files generally say 25 July 2000. The source is contained in a Zip file of size 213,748,207 bytes, named windows_2000_source_code.zip, which has been widely circulated on P2P networks. Some dummy files of similar size, containing just strings of zeroes, have also circulated."

Its interesting to note that Microsoft does not specify how it obtained the identities of suspected P2P users, nor does it specify which P2P networks it is working with. Considering the difficulty the RIAA is having obtaining the identities of P2P users, it stands to reason that the BetaNews.com article may be accurate.

http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=399

multi · 19-02-04, 08:30 PM

i dont know if i have ever trusted microsoft much anyway...sounds a bit like scare tactics to me...

pod · 20-02-04, 12:27 AM

The cat is out of the bag now, but they have to be seen doing something. Any hackers that wanted to download the source have already done so, and expect exploits for 'older' software, like IE 5, or stuff MS didn't feel was worthy of auditing or fixing, leaking into the underground and the wild over the next 6 months. Nto a good time to be Microsoft.

19-02-04, 06:42 PM	#1
janett999 Posts: n/a	Microsoft Warns P2P Users It has become common practice in the file-sharing community not to trust the likes of the RIAA or MPAA. However, most already know these trade organizations are actively working to collect information and corrupt file-sharing networks. However, BetaNews.com is reporting that Microsoft is actually working with some P2P developers to determine the identities of those downloading the Windows 2000 and Windows NT source code. If true, this questions the trust that many file-traders place with P2P developers. Microsoft stated in a press release they will begin warning users on P2P networks who search for or download the source code. However, at this time Microsoft will not be filing any lawsuits. For now they will simply inform users via snail mail their actions are in breech of copyright laws. In addition, Microsoft will be placing "alerts" within P2P networks whenever a search for the source code is conducted. The "alert" will notify the individual that downloading the source code is an act of evil. Ebcvg.com, a networking security site, has reported the following information on the Windows 2000 source code only: "The timestamps on the files generally say 25 July 2000. The source is contained in a Zip file of size 213,748,207 bytes, named windows_2000_source_code.zip, which has been widely circulated on P2P networks. Some dummy files of similar size, containing just strings of zeroes, have also circulated." Its interesting to note that Microsoft does not specify how it obtained the identities of suspected P2P users, nor does it specify which P2P networks it is working with. Considering the difficulty the RIAA is having obtaining the identities of P2P users, it stands to reason that the BetaNews.com article may be accurate. http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=399

19-02-04, 08:30 PM	#2
multi Thanks for being with arse Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The other side of the world Posts: 10,343	i dont know if i have ever trusted microsoft much anyway...sounds a bit like scare tactics to me... __________________ i beat the internet - the end boss is hard Secret Temple of It

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20-02-04, 12:27 AM	#3
pod Bumbling idiot Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, CA Posts: 787	The cat is out of the bag now, but they have to be seen doing something. Any hackers that wanted to download the source have already done so, and expect exploits for 'older' software, like IE 5, or stuff MS didn't feel was worthy of auditing or fixing, leaking into the underground and the wild over the next 6 months. Nto a good time to be Microsoft.