thought you all might like to hear this one

http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2012/03/19/the-pirate-bay-to-fly-server-drones-to-avoid-law-enforcement

Now that's what I call cloud computing 

I don't know, the lengths people will go to get round copyright. 

It is truly amazing how far some people go to get around the copyright law.  I have mixed emotions on the subject of copyright. I see both sides of the story where it is good for the creator, but also I see the restraints for global advancement.

How long before they start trying to aquire hellfire missiles to arm the drones and campaigning for regime change?

Ah, the happy day's of Pirate Radio. That could be controlled and/or eradicated as well.  Apparently  not, so what did the "powers that be" do about it, they gave the people what they wanted, at a price they could afford.

Warning, Rant.

Come on people, wake up, there is an awful lot of profit to be made out of pennies. Stop being greedy, what is Copy Right after all. You may own the image, but you don't own the content. Theft is Theft, no matter how you dress it up, so make Theft a waste of time. Make it cheap enough legally. How much does it cost to chase these thing through the courts, after all, that's eating into your profits. This will not be stopped, another way WILL be found should you succeed.

We all live on the same Rock, wouldn't it be nice if we all could share, all play together like nice Children.

Rant done.

Nice rant Diesel 

Agreed, nice rant Diesel   

I am ashamed to say that I have, in the past, used pirated software and listened to illegally downloaded music. I'm not proud of this, and I no longer condone this type of activity. However, I agree that music and software is far more expensive than it ought to be. I agree with Diesel's rant, but I think that that rant should be expanded to address BOTH sides, not just the various industries. Those who are violating the various copyright and anti-piracy laws also need to be taken to task (my younger self included, because at one point I had many thousands of dollars worth of illegal software), and given a severe "tongue lashing".

(BTW, having a great time in Baltimore, visiting friends prior to the Chatbots 3.2 conference! I'm taking pics, and will post them at some point after my return!)

Glad to hear your having a great time Dave 
May the rest of your trip be as great or even better