Members of the //bit-tech// forums are reporting receiving letters from UK law firm Davenport Lyons demanding dosh - £520 and upwards - for ‘making available’ a range of games on peer-to-peer networks. If the money isn’t forthcoming, they threaten court action with a plentiful supply of legalese.
Well, hooey. So far the only people they’ve taken to court are individuals who ignored the letter and didn’t turn up on their court day - which resulted in a default victory for Davenport Lyons.
If you receive such a letter, **do not ignore it**. Instead, ask to see the ‘evidence’ that you made the software available. I’ve drafted a sample letter to send back to Davenport Lyons which //bit-tech// members have found useful.
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