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[Nvyseal]

images/news/mafiaa.jpgAllOfMp3, the popular online music store, has been shut down by the Russian government. Pressure from the United States, and a refusal to enter the World Trade Organisation (WTO) convinced the Kremlin to take the website down for good.

Before the shutdown AllOfMP3 had nearly 6 million users who were able to download songs and albums for a fraction of the price from authorized alternatives such as the iTunes Store. MP3s were sold for $0.20 per song, or less.

It is not clear how effective the shutdown of AllOfMP3 will be. Most users will probably move to MP3sparks, a similar service with a similar setup, launched by the same company. This site is not illegal under Russian law because they use a different licensing model.

Via Torrent Freak

[m.oreilly]

dang, glad i got a "few" favorites before the clampdown

[chriso_86]

Darn Russians!! What are they going to do next, hang the iron curtain back up?!! When will it end!!

[m.oreilly]

chriso_86, on Jul 2 2007, 09:35 PM, said:

...When will it end!!

when tom cruz stops being happy and gay...

[banj0]

m.oreilly, on Jul 3 2007, 01:16 AM, said:

when tom cruz stops being happy and gay...

[David_Heavey]

chriso_86, on Jul 3 2007, 05:35 AM, said:

Darn Russians!!

If you read the article it says the Russians closed it because of pressure from the US ... So really, why can't fully blame the Russians?

Don't want to start an arguement. Just jotting down my thoughts

[VROSA]

...and the pressure will not cease...
...so will this be the end of the "ilegal bits paradise" ? ...lol...

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when tom cruz stops being happy and gay...