Items of Note

BAYU in the News

BAYU has been of interest to both local and national media, as it addresses P2P filesharing, an issue all universities face. These articles express a variety of opinions and viewpoints.

P2P and Filesharing: Rewarding or Risky?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) filesharing is an exciting technology. Unfortunately, today's P2P technology is most often used to share and distribute files that are copyright-protected, which can result in civil or criminal liability for violation of copyright law. Besides the risk of being prosecuted or sued, filesharing often is coupled with other hazards for you and your computer.

Talk About IT: Illegal Filesharing

Illegal filesharing is a hot topic on many college campuses across the country. In this episode of Talk About IT, three experts explain filesharing as it relates to the Iowa State University community.