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Digital file check kit
Music fans who want be safe and legal on the
internet are offered a freely-available software programme that will help them
stop their computer being used for illegal file-swapping of copyrighted music
and movies.
Digital File Check (DFC) is a simple
educational tool that aims to guide computer users. DFC helps to show how they,
or their families, colleagues and friends, can enjoy music and film legally and
responsibly.
DFC helps to remove or block any of the unwanted "file-sharing"
programmes commonly used to distribute copyrighted files illegally. It also
allows the user to delete copyrighted music and video files from the "shared
folders" of the computer from where they are commonly swapped illegally on the
internet. Finally, it goes through a simple inventory of all music, movie and
picture files on the user's computer.
DFC is an initiative tool aimed at all computer users, as well
as organisations. It is especially useful for parents who want to encourage
their children to enjoy music responsibly on the internet. It is free, voluntary
and for private use only and does not tip-off any anti-piracy organisations.
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