Talk:Courses/Computer Science/CPSC 203/CPSC 203 2007Summer L60/CPSC 203 2007Summer L60 TermProjects/YouTube: Why Pay?

== You Tube, Why Pay? == By:Joyce Wong, Pam Red Gun, Andy Wong, Rebecca Cox

Introduction

Problem Statement: (Ruff)

The creation of an original piece of work, as well as the purchase of those creations, is a unique process that must be protected through legal means, so that the author or owner can fully benefit from their works distribution. As a means of sharing information, technology today is largely utilized as a free access to these songs, literary works, photographs and most importantly, videos. As one of the largest and most readily available sources of media sharing, Youtube presents an opportunity to infringe upon the copyright laws put in place to protect the creators and owners of media

You Tube is the new popular culture in technology, which allows individuals to view a vast array of media. The web site is a tool that can be accessed right in the comfort of home and work environments. The benefits of You Tube are:

You Tube & Infringement of CopyRights

== Copy Rights == [1] [2] [3] [4]

== Legal Issues == [5] [6]