What people do is their own business. Problem is that a technology ie Gnutella is deemed to be only for "illegal" use.

My point is that there is Gnutella the client and on top of that functionality can be build. Money is made by providing worthwhile functionality. This can have central functionality like in a peer server or, files are distributed and you get the file that is nearest to you (saving on bandwith and increasing speed) within a closed community.

By making the client universal, it is up to the user to utilise the functionality. By spending effort on the server/services that can be provided, the company that does the work is legitimate and out of bounds for a RIAA, BUMA/STEMRA.

When you make clear what good use can be made of the technology by not focussing on a RIAA, you make your point best.

Thanks,
have fun
Gerard