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A perfect example of technology backfiring on us is expressed in the recent events involving the file-sharing network known to many as "Kazaa". As many online users know, Kazaa is a program that enables people to share their files, and in turn, download others'. In the few years it has been available, Kazaa has managed to become widely-popular; used by millions worldwide. However, the files shared on this network are not always "free". Most music files (or MP3's) and movies are "ripped" from the source, usually a CD or DVD, and distributed out onto the net via Kazaa. I personally use Kazaa and have seen whole album compilations and movies not even released to the public yet. The Recording Industry Association of America has taken steps to prevent this pirating of copyrighted material, and in the past, has caused the demise of pred