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Kim Dotcom Unveils ME.GA To Replace MegaUpload
The new service encrypts files on the fly so only the uploader will know the contents of the file. "The new Mega encrypts and decrypts your data transparently in your browser, on the fly. You hold the keys to what you store in the cloud, not us." Dotcom believes the move to encryped files will put the responsibility on the the uploader rather than his site and it's administrators.
Dotcom is currently seeking investors in his new venture. He is also calling on tech lovers to donate some server for the new service. If you have "At least 20 TB of disk space, quality RAID controller, at least 4 GB of RAM, at least 1 Gbps uplink (2 Gbps preferred) Linux" kicking around in your garage then you could be a part of the me.ga.
Full details can be found at me.ga
Earlier this year a raid warrant issued on Dotcoms New Zealand home was ruled to be invalid. An apology was also issued following an Inquiry in illegal spyingon Dotcom.
In addition to me.ga Dotcom is working on a sister site called MegaBox. A number of high profile artists inculding The Black Keys, Rusko, Two fingers and will.i.am have already signed a deal with MegaBox.- Yesterday, 06:29 PM
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Megabox Launch Imminent
The video, named Kim Dotcom – Making of Megabox, states "This is what they don't want you to have. Unchaining artists and fans. Megabox is coming soon" and shows a group of developers putting the website together, including features that will be available on its release.
Four exclusive artists have been identified on the site – The Black Keys, Rusko, Two fingers and will.i.am.
The site will allow users to access free music while artists will receive a share of revenue generated through advertising using the Megakey app, which replaces existing adverts with Megabox adverts.
Mr Dotcom is currently facing extradition to the US regarding alleged copyright infringement relating to his website MegaUpload. Since his arrest in JanuaryMegaUpload has been shut down.
Earlier this week Mr Dotcom also received an apologyfrom the Prime Minister of New Zealand for being illegally spied on by their Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) in the lead up to his arrest in January.- Oct 02 2012 07:38 PM
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Apology for ‘illegal spying’ in Megaupload case
GCSB were asked by police in New Zealand to spy on Mr Dotcom and this was carried out prior to a police raid on Mr Dotcom and Megaupload being shut-down. GCSB are only authorised to spy on foreigners and Mr Dotcom, who was born in Germany, had been a citizen of New Zealand since 2010.
In a statement issued by the Prime Minister John Key following a report from the Inspector General of Intelligence on the incident he apologised and stated “It is the GCSB's responsibility to act within the law, and it is hugely disappointing that in this case its actions fell outside the law.”
It is not clear if this report will have any impact on the extradition order Mr Dotcom is facing to the US over copyright issues in relation to the Megaupload website.- Oct 02 2012 07:12 PM
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Inquiry into "unlawful spying" of Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom
Mr Dotcom is currently fighting extradition to the US in relation to copyright theft. A NZ court earlier ruled that a search warrant used to raid Mr Dotcom’s home was illegal and that he should be allowed to see the evidence that will be used at his extradition hearing.
NZ’s Prime Minister, John Key, got involved stating that some of the communications obtained were done ‘without statutory authority” and asked for an investigation into "circumstances of unlawful interception of communications of certain individuals" working for the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), the country's main intelligence agency.
Mr Key added "I expect our intelligence agencies to operate always within the law. Their operations depend on public trust.”
Mr Dotcom responded through his Twitter account stating I welcome the inquiry by @JohnKeyPM into unlawful acts by the GCSB," he wrote. "Please extend the inquiry to cover the entire Crown Law Mega case."
During the arrest of Mr Dotcom and his colleagues in January computers, hard drives, art work and cars were confiscated. Megaupload was also forced to close.
Despite this Mr Dotcom has created a new version of Megaupload called Megabox which he hopes to launch before the end of the year.- Oct 02 2012 07:13 PM
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Raid Video of MegaUploads Kim DotCom's Home Appears Online
In January this year law enforcement agencies stormed the home of MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom. Mr Dotcom and other members of the MegaUpload team were arrested in connection with copyright infringement and the website was shutdown.
This week saw video footage from a Helicopter involved in the raid appear on youtube and other video sites. The helicopter can be seen circling around the mansion, landing and later taking off again. Lots of police, dogs and weapons can also be seen in the video. Latsly Kim Dotcom can also be seen testifying in court and detailing his experience of the high profile raid
June a New Zealand Judge ruled the raid warrants were invalid. An extradition hearing will take place in 2013 which could see Mr Dotcom face trial in the US.- Aug 09 2012 02:14 PM
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Megaupload Raid Warrant 'Invalid'
Justice Winkelmann said "The warrants did not adequately describe the offences to which they related.... They were general warrants, and as such, are invalid,"
New Zealand police have said they are in discussions with Crown Law "to determine what further action might be required".
Kim DotCom was arrested in January this year and had millions of dollars in assets frozen. It is said Megaupload generated up to $175m in revenue since 2005.- Jun 29 2012 06:08 PM
- by Project-Buckfast