Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has launched his new file sharing website, Mega, which has already signed up 500,000 members in a few hours, and it took around 14 hours to reach the half a million new members mark.
Mega has apparently received over one million visitors in the short period since it was launched, and already looks to be a success for Kim Dotcom, who held a launch party at his home in New Zealand.
Kim Dotcom launched his new Mega file sharing site on the anniversary of the police raid on his home last year, which looked like something out of a Hollywood movie. He is currently facing prosecution by the US government for alleged copyright infringement over his previous site Megaupload, which was shut down last January.
The Rise of Mega
Mega is designed to be a more secure and user-friendly platform compared to its predecessor, Megaupload. The new service offers end-to-end encryption, which means that files are encrypted before they leave the user’s device and can only be decrypted by the user. This feature is intended to protect user privacy and make it more difficult for authorities to access the content without the user’s consent.
In addition to its security features, Mega offers a generous amount of free storage space, with users receiving 50GB for free upon signing up. This is significantly more than what many other cloud storage services offer, making it an attractive option for users looking for a large amount of storage without having to pay for it.
Legal Battles and Controversies
The launch of Mega comes at a time when Kim Dotcom is still embroiled in legal battles with the US government. The US authorities accuse him of facilitating massive copyright infringement through Megaupload, which they claim caused significant financial losses to the entertainment industry. Dotcom, however, denies these allegations and argues that Megaupload was simply a platform for users to share files, much like other cloud storage services.
The New Zealand authorities have already ruled that the surveillance of Dotcom by the New Zealand police was illegal, and he even received an apology from the country’s Prime Minister. This ruling has added another layer of complexity to the case, as it raises questions about the legality of the evidence collected against him.
Dotcom’s legal team is preparing for a lengthy battle, and the outcome of the case could have significant implications for the future of online file sharing and cloud storage services. If Dotcom is found guilty, it could set a precedent that makes it easier for authorities to shut down similar services and prosecute their operators. On the other hand, if he is acquitted, it could reinforce the idea that these services are not responsible for the actions of their users.
It will be interesting to see what happens in the case between Dotcom and the US government, as Dotcom denies any copyright infringement. The case has already attracted significant media attention, and many are watching closely to see how it unfolds. I guess we will have to wait and see what happens.
Source Ars Technica
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