Following the speech, a handful of tech firms and ISPs distanced themselves from illegal file distribution. AOL executives stressed that their company stood for legal music, and always took "prompt action" against users uploading illicit content on its service. Mario Mariani, CEO of Tiscali Italia, came out in support of McGuinness's calls for greater cross-sector co-operation. Apple and HP were among the technology firms contacted who declined to give comment to Billboard. (Billboard)
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