Music search engine Seeqpod threatens to sell its source code

Following legal action from the major music labels, music search engine Seeqpod is trying a novel strategy – selling its source code to third-party developers.

It’s hope is to create hundreds of clones, all operated individually, so that even if the main site is taken down, the technology is still accessible – a remarkably defiant strategy!

Seeqpod claims that its service is legal because it doesn’t host any infringing files itself – just points searchers to them. Although US companies might be fearful of legal action, other countries around the world might be far more welcoming. As Seeqpod is charging $5,000 for the code, they could make a pretty penny before they’re forced to shut down.

(via Listening Post)