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52 mln Americans use file-sharing apps

52 mln US Internet users use file sharing programs for purposes beyond legal, XTN Data found. 58% of those using Internet for content acquisition needs felt they charged too much for the service they provide, 41% thought the programs were difficult to use, and 43% couldn't find music they wanted to download.
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52 mln US Internet users use file sharing programs for purposes beyond legal, XTN Data found. 58% of those using Internet for content acquisition needs felt they charged too much for the service they provide, 41% thought the programs were difficult to use, and 43% couldn't find music they wanted to download. 26% of the Internet users surveyed downloaded movies or TV shows.

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