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Music, movie industry to warn copyright infringers

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Internet users who illegally share music, movies or television shows online could soon receive warning notices from the nation's five major Internet service providers.

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Internet users who illegally share music, movies or TV shows online may soon get warning notices from their service providers that they are violating copyright law. Ignore the notices, and violators could face an Internet slow-down for 48 hours. Those who claim they’re innocent can protest — for a fee.