Tech Tips: No More Ruckus

From the IT Group: The abrupt closure of Ruckus is unfortunate for KSC students, who used the service for both academic reasons and for personal music and video pleasure. Ruckus was a totally free service that required no investment by the college or KSC students, and offered an ideal solution to combat the alternative to the illegal downloading trend seen at Keene State and other colleges throughout the country. There does not appear to be another model available to fill this gap, which only emphasizes our disappointment in their demise.

However, it is important to remember that illegal music and video downloading is a copyright violation, and the risk of identification and legal action by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) exists. Please avoid this risk by continuing to use legal download options such as iTunes, Napster II, or one of the many other options available for this purpose.

If you have any questions regarding this or any other technology issue, please feel free to contact the HelpDesk at 358-2532, email helpdesk@keene.edu, or stop by our office on the second floor of Elliot Hall.