P2P networking can come off to users as a way to get around the DMCA rules. Since it is not a client-server network it is a way for both users to exchange all thier materials.
DMCA regulates trys to regulate this by encrypting the files to sound messed up when the user trys to play the downloaded material. They are scanning computer looking for file sharing programs which users might have on thier computer to share material.
I agree with Texas A&M trying to regulate the downloads because they could be sued for the actions taken by the students. But it does seems like an invasion of privacy to scan personal computers. I do see how it is necessary, if the computer contains illegal content then they are in violation.
DMCA is only trying to protect the copyright material for the people who own the content. If my job was a performer and people were stealing my material for nothing I would not be able to make any profits off my intellectual material.
I think the policy right now is suffiencent however, with the development of new file sharing programs one can not be too stiff. The scanning of the computers and the fining as punishment will let the user know that they have violated the DMCA.
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