The makers of AIMster have released a piece of software which will rename all of your mp3 files using a pig latin based encryption scheme. This is a pretty slick way of getting around the filename filters that have been put into use on the Napster network. According to AIMster, under the DMCA, it would be illegal for the RIAA to reverse engineer their encoding 'scheme' and to introduce new filters to act upon the encrypted names. Finally, a good use for the DMCA.

Violation of the DCMA can lead to up to a $500,000 fine and 5 years in prison. Turnabout's a bitch, eh?

You can get more information and download the software from http://www.aimster.com/pigencoder.phtml

Update: Aimster has removed the Pig Encoder Software from public distribution through its web site, effective March 13,2001 9:00 EST.