2006-06-20 06:13:07 · 13 answers · asked by charis923 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
having limewire on your computer isn't illegal, but downloading the music it offers you is. if you don't pay for what it offers you then it's illegal, but i have it, and it's not like you get caught. i've used it for over a year, and it works great. i wouldn't worry about getting it.
2006-06-20 06:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by becranalli 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The Limewire application itself is not illegal, downloading or distributing copyrighted files is.
2006-06-20 13:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by A* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the artists/copyright holders of the songs authorized their distribution via this medium? No?
Then it's illegal.
A good general rule is that if you're not paying for it, it's probably illegal. Also, if you are allowed to upload songs yourself as a user of the software, it's almost definitely illegal.
2006-06-20 13:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Steve S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nah it's not illegal, but anything you download from limewire without copyright permission is illegal.
~matt
2006-06-20 13:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire itself isnt illegal
2006-06-20 13:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by redwing127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-20 13:18:20 · answer #6 · answered by ~*Just me*~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you use it to download. I'm sure there are files on there that aren't copyright protected but I doubt those are the ones you feel like downloading.
2006-06-20 13:16:27 · answer #7 · answered by rishathra7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is illegal but i use it so dont worry.
2006-06-20 13:16:54 · answer #8 · answered by Rocking_4_Him 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all downloadable music that does not require you to pay is illegal
2006-06-20 13:15:28 · answer #9 · answered by madee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yah. anything you download that you don't pay for is illegal.
2006-06-20 13:16:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋