2006-06-25 11:43:59 · 21 answers · asked by Brandon A 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The program itself is legal. However, you can do illegal things with it, like download music and burn it on CDs and distribute that. But the program itself is legal.
2006-06-25 11:46:57 · answer #1 · answered by brand_new_monkey 6 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Limewire Pro or regular Limewire is legal just as long as you don't trade or exchange copyrighted material. If it is copyrighted then any exchange of it or trading is illegal or most likely would be considered that way in court.
2006-06-25 11:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by alagk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's still illegal to download copyrighted music. The money you pay for is just for the extra features in Limewire and it doesn't go to the music companies themselves, so no, it's still illegal even though you are paying.
2006-06-25 11:56:23 · answer #3 · answered by bloake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no...cuz you paid for it...and limewire is NOT filled with spyware and you can't get a virus FROM limewire...i have used it for 2 years now and have NOT had one problem with spyware from it...some ppl can be idiots and speak b4 they know anything about the program...but do be careful on what you download cuz u can download a virus from someone else's computer...there are tell tale signs for that though like an unusually small file
2006-06-25 11:50:04 · answer #4 · answered by ☼§Tammers§☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you install the latest version of LimeWire, it does ask if you intend to use the software to download CopyRighted material (a kind of get-out-clause I guess). In this respect it is pro-active, although it does not stop you from downloading copyrighted material.
2006-06-25 11:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by the_dt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lime wire pro is not illegal in less you buy it if you have a diffrent model limewire and you go to programs and download lime wire pro then it is illegal and your computer has a slight chance of getting a VIRUS
2006-06-25 11:48:12 · answer #6 · answered by harinderpreetghotra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure. Watch out though, Limewire is loaded with Spyware and your computer will slow down considerably if you download it.
2006-06-25 11:45:18 · answer #7 · answered by burn this city and go 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The software itself, no. What actions you decide to do with the software can be considered illegal (Napster). However, downloading music in Canada is still legal.
2006-06-25 11:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iTunes and Yahoo Music Unlimited are legal...Limewire isn't.
2006-06-25 11:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you download the stuff it is. If you just have the program on the computer, then it is legal.
2006-06-25 11:45:31 · answer #10 · answered by Yahoo! Answerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋