can i download the songs if there's a pop-up sayin LimeWire is unable to find the license for this file?Will i face any legal action?
2006-07-17 23:23:01 · 6 answers · asked by babyPiglet 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Limewire is legal.
USING IT to download copyrighted files is ILLEGAL.
Just last year 5000 people were fined $3000.00 each for the music files on there computer.
If you must "share" files I recommend the following. Remember no matter what you use It's still ILLEGAL to download copyrighted files.
I do not recommend using Limewire or Kazza or P2P programs because they ALWAYS contain spyware / adware and I have repaired many computers because of the other programs they download in the background with out your knowledge. It's like opening a floodgate and they eventually clog your computer until it's useless.
I use bit torrent.
The speed is determined by not just you but the other users. They might have a slower speed, or there could be heavy traffic (your end or theirs) slowing it down.
Some times other users sending you files log off and your stuck waiting till the next day when they log on again.
There are so many possibilities.
I have had a few 700MB movies take over a Week to get it all, and some never finish because when the other person is done they stop sharing.
Hope this helps, and remember to share at least 110% or for one week which ever comes first to help others.
2006-07-17 23:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm no attorney, but as far as I know, the use of P2P software such as Limewire is not illegal per se; it depends on what you use it for. If you're talking about sharing music, it's perfectly legal as long as it's music you created and have no contractual agreement with anyone not to share it in that manner. That also applies to other's music which leaves out most of what you can buy in a store.
As far as sharing other types of files like programs, it's legal for freeware, shareware, and Open Source software. Sharing your purchased copy of Windows, for example, is not legal.
Pictures scanned from magazines are probably not legal to share since they are likely copyrighted by the publisher of the magazine.
Hope that helps.
2006-07-17 23:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by dirtyfeet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically because of the fact it is a document sharing software no longer something approximately it is unlawful. it is only as in case your chum had the CD and surpassed it to you theirselves, particularly they upload the utility and proportion it to everyone, and you in turn acquire it
2016-11-02 06:41:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire is illegal, now the pop up thing i have no clue
2006-07-17 23:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know it is illegal, i know a few people who have it but that didnt pop up at all.
2006-07-17 23:27:11 · answer #5 · answered by Maritza S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal, but you wont face prosecution if yr not caught.
2006-07-17 23:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Hanif 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋