would downloading a movie like beauty and the beast or Anastasia of limewire be illegal? i dont have lime wire though cuz i think its not legal
2006-08-10 17:28:55 · 11 answers · asked by TennesseAsterik 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
the only way it's legal is if you pay for it
2006-08-10 17:34:26 · answer #1 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Limewire is a shareware program. What i mean by that is you share files on your computer with other users of limewire (only the files in your limewire share folder) But as for the legality of it, I'm not sure, I say that because most Limewire uses download porn and MP3's, I have lots of MP3's that i have downloaded using Limewire 30GB.
If it's just you and your family watching the movie, I can't see a problem with it, If you copy that movie onto a disc and try to sell it, that's illegal
2006-08-10 17:52:00 · answer #2 · answered by Waz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ya, its illegal.
Actually, Limewire is just a client.
The network you are downloading through Limewire is called "Gnutella2".
It downloads the file from other users who wish to share the movie with fellow users.
But, you cant have problems with illegal movies unless you are monitored by RIAA or MPAA!
2006-08-18 16:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by bharath_m_7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
human beings individually placed up each and every of the media you will get off limewire so some human beings in simple terms desire to debris with human beings with the aid of them downloading it and getting mad. in simple terms seek it back and come across a distinctive version. Oh and dont acquire WMA they don't artwork in no way acquire that. And dont say on the information superhighway which you're downloading from limewire.
2016-10-01 22:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to LimeWire to see what they themselves have to say about copyright infringement.
If LimeWire was illegal, it would be shut down. What it is, is peer-to-peer file sharing. Lines are blurred in regard to legality issues when you're dealing with peer-to-peer file sharing.
See here: http://www.limewire.com/english/content/ftc.shtml#8f. Better to get your answer from the source than from anywhere else. It includes info from the FTC.
2006-08-10 18:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's legal in only one case...you having the original DVD.
Other than that, downloading any Non-Royalty-FREE program, audio, video, picture, document, etc is considered ILLEGAL and is a complete violation to the copyright law; which could result in a penalty, jail, or both.
2006-08-10 17:40:13 · answer #6 · answered by ...Sky the Limits... 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes...
Any movie or song you download without paying is illegal...
2006-08-10 17:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by ShaH 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything you download that you haven't payed for is ILLEGAL, contact F.A.S.T ( federation against software theft) or F.A.C.T (federation against copyright theft ) if you have any further questions on this subject !!
2006-08-18 12:55:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it would be illegal!
2006-08-18 17:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by Carol H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah it would...but people do it anyway =P
2006-08-10 17:34:49 · answer #10 · answered by hellokitty11704 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋