2006-10-17 13:45:14 · 4 answers · asked by Chloee((: 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
so can like people get in trouble for downloading it n getting things off of it??
2006-10-17 13:51:16 · update #1
I depends what you download.
If you use it to download any copy-writed music, movies, and games, then yes, it is illegal. However, if you use it to download user-made movies, royalty-free & copy-write expired songs, and home made games, you wouldn't be breaking the law, since those things are free.
Here's 1 question which will help you determine whther or not an item is legal to download (works in 99% of the cases) :
Is the item you are downloading for sale in a store, or online?
If someone is selling it, it is extremely likely that is is copy-writed, therefore illegal to download.
2006-10-17 13:56:53 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the new bearshare is legal..if you notice when you download it and search for a song it asks you to buy it instead of just downloading it from a host
the old bearshare is illegal..you can get anything off of it including but not limited to security suites that would cost you around 60$ in the store
2006-10-17 20:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The SITE is legal, but sharing copyrighted programs, music and other stuff is illegal.
2006-10-17 20:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by Ken G 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
ive used bearshare before and alot of the stuff seemed illegal, but im pretty sure its all legal
2006-10-17 20:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by billy-bob Joe-bob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋