2006-12-01 04:58:22 · 5 answers · asked by gareth06330 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
The RIAA has nothing to do with movies. That would fall under the MPAA. Keep in mind these are not government entities but cooperations formed from the major studios and record labels. ALL p2p software is legal in its self, it's simply possible to use them for illegal purposes. That being said in response to the idiot that said no p2p software is legal and why doesn't the RIAA go after those that record on vcr's, the short answer to you question is NO, it's not legal.You don't hear much about it because the MPAA hasn't raised the ruckus *yet* that the RIAA has about audio. The television networks pay a license fee to broadcast those shows, and make money by the advertisements in commercials. Think of it this way, when you rent a movie, whats the first thing you see? That big FBI warning saying it is illegal to copy the film. Film holds copyright just like audio.
2006-12-01 05:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by welder_with_an_attitude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
VCR recording is legal because it considered Time shifting. You record a show, to watch it later, but its meant to be only temporary. You ARE supposed to record over or erase that show once you've finally viewed it .By "law" you areo nly to keep not more than 90 days after intial recording or broadcast, but its a grey area because of networks reairing older episodes or old tv series on tv.
AS p2p networks, you cna use the to legally trade/share stuff you own (ie home videos, etc) but sharing copyrighted shows, music is illegal since its not considered time shifting.
RIAA wouldn't go after people who own VCRS.
2006-12-01 13:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by arus.geo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Now theres a nice one, There has yet to be a hard and fast answer on that sort of thing because strictly speaking copyright says let lent sold given so if it is taken without complete consent but implied because it was there then the copyright is not breached. If the person from whom you copied it did not mean you to do so, how can you know it was not. I am guessing that no court would really like to take this on especially as they would not know the source.
2006-12-01 13:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by rinfrance 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No P2P Network is legal, like Limewire, BearShare, etc. Now if you want them they are available. If you want to pay for them and get them legal try iTunes, Rahpsody, or you can go look at You-Tube for some. As for recording,You can do it. I wonder why the RIAA never sued owners of VCR's for tapeing shows and movies?
2006-12-01 13:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO IT IS highly illegal and your system can be traced plus you are open to trojans or other viruses that are not know to exist by either peer be warned
2006-12-01 13:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by not a mused 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋