Here's the thing... we have downloaded a number of tracks from Napster that we paid something like a dollar a track for. (Over 100)
The problem is, even though we "bought" these tracks, they won't load onto half of our family's digital players. My daughter got a new MP3 (AND WMA) player for Christmas, but if we load any of the Napster tracks, her player simply says "format error" when you try an play them.
If I use Limewire to download the MP3 file of only mustic that we have already purchased, are we still technically breaking the law or would be considered okay since we can prove the music had been paid for?
2006-12-26 03:36:13 · 5 answers · asked by todvango 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Music & Music Players
Heinz M - I have heard something like that before too. Mainly it's those that get caught uploading files that get into the most trouble, but as Barkley Hound put it, you are still an accessory.
dmcmanus - I think Napster allows you to have files on up to three computers. I found this out the hard way when my computer crashed and I had to reload windows. Napster had to reload all of the licensing and it said it would only do this three times. I don't think there is a limit on portable devices since the licensing won't transfer back to a computer from a portable device.
2006-12-26 03:49:50 · update #1
It is NOT illegal to download stuff, it IS illegal to offer it on line to others.
Use Ares P2P
2006-12-26 03:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES and NO, This is a grey zone. By downloading the songs you put yourself at risk of getting sued by record industry. The courts have been inconsistent on what makes fair use of a given track.
Also I believe that if you read the Napster website the purchase of that track is only valid for one person/one machine. You cannot just keep copying it from machine to machine.
2006-12-26 03:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by dmcmanus 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are technically breaking the law since you are allowing others to perform an illegal act by offering the music. I am sure that if you ask how to convert your own music so it can be played someone will give you an answer.
2006-12-26 03:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's ileagal but the FCC aint gunna hunt u down for it lol
Go for it it's ony like a $50 Fine if u do get caught :)
btw FCC agent's suck too.
PS. Download Limewire Pro from Limewire XD
It's faster :)
2006-12-26 03:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
go and look for your and buy a new and good digiter cd for your self and your child so that you can enjoy the new MP3
2006-12-26 03:51:04 · answer #5 · answered by parovienlink 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋