2006-12-28 15:33:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
no... as long as you don't infringe any copyright laws
2006-12-28 15:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't. It is how Limewire users use the software that can make "it" llegal. Limewire warns you if something you want downloaded doesn't come with any copyright notice. Limewire also removes, censors or bans any file/software when the respective owners ask for their files to be "removed from the network".
Moreover, Limewire does not host any of the stuff that you download. Limewire is a peer file-sharing software and is totally legitamate, except for the few screensaver software that appears in its search results page everytime you do a search! (I believes those few screensavers are from their sponsors/advertisers). I've been a Limewire Pro user for 2 years and the only difference is its downloading speed - much faster.
Ok, Limewire - YOU OWE ME FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE! lol :)
2006-12-28 23:41:01 · answer #2 · answered by MyQute 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In 2005, it was ruled that sites like Limewire are legal. You can use the service without fear of prosecution. In the ruling, it was stated the the creators/owners/managers of such sites are responsible for ensuring that the activities on the service remain legal. So, basically, unlike the entire Napster scandal where consumers were sued, if there is a problem with the service, the organization, itself, will be held responsible. When you pay for the service, you are legally obtaining material. You cannot allow other people to use your service, though.
2006-12-28 23:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by bashnick 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It Depends..
If you use limewire, and Your Downloading Files, Then you come across an Error, Where it Says,
Cannot find a liscence, or Something Similar, And you download it anyway,
you are downloading a file thats considered pirated.
Try BearShare..
i hear that its A little Bit more legal..
Your welcome,
Hope This Helps.
Rpdemers
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Rpdemerscomputertechnology
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2006-12-28 23:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by Robert D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire itself is not illegal, no.
But the things you download off of it can be. In fact, it is very likely that everything you download off limewire will turn out to be illegal, so I would recomend not using it.
2006-12-28 23:35:44 · answer #5 · answered by Chip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No limewire is not illegal. But downloading copyrighted material is from any application or site.
2006-12-28 23:37:10 · answer #6 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the software itself is not illegal.
Sharing, or downloading copywritten material that you do not have a license to own, is illegal.
2006-12-28 23:36:12 · answer #7 · answered by arrowroberts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When downloading the music or media,yes.But not the software it self.
2006-12-28 23:42:41 · answer #8 · answered by mailman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is illegal unless you get caught lol :P
2006-12-28 23:42:21 · answer #9 · answered by cashmatt1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋