OK, I just asked if Limewire was illegal, but it doesn't make sence. How is it not illegal if you're not paying for it?
2007-01-02 07:25:03 · 3 answers · asked by americang21 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The program itself isn't illegal to get because it is released under the GNU Public license. It's open source. Which means anyone can use it, modify it, even sell it. The things you download off of other peers can be legal if they own the rights or created it. It's illegal if, for example, its an MP3 that they do not own the copyright for, which is illegal.
2007-01-02 07:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by dnablend 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get very legal files off of LimeWire. It is also a way to share your own material with others. If you download or share copyrighted material, then it becomes illegal.
2007-01-02 15:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic limewire is free. U have to pay for limewire pro which has faster download speeds etc. But most people just download pro off of limewire.
P.S limewire is shite u wanna try bearshare or bit torrent
2007-01-02 15:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by suck1uk 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋