2007-01-04 03:33:23 · 11 answers · asked by Camy D 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
As many mentioned limewire is not illegal, but it is illegal to use limewire to download copyrighted music, movies, documents.
But please, don't believe the people that say it is definitely illegal and no one would put their music on limewire for you to have for free. There are several unknown bands, local groups, and underground acts that aren't well known and put their music on limewire to get more exposure. This sort of thing isn't as prevalent since myspace came along and bands could post their music on their website, but don't believe anyone who says it is illegal to have limewire on your PC.
2007-01-04 03:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bodie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire itself is not illegal, since P2P file sharing is only illegal if the file you're sharing / downloading is copyrighted, commercial software, etc. Basically, if you'd normally have to pay for what you're downloading / sharing, then downloading / sharing that file is illegal.
2007-01-04 03:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Not a punk like you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having limewire in your computer is not illegal. Downloading pirate programs, videos, and music is.
2007-01-04 03:36:04 · answer #3 · answered by MeanKitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire in itself isn't illegal, but transferring copyrighted material over it (e.g. movies, music, software etc) is illegal.
2007-01-04 03:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by Chay D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
file sharing per se its not illegal, but it is illegal to reproduce and distribute copyrighted material.
Big issue!!!! I wonder who will win??
2007-01-04 03:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by Michel DeQuevedo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Very much so!!! You dont honestly think any band / artist would go to the expenses of paying out the thousands of dollars to record an album, and then say "yeah, just download all my stuff for free!!"
2007-01-04 03:35:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is not illegal. same as emule and bearshare. It just helps users share what they have. Just like stamp collections that friends would like to see.
2007-01-04 03:36:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are not using it to download copywritten material it is.
2007-01-04 03:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by aiguyaiguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if the file is protected or whatever.
2007-01-04 03:35:01 · answer #9 · answered by Pyroven 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really depends on where u live....
2007-01-04 03:47:22 · answer #10 · answered by majestic_awot 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋