2007-02-23 13:47:57 · 14 answers · asked by allindotcom@sbcglobal.net 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
HAVING Limewire isn't illegal. But downloading other people's music from it is. It was originally made to share other types of files. If you take a picture, then upload it to Limewire for others to see, then that's legal. But people don't use it for that anymore. It's basically just for music, so I'm guessing that's what you want to use it for.
If you have a MAC, I would say you're safe. It probably won't get any viruses.
But if you use Windows, there's a good chance it could mess up your computer.
2007-02-23 13:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by jamie68117 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing is safe and file sharing is illegal but so is driving over the speed limit... So give it a go... You won't be the frist nor the last !!
Preferably try Frostwire as an alternative... It's quicker and uses the same network as Limewire !!
2007-02-23 13:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by ime_pellos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use limewire no its not legal its file sharing and in any case of this you do it at your own risk but I have never in over a year of using had a problem with it
2007-02-23 13:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like any P2P program, there are files available through it that can be copyrighted and/or contain viruses. Generally, as long as you run Spy-ware checks regularly and don't put up copyrighted material for sharing, there aren't consequences.
But use common sense, if you're downloading a large file and it's being downloaded really fast, then you're downloading viruses and not music/video. Just be sure than the amount of MB or GB is an amount the file you're trying to download would have.
2007-02-23 13:54:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's only legal if you share things that aren't copyrighted. In other words, sold in stores... It's only legal if you share homemade stuff and things like that. If you aren't afraid of getting caught and you know the risk factors involved, you might as well take the risk and use it. It's not very likely that u'll get caught anyway.
2007-02-23 13:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by Psyche 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its much safer than kazaa but in order for it to be legal u have to buy Limewire Pro
2007-02-23 13:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Leo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard its no where near safe. I do not know if its legal.
2007-02-23 13:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by SoySrtaBonita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not legal, its safe most of the time. i have been using it for 2 years, eversence i have had no problems.
2007-02-23 13:56:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is really good and there are no risks, but i sugjest that you have some kind of virus protection and spyware protection and who cares if it is legal or illegal.. ?
2007-02-23 13:51:37 · answer #9 · answered by DDR QUEEN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know the same thing.
2007-02-23 13:51:29 · answer #10 · answered by missylea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋