2007-03-03 04:00:40 · 12 answers · asked by musiclover021 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Technically the act of using Limewire/Kazaa/Morpheus or any other P2P file sharing system IS PERFECTLY LEGAL. However, the act of sharing copyrighted music is what the authorities will prosecute for, as you are allowing other users to download something which they should pay for, for free.
The act of downloading music which is being shared by other users, is illegal, however the authorities will prosecute those who are sharing a "significant amount of music" - like drugs they will go after the DEALERS not the USERS.
2007-03-03 04:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cops sure aren't going to knock your door down and spray you with pepper spray! Most likely it is illegal, but what isn't illegal now days? Nobody is going to physically see you drag it into iTunes and even if they did call the police they wouldn't care. Just make sure you are running PeerGuardian2 when downloading files. Good luck!
2007-03-03 04:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to download copyrighted material (movies, music, software) without permission from the copyright holder without paying for it, no matter how you do it. It doesn't matter if you use Limewire, emule, or torrents, it's illegal. It's a violation of copyright law and carries a fine of $750.00 - $150,000.00 per song you download illegally (see http://www.chillingeffects.org/piracy/faq.cgi). So far over 20,000 people have been sued by the RIAA for copyright infringement. Most end up settling for around $10,000.00, but some pay more I(see http://news.com.com/Court+upholds+sizable+file-swapping+fine/2100-1028_3-5991531.html for one example). If you are living with your parents and using their computer, they will have to pay even if you're doing it without their knowledge (see http://pediatrics.about.com/b/a/025279.htm).
2007-03-03 04:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by Rose D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! loose music IS one hundred% unlawful! the position EVER YOU flow! Limewire, each little thing! it truly is all unlawful! in case you get stuck downloading loose music, you receives a large effective and perhaps penitentiary time! it isn't worth it! only use Itunes and get music LEGALLY!
2016-12-05 04:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Classic pretty much nailed it. It's still illegal, but if you're downloading, and have sharing disabled (it's on by default), your chances of a lawsuit from the RIAA are much, much less than if you're sharing quantities of music.
The chance is still there, though, so just be aware of that.
2007-03-03 04:07:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is if you get caught .Chances are one in a million you will get caught but you would get a fine if you are that one.
2007-03-03 04:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by wayne548 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone does it so i dont think its illegal i sure its not but the site is there for everyone to use
2007-03-03 04:05:16 · answer #7 · answered by starrynightbreeze2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is illegal to download it free PERIOD!
2007-03-03 04:12:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya it is if you tell a cop or other legal rights officer your doing it but if you dont tell them you wont get caught...
2007-03-03 04:04:17 · answer #9 · answered by reeseepiecie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
wake up and live a life. illegal!?! i wonder where do you get all these ideas.
2007-03-03 04:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋