2007-03-13 20:05:04 · 6 answers · asked by horseplay 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2007-03-15 03:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, P2P programs aren't illegal, it's the stuff that's on it that's illegal. Since the record companies haven't given their permission to distribute their songs freely, it's illegal to do so. If you distribute a song you wrote and recorded on a P2P network, it's not illegal because you've given permission to share it. In essence, this sharing isn't illegal either, because it's the same as recording a song off the radio or letting a friend borrow a CD. The record companies are worried because they think it affects record sales, so they take legal action to stop it.
It's possilbe to get caught using a P2P network like Kazaa or Limewire, by tracing your IP to your service provider, and having your service provider give up your name. Or, they can find you by doing a whois search online and find your name and address. Of course, it's nearly impossible for them to do that with everyone. So they chose a few people here and there to pursue, hoping to scare off the rest.
2007-03-16 22:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you download a song that's copyrighted, and do not purchase the rights to own the song, and do not have the consent of those who own the rights to the son, it is illegal. If the material is not copyrighted, or the artist gives consent, or if you purchase the rights to the song, it is legal.
2007-03-14 03:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by Son of a Mitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an illegal download is something you didn't pay for as in music etc...
2007-03-14 03:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by common sense 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any download of copyrighted material for which you don't have a license to fair use of. which you can have if you pay for it.
2007-03-14 03:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by i♥sf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its free is illegal, if you pay its not.
2007-03-14 03:08:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋