2007-03-18 14:11:13 · 9 answers · asked by andrew 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
YES!! IT IS ILLEGAL
Pirating movies, videos, & etc it IS illegal. That's why somebody got arrested on my way and had to pay a fine>
2007-03-18 14:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by ................................ 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
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.
2007-03-18 21:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No Limewire isn't illegal but chances are what you want to do with Limewire is illegal. There's nothing wrong with sharing files between people as long you have the right to distribute those files freely.
2007-03-18 21:21:58 · answer #3 · answered by Zephyr 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, limewire is totally legal. However, like many things, how you use it may be illegal. If you use it to download copyrighted works, then you are using it illegally, but it, itself is not illegal.
2007-03-18 21:15:44 · answer #4 · answered by Amanda H 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, its not. Contrary to what others say, its not. What is illegal is using it to share copyright protected files. The program itself does not violate any laws.
2007-03-18 21:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by wave_with_all_ur_fingers 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. it is not. It's what you DO with it that may be illegal.
It's like a baseball bat. A bat is NOT illegal. Beating someone over the head with it IS.
2007-03-18 21:16:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I really think it should be.... I don't get it why people aren't suing the creators of lime wire.
2007-03-18 21:16:39 · answer #7 · answered by Prash 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
the program is not illegal...it is the process in which you post or download copyright material for other to download it.....which is illegal...
2007-03-18 21:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by Christian D 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
yes and no
im pretty sure limewire pro isnt, but regular limewire sort of is, i think, unless what u download has a license
2007-03-18 21:23:25 · answer #9 · answered by amber 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋