i need help im not good at computer downloading and im not sure about lime wir but it sound like a real good file sharing program if its leagle and there isnt any virus.
2007-03-22 12:46:28 · 8 answers · asked by G. 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Limewire is indeed illegal and yes, it does give you a virus. One of the main codes written in the actual program itself is a virus. A virus that is needed in the Limewire program itself inorder to run correctly but, only because they made it that way. =)
2007-03-22 12:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by edgenstar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Using Limewire or any other P2P file sharing program such as Kaaza or Bearshare, to download any copyrighted music, movies, software etc. in illegal in the USA.
It is rare, but people do get sued and fined for using these P2P programs. Such as this girl here:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/09/09/the_riaa_sees_the_face/
Also, many of the files that are downloaded using these programs are bundled with viruses, trojans, spyware, and adware. Always scan everything you download using any P2P program with your anti-virus and anti-spyware software before you use then.
2007-03-22 22:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire is full of viruses.
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.
2007-03-22 19:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any executable file can deliver a virus to your computer. Songs, movies, and photos are examples of executable files. Limewire itself is not illegal to have on your computer. The illegal aspect comes in when we download copyrighted content. It is perfectly legal to download backyard wrestling or really really old music (more than 50 years). What you need to do is scan all of the files you download for viruses.
2007-03-22 19:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by Wastedmilkman61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime wire is not a legal P2P sharing software. If you want music try subscribing to napster now or other web sites that support subscription services
2007-03-22 19:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by psx2gamer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Limewire WON'T GIVE YOU VIRUS.. Unless it is you who will download an infected file coming from other user's shared components.
2007-03-22 21:47:55 · answer #6 · answered by Goshenite G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it is legal but it is illegal to download some of the content on it.
and yes you get spyware & virus's with it.
tried it once and took me 2 weeks to get my pc clean again
2007-03-22 19:59:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't give you a virus, I have it myself, I download all my music from there onto my i-pod.
2007-03-22 19:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by mz_omari01 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋