My friend told me that if you are not paying for Lime Wire,if they find out, they will fine you 250,000 dollars per song.
2007-04-11 17:39:48 · 6 answers · asked by knox 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You'll get fined if you share copyrighted stuff. It doesn't matter if you use the Pro version or not (i.e. pay for Limewire).
Read the official Limeware FAQ on what's the difference between the basic and the pro version:
http://www.limewire.com/english/content/userfaq.shtml#lwpro3
2007-04-11 17:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get fined even if you are paying for Limewire. When you pay for Limewire, all you're paying for is network access and less ads. It's still illegal to download music or software or movies. The crime is copyright infringement, and the fine is between $750.00 and $150,000.00 per file, although it's up to the judge in the case to decide which amount to use.
A few good sources of information:
http://www.chillingeffects.org/piracy/faq.cgi
http://news.com.com/2100-1028_3-5991531.html
http://www.goingware.com/tips/legal-downloads.html
http://mp3.about.com/od/isitlegal/a/riaalawsuits.htm
http://www.slyck.com/story1258.html
2007-04-12 09:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's plenty of free stuff on Limewire that's ok to download. the problem is when you download music that you probably know is copyrighted. Most mainstream bands are. Then chances are you are technically breaking the law. Pro version or not.
2007-04-12 00:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by shogun_316 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, even if you do pay for lime wire, if the people who wrote the song find out they WiLL fine you
2007-04-12 01:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dillon C (who else) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more like $1000 per song
2007-04-12 01:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by rich2000000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only fined but they will send you to prison for 5 years!!!!!!!!!
2007-04-12 00:48:04 · answer #6 · answered by carrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋