2007-04-13 06:57:52 · 8 answers · asked by CRISS C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
P2P technology is NOT illegal. The transfer (uploading and downloading) of copyrighted files, however, is. The RIAA and MPAA will not usually arrest you, they will sue you or try to make you settle out of court.
2007-04-13 07:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is legal and Ill tell you why. When you download from limewire you arnt downloading from them but thru them. You get the downloads from other users. It is legal for you to give a copy of your music or anything to anyone you want to. As long as you dont sell it. The music industry wants you to think its illegal. Just make sure your virus definitions are up to date. There are alot of viruses and malware on there.
2007-04-13 07:06:50 · answer #2 · answered by OZ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah Limewire is legal to use or else a lot of people would be arrested right now..
2007-04-13 07:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by LaLaLaa♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The program itself is legal, but downloading and sharing copyrighted files of any type can get you into legal issues.
2007-04-13 07:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by 1337haxor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The software itself isn't illegal, but 99.99% of the content availabe on the Limewire network is illegal. You can find yourself in court or jail.
2007-04-13 07:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Program itself is legal to use.
It is illegal to share COPYRIGHTED stuff though. And may subject you to civil suits from RIAA/MIAA as well as Federal prosecution.
Think of it as a tool. It can used for good or evil. You decide.
2007-04-13 07:03:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its legal to use because its a file sharing program,what you use it to download may be illegal.
2007-04-13 07:05:45 · answer #7 · answered by mack j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not legal, and yes, you can get arrested.
2007-04-13 07:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by MacGuru 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋