What are some of the illegal music downloading programs, and how can I tell if I'm using one? Is limewire or Morpheus illegal? What constitutes an illegal download program?
2007-06-04 08:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
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.
2007-06-04 08:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire, Morpheus (yuck), etc. are all legal programs. But, when you start downloading copyrighted material that you haven't bought, then your use of the program is illegal.
2007-06-04 08:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not the program that's illegal, it's how you use it. If you download music without paying for it then that's illegal, unless you get it free from the artist's site. It's a violation of international copyright law, and the fine is between $750.00 and $150,000.00 per song illegally downloaded. You can read more on the subject at http://www.chillingeffects.org/piracy/faq.cgi
2007-06-04 09:05:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rose D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Limewire and Morpheus are not illegal, however, if you download copyrighted material, such as music, movies, and games, then that is illegal. If you download un-copyrighted things ,however, it is not illegal.
2007-06-04 08:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any program where you don't pay for your mp3's is illegal. The reason they are illegal is every time you copy a song, or copywrited program you are stealing sales from that author.
2007-06-04 08:59:33 · answer #5 · answered by The Master 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere you don't pay a royalty fee for the download.
2007-06-04 08:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Quite.
2007-06-04 08:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jorsha 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋