I know it's free. My friend uses it. is it illegal? if it is i need to tell her, i really don't want her to get arrested for illegal downloading!
so wut is limewire.com?
2007-06-19 05:30:04 · 12 answers · asked by rockin' chic 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
is it still illegal if u purchase the pro version?
And do u have any sugestions i can give her so she can download legal music on another website?
2007-06-19 05:38:59 · update #1
it's a website that offers peer-to-peer (from one person to another) file sharing software.
using software to share files is not illegal unless those files are under copyright of some sort - which most of the music and films on the network limewire accesses are.
basically if it's any band or movie you've actually heard of, then it's illegal to download it from a free file sharing network regardless of what software you use or what network it is.
even if you buy limewire pro the same rules apply, people assume that if they buy the software from the site that they're now using a fully legal service - they're not.
sites such as itunes provide legal, paid-for downloads.
EDIT:
as i said above ^^, even if you are paying limewire for limewire pro it is no safer than standard limewire - all your payment gets you is support for the software and allegedly faster download - the legality issues still apply.
as far as advice goes, if you want to be legal you have to be paying per download - free AND legal downloads of movies/music/software is for the most part a complete myth.
and on a side note, the people that always say 'don't download limewire it gives you viruses, get gnoozle instead' are completely clueless - the viruses come from downloading infected files, whether you're using limewire/bearshare or any of the other dozens of similar programs they ALL USE THE GNUTELLA NETWORK FOR THEIR FILES so regardless of what software you're using, you're downloading the EXACT same dodgy files.
2007-06-19 05:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by piquet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, limewire is a free to use, P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing program. it connects to the gnutella file sharing network and allows for the sharing of most file types.
This is the most confused issue on the internet. If you download music for free from the internet, and its not a "sample" or "free deal" or some other promotion, and the band has nothing to do with it then it is illegal to download it. Period. Whether you pay for the service or not. The program itself is not illegal though, as it can be used to download legal, non copyrighted materials.
Without sounding big-headed, i have a fair bit of knowlegde of computing and the like, and to my knowlegde, you CANNOT get a virus from downloading a music file from a P2P program like Limewire - IF it DEFFINATELY is a music file. NEVER download programs, archives, text or word-processed documents from a P2P program such as limewire, as most of the time they ARE viruses.
If you pay for limewire pro, the artist's whose songs you download don't get royalty fee's for each song downloaded, so it is still stealing and therefore illegal.
hope this helps
2007-06-19 05:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by Andy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire is the world's fastest P2P file-sharing application for all types of computer files, including music, video, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include dynamic querying, file previews during download, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an easy, clean user interface. LimeWire's new spam blocker gets rid of junk results, and automatic updates will keep you sharing faster than ever with the latest version. You can search for Creative Commons and Weedshare licensed files, and publish your own creative works with Creative Commons licensing. LimeWire continues its guarantee of no adware or spyware. Version 4.12.8 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fix.
In short. It's a program that allows people to download files from each other. Like pics, movies, music, and programs, and files. It's illegal but people do it.
check this site out.
http://www.download.com/LimeWire/3000-2166_4-10552048.html?tag=lst-0-2
2007-06-19 05:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by djchulo0000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is LimeWire?
LimeWire is a fast, easy-to-use file sharing program that contains no spyware, adware or other bundled software. Compatible with all major platforms and running over the Gnutella network, LimeWire's open source code, is freely available to the public and developed in part by a devoted programmer community. LimeWire is offered in dozens of languages and is available in LimeWire BASIC, a free version, or LimeWire PRO, an enhanced version with personalized technical support offered at $18.88.
Why Should I Use LimeWire?
LimeWire is the fastest, easiest, most advanced file sharing program available and it's completely free of spyware, adware and any other bundled software. Find out more about LimeWire's features.
For the ultimate Lime experience, LimeWire PRO features access to optimized search results, faster downloads, free updates and personalized technical support for up to six months. Get your copy of LimeWire PRO today.
What's new at Lime Wire?
Lime Wire is introducing a filtering system to encourage safer, more responsible file sharing. Copyright owners interested in blocking their files from being downloaded, uploaded and shared are invited to learn more and register here. LimeWire users can learn more about responsible file sharing in Copyright Information.
About LimeWire LLC
Lime Wire LLC is a New York City-based company founded in 2000. We develop innovative, sophisticated applications of file sharing technology. Industry experts Mark Gorton (CEO) and Greg Bildson (COO, CTO) lead an international team of professionals from the world's most prestigious academic and professional institutions. Find out more about Lime Wire LLC.
http://www.limewire.com/about/
*NOTE: LimeWire is NOT illegal.
It's illegal to download/upload copyrighted files if you don't own the copyright or have the copyright owners permission.
-------------------------------------
->> Is it still illegal if u purchase the pro version?
It's still illegal to download/upload copyrighted files if you don't own the copyright or have the copyright owners permission.
Sites to download free copyrighted music/movies from i don't know about.
Not legals ones anyway.
2007-06-19 05:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is peer to peer software, that is used to download music and software that people are to cheap to purchase. Of course, you do get the added benefit of receiving viruses and spyware from using Limewire. And yes, Limewire has been ruled to be illegal.
2007-06-19 05:34:06 · answer #5 · answered by villanim 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's a peer to peer software which allows to download music, movies files which are legal and some illegal anyway its pretty cool.
2007-06-19 10:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ayato Kamina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire.com is a site where you download limewire the software to download files. it is kind of illegal.
2007-06-19 05:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Narutouser123 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a peer 2 peer just meaning people share data on it e.g music etc...
but no i wouldn't go on the site or download it because it is ****, get gnoozle its really good and no viruses well i haven't gotten any
tah
2007-06-19 05:36:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
peer to peer downloading site.
illegal and legal - there are legal downloads on there, and illegal. when you try to download it will warn you about illegal or legal download. your choice to download the illegal ones.
2007-06-19 05:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by basscleff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its illegal. tell her to stop and u can get tons of viruses off of it. delete all the illegal music she downloaded
2007-06-19 05:33:07 · answer #10 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋