Download to iPod

[Busker]

I use my Windows XP for business, but allow my grand-daughter to use it evenings. Recently she connected to Limewire to put music on her iPod which resulted in not being able to access the computer at all. I was advised that it was probably a virus for which Limewire is notorious and with help from Confab I eventally overcame it. (The iPod installation disc had been re-inserted, although she had been using it for months, if this is relevant). Being totally ignorant of the workings of iPod and Limewire etc., could anyone explain - in simple terms - why there should be any problem. All her friends say they use Limewire without any trouble. Shall I allow her to connect to Limewire again? or is there an alternative?. I do not wish to be unduly cautious but must put my business needs first. Many thanks for any help.

[WoWo]

If it's your buisness computer then I woulnd't go anywhere near limewire. If nothing else what your grand-daughter is doing is illegal (not that I'm commenting on that but just so you know) and P2P software is rife with viruses and spy ware.

[WoWo]

Sorry, I should clarify my comment about your grand-daughter, I didn't mean it to sound as if I was accusing her of something she might not be doing but.....

Downloading music tracks from limewire is in breech of copyright laws, unless she is downloading copyright free music (which I doubt).

I have used such sites so I'm not pointing the finger but just trying to make sure you are aware of the situation and the ramifications this might have esspecially when she is using your buisness PC for this.

[j2buttonsw]

Morally, you should not use Limewire as it is essentially stealing software/music by using file sharing. It is also jam packed with viruses so you if you decide to use it you must be protected against viruses. You can use pay sites like napster/iTunes where the musicians who supply the music get their money (only fair in my opinion). I would not use Limewire on a business machine. Also if, God forbid, you get caught stealing stuff through Limewire chances are you will have to pay the fines, not your grand-daughter.

[Busker]

Many thanks to you both - I did not realise the situation with Limewire. On reflection, I now see why they offer this `free` service - I suppose they get their rewards from the spyware they introduce.

[qapmoc]

Forget about the legality and usefullness of limewire etc... We have various PC around the house but I would never put limewire on a PC which I use for business and I also forbid my kids to install games and other junk on the PC I consider to be ''mine''