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Limewire - some questions
Yes, I know they have a website, but I'd rather get answers from "independent" users, i.e. my fellow ABers!
a) where exactly is the music downloaded from?
b) is it safe/secure?
c) is it REALLY free?
d) can I put the tracks on my iPod?
T.I.A.
a) where exactly is the music downloaded from?
b) is it safe/secure?
c) is it REALLY free?
d) can I put the tracks on my iPod?
T.I.A.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.It is downloaded from a strangers hard drive, just as they can download from yours if you have any folders set to 'share'.
If you are not careful, they could be downloading more than music.
You must be on top of firewalls and virus protection - who knows what nasties are lurking? An ideal way of spreading virus.
It is free.
If the music is in the right format, you can put it on your ipod.
If you are not careful, they could be downloading more than music.
You must be on top of firewalls and virus protection - who knows what nasties are lurking? An ideal way of spreading virus.
It is free.
If the music is in the right format, you can put it on your ipod.
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Downloading files, with Limewire, is free as long as you don't get caught!
Simply downloading copyright files, from peer-to-peer networks (such as Gnutella, which is the one Limewire connects into), is usually only a civil offence, for which you can be sued but not fined or imprisoned.
However, peer-to-peer networks work on the basis that, while you're downloading files from one person's PC, files on your own PC are made available for uploading to other people's PCs. The law regards this as distribution, which is a criminal offence, punishable by fines or imprisonment. (Downloading can also be a criminal offence if it's down in the course of a business or to the serious detriment of the copyright holders).
Chris
Simply downloading copyright files, from peer-to-peer networks (such as Gnutella, which is the one Limewire connects into), is usually only a civil offence, for which you can be sued but not fined or imprisoned.
However, peer-to-peer networks work on the basis that, while you're downloading files from one person's PC, files on your own PC are made available for uploading to other people's PCs. The law regards this as distribution, which is a criminal offence, punishable by fines or imprisonment. (Downloading can also be a criminal offence if it's down in the course of a business or to the serious detriment of the copyright holders).
Chris
Some people seem to think there breaking the law if they download music for free, there not ! ,they only break the law if they go on and sell that music (Because its not theres to sell)
Why anybody would pay Apple for music is beyond me, when there are many sites around where they can do it for free !
Why anybody would pay Apple for music is beyond me, when there are many sites around where they can do it for free !
Downloading and uploading copyrighted music using limewire is ILLEGAL
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_downloading_songs _from_Limewire_illegal_or_legal
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_downloading_songs _from_Limewire_illegal_or_legal
I would like to say, Kazaa Platinum is the best free music/movies download library that exist today. Membership is very reasonable, they provide fresh tracks each month and they're more than happy to work with you and help you Set it up on your PC. Unlike other free Music download companies, Kazaa Platinum gives you the freedom to re-arrange the music tracks and use them in any way you want. What more could you ask for? http://www.kazaa-platinum.com is the way to go.
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