what is considered illegal file sharing?
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when the file is copyrighted
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Well hypothetically, I would try any P2P file sharing program, like Lime Wire or Direct Connect (DC++);  but that would be illegal.
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No, there isn't. That's piracy, and it's illegal.
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as long as u dnt not pay for the copyright, and u download it without permission, it is illegal....
727489
The website itself is not illegal, but some of the downloads are illegal. Such as Copywritten Movies, Music, and Software. Just stay wary of what your downloading, and be smart. :-D
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I have lots, but sharing would be illegal. Tut tut
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if you don't want to break any rules stay away from file sharing. other than that there is a ton of free stuff and information on the net that is completely legal. also look into opes source software if you feel up to it nobody owns it and its free to use.
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I believe that any use of "file-sharing" services puts your computer at some kind of risk.  You don't really know what it is that you're getting, and giving other people access to files in your computer is inherently dangerous.\n\nIf that weren't enough, you are engaging in an ILLEGAL practice which could result in more serious penalites than you may imagine.  The Motion Picture Association Of America is prosecuting all instances of film piracy.  Do yourself a favor--get out of this dangerous business.
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downloading copies of software from anywhere other than a publishers site is piracy.\nDownloading illegal software often ends up with viruses on your PC.\nSupport software devlopers and purchase their software.
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it's told that It's illegal that someone uploads your music but apparently it is not against the law to download music. i advice you to use Ares, It's the best but don't let people download yours.
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Any unregulated, "peer-to-peer" file sharing system carries a huge risk that the files you receive will include viruses, trojans or other malware.   And the really galling thing is that you went ahead and loaded them on your system yourself...\n\nI spend a good part of my day, vacuuming out customer systems, crippled by p2p file transfers.  I've had one particular laptop on the bench 5 times this year, so far, and it's always the same... hundreds of pieces of malware, format the drive, re-install everything, give it back to the owner with a stern lecture, and it comes back with Limewire and Kazaa in the start-up list...  and a million more invaders.
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Because the programs themselves are not illegal in most areas, although the recent Grokster decision said that they may be if they actively encourage piracy.\n\nBut a program like Limewire or eMule never says "Hey, look! Free pirated mp3's here!". In fact it states NOT to download copyrighted files. Of course, most p2p files are illegally downloaded, but the programs themselves are still considered legal.\n\nIt's like a Xerox machine. You can illegally copy a book using it, but the machine itself is legal.
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Yes you can get locked up for copyright infrigement and p2p. Extrely illegal anywhere
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well Limewire itself isn't illegal, but people can use it to download copyrighted material illegally.  So technically they haven't done anything wrong.  It's like using a car to commit a crime - it's not the car maker's fault so they can't shut them down.
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Any P2P application should be legal, since there is content that can be shared by people without breaking laws.\n\nThe issue about p2p is the files that are shared on the network. If you dont download illegal content, you are not breaking the law by using the p2p program.
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IF there is NO illegal content why not
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legal i think but watch out for viruses!!!!