In effect, if you download any copyrighted material you're breaking the law. When you join Limewire you're asked to agree not to download this material. Flash! Everything is copyrighted. If I lend a friend a CD am I breaking the law? It all depends on your perspective. If you feel morally obligated to download only uncopyrighted material, you'll have very few, if any, choices. It's a dillema I'll agree. But you have to do what you believe is best for you. Good luck.