How to connect to another network, maybe?
 

I'm new to P2P. I paid $30 a while ago to lightspeedmovies.com with some real ganas to watch some Bruce Lee, but after I signed up I realized that a P2P client was necessary for downloading, which rather sucked since nearly all bittorrent and P2P programs are blocked by my school's proxy. But, I found out that LimeWire should work. (It was listed as one of the possible applications on the web site.) And it does. But I don't know how to access the movie site's database. The lightspeedmovie's web site didn't give much information on this, so I'm a little lost. I don't think I'm asking how to do anything illegal here. If I am then... oops. Any advice would be appreciated.


Chris

I notice that site's address is listed here Known Scam Sites (click on link)

Thanks for the link, LotR. I had read on one review site that this particular company was a very good choice for downloading movies; in fact, it was at the top of the list. If I can't get anything to work within the next day or two I will cease payment on my credit card.

But supposing it was legit., do you know how I would go about accessing their database/ downloading movies?

If they require p2p to get the movies they are not legitimate p2p apps connect to p2p networks. In order for it to be a legitimate place to download movies they would have to have a data base with all the movies on it, IE their own network and you could then rent but not DL and burn. I looked at the sight that you mentioned and it is a scam site.The first part of their terms and legal information are below they sold you free software so you could download copyrighted material.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS OF USE / AND LEGAL INFORMATION
Copyright Infringement
Some files contained on these networks are copyrighted works, like popular games, movies, music, and software. P2P software makes it possible to upload and download copyrighted material from the Internet without proper authorization, but that can violate copyright laws and subject you to criminal and civil penalties. Click here for information on how to minimize copyright infringement using p2p applications. For all others, please consult the user guide provided with the application.


Data Security
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Pornography
Files downloaded from the Internet using P2P software could contain pornographic material. These files may be mislabeled with seemingly innocent names. This can result in users, including children, being inadvertently exposed to pornography. Redistributing files containing child pornography or obscene content can be a crime.


Spyware
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Viruses
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So, I guess I got suckered. I will stop payment tomorrow morning. Hope it works out okay.

Maybe this isn't the place for it, but is there a way I can legally download/rent/burn movies online? Is there a pay-per-movie option so you can download them to your system?

Last I heard, the major film companies are considering this concept. Similar to the iTunes store & other buy-online music concepts which are with the backing of the major companies. But I'm not aware of any film ones available at present that are authorised to do so. The iTunes store do have 'some' video downlds you can purchase but these are very low resolution files afaik.