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How can I use limewire legally? Hi, I would like to start using Limewire basic and I know that there are ways you can use it legally, but that there are ways to use it illegally. Could someone tell me how I could use it legally and safely (without any nasty suprises on my computer)? |
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Your use of Limewire is legal as long as you do not downlod/upload copyrighted files. and believe me there are thousands of non-copyrighted files out there! Safety is a more complex subject, Search the forums (button above right) for virus ... There's a lot of reading there, and do not download programme files ... If you intend to stay legal, there is little chance of that ... but ensure you have up to date virus prutection, but remember that virus protection does not always pick up everything! I hope this helps a bit .... ask if you need any more information |
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Well ... If you can buy it on Amazon it is copyrighted ... If you can't .... you must use your judgement. It's a bit of a grey area, but there are places like archive. org and magnet-mix (I think it is called) where a lot of totally un-copyrighted files are available. A great number of these have found their way onto limewire. As an example The Grateful Dead allowed the audience to tape most of their shows and these recordings are freely available and the band are totally happy about it provided no money changes hands. Their studio recordings and a number of live releases as well are Copyright. I hope this points you in the right direction. |
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how i can use it legally? Thanks for your help and I'll kepp what you have said in mind. There are just two things that I am still uncertain about. (I am very cautious of what I do at the moment becuase I have only realised yesterday that I have been scamed by a company that offers Limewire, so I do appolagise.) But... 1.) If I am unaware that a file I download is copyrighetd and get caught am I still liable to pay a fine or in worse case senario go to prison? 2.) Are all downlaods that are TV programs (say the simpsons) copyrighted, or could it OK to download things like that? Thanks a bunch. |
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alix911, I am not sure on that I dont belive so (as i have done it) but ill look for you i think it depends something like simpsons shouldnt be non-legal due to it being on public accses tv and anyone can edit out comerials so im guessing it isnt illegal as long as trademarks arnt removed but ill check.. |
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