Limewire & Download Laws
Using file-sharing software, such as LimeWire, is like using an automobile. A person can legally own and drive a car, but speeding is illegal and punishable. Similarly, a user can use LimeWire to share legal content, but not music, movies, software or other copyrighted material.
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LimeWire
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LimeWire is a type of peer to peer file-sharing software that enables users to share information. It is legal to own and can be used legally.
Legal
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Users are only supposed to share content that they legally own and hold the copyrights to, such as personal photos or a homemade how-to video.
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Illegal
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Copyrighted material such as music, moves and software, cannot legally be obtained through file sharing. File sharing robs the copyright holder of the potential profits of selling that material.
Criminal Punishment
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Copyright infringement is a criminal offense and is prosecutable by law. Offenders who are found guilty may be obligated to pay damages up to $150,000 per work infringed as of 2009. This means that someone who downloads 20 copyrighted songs could have to pay $3,000,000 in damages. Jail time may also be required.
Other Risks
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Downloading material through a peer-to-peer network leaves your computer susceptible to viruses, spyware and unexpected material contained within the download.
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