limewire legality>??

[seether9111]

ok, I understand that the program itself isnt illegal.so is it illegal to download music, if all you do is listen privately, no burning???
also, i know it is illegal to copy dvds, but is it ok to make a back-up copy of one you own?because to do so you have to use decryption software, WHICH IS ILLEGAL??
just curious

[Jale]

The software itself is not illegal. Downloading content protected by copyright is illegal, even if it's for personal (private) use. That's the difference.

[AnAutisticDog]

Its not illegal.....unless someone catches you

[Genome]

^


legally you can make backup copys of your legally owned software.
the catch-22 that they try on you is to make decryption tools illegal.

so in their world you get screwed.

"oh why yes of course you can backup the item you just purchased, however you cant use any sort of software to do so. hahahahha"

like telling you that you can build your own boat, you just cant use any tools to do it.

basically just go by what autistic said.

[TchuBacha]

It also depends on which country you live in...

[seether9111]

ok what if i let a buddy borrow a dvd movie or music cd.is that illegal?

[TchuBacha]

ok what if i let a buddy borrow a dvd movie or music cd.is that illegal?

Not many people know this but yes. Read the back of the DVD is says something along the lines of "No copying, distributing, renting, lending, public preformances"....

[Genome]

WOW i didnt know that

is that also country specific? (i see your from england)

man that is stupid

[TchuBacha]

Even though they are breaking the law I dont think the police will do anything. Infact I would hazard a guess any say 99% of all police officers have broken this law.

MIAA or who ever they are dont even inforce it. If you want to lend out your DVDs to your mates then go for it. The only thing that is stopping you is a couple of words on the back of the case that not everyone is aware of and nobody cares about.

[AnAutisticDog]

Even though they are breaking the law I dont think the police will do anything. Infact I would hazard a guess any say 99% of all police officers have broken this law.

MIAA or who ever they are dont even inforce it. If you want to lend out your DVDs to your mates then go for it. The only thing that is stopping you is a couple of words on the back of the case that not everyone is aware of and nobody cares about.

I am calling somebody

Im gonna tell NAH NAH NAH NAH NAAAAANAAAA