It is illegal. It is very common. Because the law can't track it, it's up to individual ethics to do the right thing.
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File Sharing networks are not all illegal. Many companys use File Sharing to get stuff to there employees easier. When people use them to give other people music on the internet without paying than it is illegal.
As with any peer to peer (p2p) file sharing software the software itself is not illegal and can be used for legal purposes. However the sharing of copyright files (such as music, movies and games) is illegal. If you would normally pay for something in a store but you are downloading it without paying for it you are stealing it; which is illegal.
It is not necessary to formally register your work with a Copyright Office for it to be protected.
Yes, you can move music from an iDownloader app to your iTunes library, but the process may vary based on the app and your device. Generally, you can download the music files to your device and then use file-sharing options to transfer them to your computer. Once the music files are on your computer, you can import them into iTunes by dragging and dropping them into the iTunes window or using the "Add File to Library" option. Make sure to check copyright restrictions for the music you are transferring.
A student enables file sharing on a laptop so that a friend can access music files peer to peer is the type of service that is being configured. File sharing is when you distribute or provide access to digital media.
You could try file sharing programs such as Limewire (Respecting all copyright laws, mind you).
Limewire and file-sharing services are legal. You can download music for free from the service but you should not download copyright protected music, as that is illegal.
LimeWire was shut down because US Courts found it violating copyright law.
Places like limewire that are file sharing sites are legal. However downloading files protected by copyright from sites is illegal. Even if it is only meant for personal use, it is still illegal to download the music without paying the copyright.
no its not illegal