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Unless the author has specifically released them to the public for free download, yes. Downloading music without authorization is illegal, regardless of the method used.
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Is it illegal to download music videos from LimeWire?
It is the same as downloading songs off limewire so yes it is illegal.
Dad says that downloading songs off YouTube is illegal is it true?
It is illegal to download YouTube songs that have a copyright or license. This is true of most songs on YouTube. Some of the artists don't care because it is free promotion and helps them sell songs. You can buy songs on iTunes or listen to some for free.
Is downloading music off playlist illegal?
Technically, if your not paying for the music, then yes; it is illegal.
Where do you find the safest music downloads for your iPod that's free?
I wouldn't suggest downloading songs or movies off the internet because you could get a virus and it's illegal.
Is LimeWire illegal to download music off?
Limewire itself is legal, but downloading music off it for free is not.
Is isohunt illegal?
Yes just depends what your downloading but it is highly likley that you will NOT get caught. I do not know anyone who has been caught downloading off of Isohunt.com
Is LimeWire illagleal?
no limewire is not illegal. but the things you get off it can be i have had my internet shut off for downloading copyright things on limewire
Is burning songs on to ipods off LimeWire illegal?
any file sharing of copyrighted music is illegal, downloading to your ipod makes it no more or less so. Unless the music is set for open distribution by the record company, you did not buy the music therefore it is copyright infringement
Is downloading things off of pirate bay really illegal?
Yes. Receiving copyrighted material and not paying for it is illegal. If you were to download from Pirate Bay, it would be illegal.
Can you get caught using frostwire to download music?
FrostWire Not Illegal, Downloading Copyrighted Material IsFrostWire itself is not illegal. FrostWire can be used as a peer to peer file transferring system of uncopyrighted materials. But once copyrighted materials starting being used, downloading and uploading is illegal.
Is downloading music off the Internet illegal?
Not if it is purchased or if it is provided by a licensed site. Programs like iTunes allow you to pay for downloading your music... that is legal.
Can you get arrested for downloading songs from LimeWire and then buying songs from itunes store?
Yes, if your going to buy it from itunes, why download it off limewire first.
