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Is it really illegal to share music and movies from your computer?
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
YES IT IS !
ALL music and video content is protected by copyright laws ! Under those laws you are forbidden to 'copy, distribute or otherwise share the content without the owner's written permission.
Even copying a CD or DVD to your computer is actually illegal - whether that's just for your own use or not - you're still copying the content ! If you then copy music or video from your computer to (for example an MP3 or MP4 player) - you're guilty of distributing !
Having said that - I accept that kind of activity goes on all the time (even I copy music from my computer to my MP3 player to listen to while I'm walking). Technically it's still copyright theft. In theory - according to how copyright laws work - we should purchase a copy of the music etc for every device we want to use it on.
However - the authorities are more interested in those people who distribute large quantities of copied material - the 'pirates' who make distributing illegal copies an 'industry'.
I've yet to see a court case where 'Jane Bloggs' was arrested for copying Justin Bieber's music from her computer to her MP3 player !.... BUT - there have been a number of well-publicised cases where people have been caught making hundreds of copies of CD's, DVD's & videos.
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∙ 10y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoIf it's original music, then no. If it's not original, then yes.
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What is the simplest website you can use to download movies music and video games on a CD for free and without screwing up your computer?
There are none, that aren't illegal that is.
With what program can you download songs from the internet for free for a mac computer?
You can use Frostwire to download music, vidoes, and movies. Remember, downloading this stuff is illegal.
Is it illegal to copy and paste music and movies?
Yes. It is illegal to copy and paste music and movies. You need expressed permission from the labels to do that. That's what copyright protection is (and DRM).
Is legal or illegal to download movies or music from any torrent P2P?
Distributing of any such material under copyrights like movies and music etc is illegal .So der is no question what way u share it.
Why is it illegal to download music and movies?
because downloading them without paying is stealing
How do they trace illegal music downloads?
computer IP address
Is it illegal to download music from LimeWire and then copy it in a CD form your self?
It sure is illeal. All movies and Music are copyright protected. Therefore any downloading is illegal.
What is illegal to download on the internet?
Any website that has material availabe for download that is illegal, ie. 1. Copyrighted Software/Movies/Music 2. Illegal pornography (child porn, etc.) 3. Any website that disperses cracks/hacks for computer programs that allow you to bypass purchasing the software. The list goes on and on, but using common sense is the key. If you think it is illegal it probably is.
How do you get music from your iPod onto your computer?
iTunes does not allow music that is already on an iPod to be transferred to a computer, only vice-versa, this is in attempt to stop the pirating of illegal music.
How loud are normal computer speakers?
Basic computer speakers are not very loud,they are not best for movies or music.
Where can you download software?
go on itunes or if you don't want to then buy cds with music already on them and put it in your computer......either that or you can be really stupid and get illegal copies(please don't)
What does it mean fighting online piracy?
Fighting online piracy is when people illegally download music, television shows, and movies. It is illegal to download certain things online without paying for it such as movies and music.
