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You can't really say they "started" at any discrete point - music piracy already existed before the internet, in the form of copying tape cassetes.
The development of a digital transfer infrastructure and digital audio compression formats
simply allowed it to become more widespread than before.
Same as book piracy (which used to be done with xeroxes) and video piracy (with VCR's).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMost people do download music illegally because most of the time it is free and is easier to get to, but if you get caught then there can be big consequence's and you will have to pay the price, sometimes behind bars, so if you want to download do it legally.
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∙ 13y agoAn illegal music download is when a person downloads a song originally meant to be for sale for free from the internet. It is illegal because it is in breach of the owner of the music's legal copyright and distribution rights and you are stealing money from the musicians as they do not receive a royalty payment for their work.
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Can you legally download music from LiveWirecom?
if it is copyrighted, its illegal. dont do it. its not right. i think there may be leglal downloads, but if its copyrighted music, it is illegal. DONT USE LIMEWIRE
Are Kazaa's free music downloads legal?
As with most 'free' downloads, the process itself of downloading can be classified as illegal. Use these websites at your own risk.
Are the music downloads legal at cooltoad.com?
Yes. It is a database, and it's terms and conditions don't say anything about it being illegal
Are Ultra Music downloads legal?
The music downloads are legal if download from legal sites where you will probably have to pay a nominal amount.The music downloads using torrents or from forums are illegal
Can children illegally download music from the Internet?
Downloading music off the internet is quite common and not illegal. There are free music downloads availible at last.fm. You can also upload your favorite music from Youtube.
How do they trace illegal music downloads?
computer IP address
Are music downloads free on frostwire?
Yes, all music, video, movie, and picture downloads are free. But, most likely illegal by the way.
What are the legal sites for music downloads?
You have to own its album otherwise its illegal
Where are all the free music downloads online?
Free music downloads are usually illegal. ITunes always have 25 free song download options. Also, amazon most time have the " Amazon Free Music Downloads" option.
Can you legally download music from LiveWirecom?
if it is copyrighted, its illegal. dont do it. its not right. i think there may be leglal downloads, but if its copyrighted music, it is illegal. DONT USE LIMEWIRE
All music downloads are illegal?
If it is copyrighted, then yes. Created by someone that has not copyrighted their material, then no.
What is the penalty for illegal music downloads?
I knew a guy who got sued $3,000 for using limewire
Are Kazaa's free music downloads legal?
As with most 'free' downloads, the process itself of downloading can be classified as illegal. Use these websites at your own risk.
Where can you purchase free downloads of Earth Wind and Fire music?
One does not purchase "free" downloads. It is illegal to download free music unless given permission. One can purchase Earth, Wind, and Fire music legally from Itunes or Amazon.
What types of downloads does 9Down offer?
9Down seems to offer torrent downloads. Torrent downloads can be anything from movies to music to games. Be forewarned, though, most torrent downloads are illegal and come with hefty fines if one is caught downloading them.
How can you get free music downloads?
Go to frostwire.com and download the program. It is free but also illegal, only if you share the files.
Are the music downloads legal at cooltoad.com?
Yes. It is a database, and it's terms and conditions don't say anything about it being illegal
