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People can download music from the internet legally, if they go through a legitimate site or program such as I Tunes. People illegally downloading music from illegal websites or using illegal programs if not ethically right, and rips off copyrighted material. However this question can only be answered by personal opinion.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause when you download it without paying, the artist doesn't get money. You make money when you sell the songs for people to buy. If you download it, you don't give the artist credit. You can be fined alot of money if caught downloading songs.
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∙ 14y agoIn most cases, it is illegal to download songs for free. ----
To legally obtain music via the internet, you would need to obtain the license to download the music. Like any computer application, when you purchase the product, you also purchase a license to use and retain the product. When downloading from p2p client software (Limewire, winmx, kazaa etc.), you are not purchasing the license to play the content. So if you are, you're technically stealing. But, I won't tell...
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∙ 12y agoit wouldn't be illegal if you couldn't do it. so ...ya people can
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Is it illegal to sell music CDs you download from the internet?
Well, you can't download a real item such as a CD off the Internet, but if you are talking about a music CD file, then: It depends on if that music you downloaded is copyrighted. If what you download is copyrighted, then it was illegal to download that music off the Internet in the first place (unless you bought it from a place like www.last.fm or iTunes Store). If what you bought did have copyright, then it is also illegal to sell that music for profit. But, if what you bought didn't have copyright (called freeware), then it is legal to do so.
How do I download music on YouTube to my sony Ericsson?
Download it from the Internet tiocfaidh ar la
Is it okay to download music from the internet?
yes and no because some times it is illegal and sometimes its not
Where can someone download free music on the internet?
Downloading free music from the internet is considered an illegal act due to copyright laws. However one can download music and listen to it from sites like Spotify and Grooveshark.
Can you download music from web to your cell phone?
You can but it depends what kind of phone your using. Also if you do download music on your phone from the Internet, it is considered illegal. So be aware.
Is it illegal to download music off the Internet using YouTube to mp3 Converter?
yes, it`s illegal ONLY IF IT IS NOT SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT,
Can you download music to ipod from mp3 music site?
you have to download it to a computer and then put it onto your i pod from there
Why is it illegal to download music off the internet?
cuz it might not be lisenced or authorized so it violates copyrights and stuff
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.
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.
Is downloading music from the internet that are from games or animes illegal?
I believe so..just be careful with how many songs u download
How do you download music and TV commercials and shows from the Internet without paying for them?
Downloading music, shows, and commercials from the Internet without paying for them is illegal. It's best not to for both ethical and legal reasons.
