You can use file sharing software (P2P or peer to peer) legally, because it is not the software that is illegal but the way most people use it. It is still used by others to share files that are no longer protected by copyright but that are in public domain for anybody to use.
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How to use Peer to Peer Software (P2P) Legally Posted By : Peter Nisbet
August 24th, 2010 |
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Bootleg Movies: Are Free Movie Downloads Legal or Illegal? Posted By : Peter Nisbet
July 23rd, 2010 |
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There is some confusion about what makes bootleg movies and whether or not free movie downloads are legal or illegal. It all comes down to the copyright period, which varies between countries, but what is certain is that file sharing software is not illegal. It is not the tool that breaks the law but the action.
Ethics of P2P File Sharing: Should Free Movie Downloads be Banned? Posted By : Peter Nisbet
June 14th, 2010 |
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There are arguments for and against the legal use of P2P file sharing software to get free movie downloads online, and while it is true that downloading copyright-protected movies is and should be illegal, the situation is not as cut and dry as many believe it to be.
How to Download Limewire Free Posted By : nigrolime
May 11th, 2010 |
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Limewire is favorite file sharing software program that works with only internet connected machine. You may download videos, frequence files, documents and programs using Limewire. Highlighting feature here is that you can download limitless files absolutely free without a sign up or any form of subscription charges.
House Approves P2P User Act
December 9th, 2009 |
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Legislation requires peer-to-peer vendors to provide notice to users about files that will be shared by their software and to proactively obtain a user’s consent to install the file-sharing software. The bill also prohibits P2P vendors from blocking users’ reasonable efforts to disable or remove file-sharing software.
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The third time proved the charm for Rep. Mary Mack Bono (R-CA) as the U.S. House approved the Informed P2P User Act Dec. 8, mandating
P2P (peer-to-peer) software vendors to provide a quot;clear and
conspicuous quot; notice to consumers about the files being shared by the
software and to obtain…