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Free P2P file sharing programs, networks & legal issues
December 11, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
You can do a lot with a high-speed Internet connection.
One very popular activity that a fast connection makes easy
is downloading copyrighted music, movies, and television
shows using free P2P file sharing programs over public
networks. The fact of the matter remains, however, that
sharing this type of material is illegal.
Movie tickets are expensive. It's boring to sit through
commercials. Musical acts often put out CDs that have only
one or two hits. Free peer to peer file sharing programs
make life easier for those who don't have a big
entertainment budget. There are plenty of reasons people
cite for engaging in file sharing, and many are legitimate.
However, those who are losing royalties to free downloads
view the situation differently.
It's understandably difficult for some to think about the
ethical implications behind copyright violation, considering
top music artist salaries vary greatly from the average
citizen. The legal issues, however, cannot be ignored.
The RIAA is filing lawsuits against those who are
violating copyrights through file sharing. The default
setting on many file sharing programs allows for uploading,
which is what many of those being sued are being sued for.
According to
Reuters, legal downloading stores from
iTunes,
RealRhapsody, and
Napster
have overtaken free peer to peer file swapping in
popularity. There are ways to get music that are less
expensive than buying CDs and are still legal. These options
are definitely worth consideration. Not only will you enjoy
music files free from legal issues, they are better for your
computer too, as they are free of spyware.
About the Author
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Web-Conferencing-Zone.com. Your
definitive guide to web conferencing services, online
collaboration software and web meetings for business.
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