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Best legal download site?

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Tissy · 08/06/2005 20:27

I'm a downloading novice but have recently started to download a few tunes via Limewire. Got a bit scared by a feature on the news this evening about a woman who has been hit with a bill for £2500 after her son used her computer to download mp3 files.

My question is, which is the best LEGAL download site? I don't want any "young people's" music- I'm primarily interested in oldies and making compilations of children's music for dd to listen to in the car- any recommendations?

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charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:38

winmx is great its free and has everything but cant do links sorry!

ScrewballMuppet · 08/06/2005 20:50

does that mean you can download as much as you want and you won't get charged a penny?

charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:51

yep

charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:51

it does vids/pics/music its called

WINMX

ScrewballMuppet · 08/06/2005 20:53

WOW free music am speechless

charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:54

yeah i thought that ive had it for ages and it hasnt been closed down yet. i think its legal becasue you downlad them off other people connected to the net not of companys or anything its really good you can literally get anything!

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 20:55

try this for downloading WinMX

charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:55

www.winmx.com i think if not google it

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 20:56

put it this way if it is illegal, dh and I will go to prison and we've downloaded stacks of singles/albums...if it's available it shouldn't be illegal imho.

charleepeters · 08/06/2005 20:56

gallordfocker great name! i just brought meet the fockers/meet the parents on double dvd!

SaintGeorge · 08/06/2005 20:58

Pretty sure WinMX isn't legal.

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 20:59

isn't it????????

SaintGeorge · 08/06/2005 21:02

It's peer-to-peer file sharing. Only the original purchaser of the file has paid for it, everyone else is copying it for free. How can that be legal? Goes against all the copyright rules.

Newbarnsleygirl · 08/06/2005 21:02

Soulseek is free and legal.

You basically download from other peoples shared files.
It's set up similar to mumsnet in that you pick a name and you can send msgs to other users.

ScrewballMuppet · 08/06/2005 21:03

What will happen if you download music from an illegal website?

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 21:05

surely anything that is downloaded when you haven't bouhg tthe album is illegal then, we all video tv programs, films etc...I think it is only illegal if you use it for broadcasting purposes or sell it, or use it in a public place...why is it on the internet and we've been downloading for 2 years...do you think they'll send us a bill...seems a bit strange

SaintGeorge · 08/06/2005 21:06

Do it in limited quantity and you will get away with it - get silly and you might be on a future list for prosecution.

NBG - sorry, but Soulseek is just the same of the other peer-to-peer sites.

Disclaimer from the site, note especially the last sentence:

"Share Responsibly:
In our members area you will find all the tools you need to download and burn MP3s including open source as well as proprietary file-sharing software. Plus, you'll get unlimited access to tools for burning unlimited CD's, making your own play lists, finding lyrics and getting the most out of your mp3 experience. Purchase of a membership, however, is not a license to upload or download copyright material. We do not condone copyright infringement and we urge you to respect the copyright laws of your Country.

Using file-sharing (P2P) software for the uploading or downloading of copyrighted works without the permission or authorization of the copyright holders may be illegal and could subject you (or the ISP subscriber) to civil and/or criminal liability and penalties. For more information about U.S. copyright law, please visit lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ and www.copyright.gov/title17.

Some content found on file-sharing (P2P) networks may be reproduced, uploaded and downloaded. There are a significant number of copyright holders who have authorized the sharing of their content for non-commercial purposes, such as some content with Creative Commons format licenses, and there is also content available in the public domain and not protected by copyright. Most commercially released popular songs, films, and software is NOT authorized for free redistribution but requires separate purchase or licensing

JoolsToo · 08/06/2005 21:07

whatever you do don't download Kazaa - aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

SaintGeorge · 08/06/2005 21:08

Ooooo JT, you didn't did you? Nasty stuff on kazaa.

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Tissy · 08/06/2005 21:13

The legal sites I've seen seem to charge eg 79p per download, which I am quite prepared to pay, but couldn't find a site that had music I wanted.

As far as I can make out, any copying of music, however it is done is illegal, as the artist doesn't get paid. I remember being told that copying an LP onto a cassette for my own personal use was still illegal, but I'd be unlikely to be prosecuted; distributing copies to my mates would result in a charge (if caught).

Can't remember exactly who has been doing the tracking down, but they can find you and track you from the internet, and sting you for copyright charges.

I'm quite happy to pay for the music if I can find it, and would rather pay per track than buy a whole album for one song I like.

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GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 21:14

in a year we might have downloaded about 100 somgs is that bad??

Newbarnsleygirl · 08/06/2005 21:16

Ooops

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 21:17

is it

GaylordFocker · 08/06/2005 21:18

what was the oops for btw

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Tissy · 08/06/2005 21:18

news item here .

So, any recommendations for legal sites?

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