Is Limewire Legal?

Limewire is probably the most popular music download system. The real question is, is Limewire safe and legal? It really depends on who is using it.

Limewire is probably the most safe music download program available. It is by far the hardest to be caught while using. However, it is still possible. Most people that use Limewire don't know that they are uploading any illegal music that they have downloaded. This is because as soon as music is downloaded, it is put into a "shared folder." This music is immediately available to other Limewire users the minute it is fully downloaded whenever the host is running Limewire. Users that know how the program works, however, are only "leechers." As soon as the file is done downloading, these users will move the file from the shared folder into a safer location of their choosing. This way, Limewire cannot find any files to upload. Since it is commonly believed that the RIAA catches uploaders much more than downloaders, this supposedly makes Limewire safer. This actually has a certain bit of truth to it, as it is much easier to catch a thief after they redistribute stolen goods than when they are actually obtaining it. Also, there are other methods of protecting yourself when committing the illegalities. There are certain programs which will block known IP addresses from accessing your computer so that you cannot be caught. But rest assured, that if you commit the illegality, there is always a chance of being caught.