Some music files are copyrighted, some are not. This is why the answer was both yes and no. According to copyright law, distribuiting or obtaining a copyrighted work (such as a music file) without the permission of the copy right holder is against the law. But may I remind you that often what is popular is not right, and what is right is not popular. The things I write below are not popular. This personal experience has taken a part in leading me to these conclusions. Before we begin, I must say that I have downloaded and possesed several gigabytes of music which I did not own the copyrights to, which I have all since deleted. When I say mp3 file, I am refering to any type of downloadable music file, including liquid audio, real audio etc.
I am not a lawyer, nor a professional in this field, but I have done research and feel that is necessecary to post this information for all to see on the world wide web. Is mp3 downloading legal or illegal? Is 'lending' mp3 files legal or illegal? Is it right or wrong? These are all questions that I will attempt to answer. Is downloading them legal? And more importantly, is it right? MP3 Facts, version 0.1ĭespite the demise of Napster, mp3 trading is increasing at a rapid rate.
