Downloading Music – How Legal is File Sharing?
So many people do it everyday. Downloads are going on every minute. Are they legal downloads? You may be wondering how legal is file sharing? We all remember when Napster was shut down for allowing users to trade thousands of illegal files a day. At one point, the problem with Napster actually got so bad that, at several college campuses, a whopping eighty percent of internet use was going... [Read more]
Writing Your Personal History In Your Retirement
Now that you’ve reached retirement and are enjoying life without the daily grind of going to work, chances are you’re spending more time thinking about your life and all you have experienced. These thoughts may come in short bursts, or you may find them creeping into your mind on a regular basis. Either way, writing your own personal history is a great way to both organize your thoughts... [Read more]
What’s Up With iTunes? Music Pirating and The Law
Even today, some people aren’t entirely clear on the legality of iTunes and other MP3 player programs. It basically comes down to this: 1. Legal - If you buy the MP3’s in your iTunes library, it is one hundred percent legal. 2. Illegal – If you go on a file sharing program like Bearshare or Limewire, or if you visit a website like The Pirate’s Bay to find your music, then you... [Read more]
So Is CD Ripping Legal? Know The Copyright Legalities
CD ripping, everybody does it…don’t they? Are you someone who does, but aren’t sure if it is legal? Do you think, its only little ole me, who is going to know? Well the answer is “NO, it is NOT legal.” That’s just the short answer, though. The actual law with regards to ripping the music off of a CD and storing it on your computer or burning it to another... [Read more]
How Does Copyright Law Affect YouTube?
So what is the story about YouTube and copyright law? If you go on YouTube and look up any mainstream musician you can think of, you’re probably going to find hundreds of videos posted by fans, providing not only their popular, studio released music, but also, rare B-sides, live performances, and alternate takes of popular songs. This, in addition to interview footage, TV specials, and scenes where... [Read more]
