is it save download files from winmx,kazza etc?

[NewCompGeek]

i heard that you can download programs and stuff (need a burning program) and im wondering if it is safe.

are there alot of viruses in those peer-to-peer programs?

 

[Pundit]

<< i heard that you can download programs and stuff (need a burning program) and im wondering if it is safe.

are there alot of viruses in those peer-to-peer programs? >>



I hope you're not talking about commercial programs. Those are illegal to download.

 

[Jfur]

you're kidding, right?

 

[RSI]

You willingly call yourself a CompGeek, and you're asking questions like this? Something's not right.

 

[NewCompGeek]

<< i heard that you can download programs and stuff (need a burning program) and im wondering if it is safe.

are there alot of viruses in those peer-to-peer programs? >>



<<I hope you're not talking about commercial programs. Those are illegal to download.>>

i dont know what you mean

<<you're kidding, right? >>

no im serious, what you buy all your programs?


<<You willingly call yourself a CompGeek, and you're asking questions like this? Something's not right>>

its NewCompGeek

 

[Frosty3799]

it is illegal to download programs unless they are freeware... and anandtech doesnt support bootlegging

 

[AnthraX101]

*scratches head*

-great!-

Armani

 

[NewCompGeek]

<<it is illegal to download programs unless they are freeware... and anandtech doesnt support bootlegging >>


how do i know if they are illegale or not? then why do people have them up there?

 

[minendo]

<< no im serious, what you buy all your programs? >>


Yes or I just use freeware.


<< how do i know if they are illegale or not? then why do people have them up there? >>


It is called warez and it is illegal. Are you looking for a vacation?

 

[kranky]

To answer your question, yes, there are viruses. I remember at least three people posted here about getting viruses from downloading stuff using those peer-to-peer programs. It's because the people who share "programs" get a kick out of people downloading stuff thinking they are getting software for free, and knowing they are going to get a virus.

 

[NewCompGeek]

<<It is called warez and it is illegal. Are you looking for a vacation? >>

i didnt know that how was i sopposed to know, and vacation just for asking?

i asked if it was safe i didnt say that i downloaded or going ot download it at all

i might just get it from a friend or go out and buy it