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tyler811

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Originally posted by: shortylickens
Anything that is copyrighted is illegal to download.
Which is MOST of what you'll find on P2P networks.

I know classical music and Linux ISO's are legal. Not sure about anything else.
Demos and freeware, but those are easily available from websites.

Check out www.slyck.com for better info.

I know alot of game distributers are going that to relieve the pressure on there servers
 

shortylickens

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Originally posted by: tyler811
Originally posted by: shortylickens
Anything that is copyrighted is illegal to download.
Which is MOST of what you'll find on P2P networks.

I know classical music and Linux ISO's are legal. Not sure about anything else.
Demos and freeware, but those are easily available from websites.

Check out www.slyck.com for better info.
I know alot of game distributers are going that to relieve the pressure on there servers
Are you talking about Direct2Drive?

Or were you thinking of massive lawsuits and burnings at the steak? :D