music file sharing

Rachel Williams · Post by **Rachel Williams** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:50 pm

Need information about music file shaiing, is it safe for my students, peers? Need feedback asap.

Andrew Patterson · Post by **Andrew Patterson** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:33 pm

No, no internet activity is "safe" you can get viruses. There may be more in p2p programs. U could minimise the risk with spybot. Oh and downloading except with permission or payment is ilegal for most stuff under 70 years old after that you're OK.

A.Russell · Post by **A.Russell** » Wed May 04, 2005 6:59 pm

You can't get a virus from downloading data, like in a music file.

However, if this is P2P you are talking about, downloading most of the files is illegal. Set a good example and buy the CD. Also, you are likely to pick up some trojans while using p2p (or they come with the p2p software). Clean up your computer afterwards.

I would generally have to say installing p2p at an educational institution is not a good idea.

Sharing legal files by e-mail or direct download from a server is fine.