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Solcius
Solcius asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 1 decade ago

question about downloading a CD I own? have edited, download unedited.?

Ok. So I know it is LEGAL to make backup copy's of stuff (movies, games, etc.) that I bought and own.

But say I have a CD. I have the edited version of the CD with all the swearing and other inapropriate content removed. My mom bought it for me when I was a kid because she thought I was too young for that. But now I am almost 17 and now mom is ok with me listening to the unsensored music.

So, rather then going out re-purchasing the un-edited version of the CD (if I can even find it in stores that is.) would it be legal if I just downloaded the un-edited version from limewire or piratebay for free since I already own the edited version?

Update:

WRG:

I still have the edited version of the CD. It is safely tucked away in my CD folder. I just beleive I should be legaly entitled to download the un-edited version of a CD that I own the edited version to.

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  • Legio XVII
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    Nope, the MAFIAA (excuse me, RIAA) would like you to pay twice. I agree that it should be the fair thing to do, but the law says it is no different than downloading something you don't already own.

  • ?
    1 decade ago

    LMAO, bro, bootleg that **** of some torrents or frostwire. Chances of you getting caught are so insanely slim you have no idea. The WORSE that could happen is that your ISP starts acting like bitches and suspend your service until you call their fraud department which ALL ISP's have. However, if you continue after a warning they will take legal actions... but if your download from time to time, here and there... psh. You ain't close to getting in any trouble.

    Unless your mom snitches on you...

    Source(s): I work for an ISP....
  • WRG
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Where's the original, pre-edited, copy of the CD? If you mom threw it out then you are out a CD.

    There is no situation where downloading unlicensed music is legal.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    you may not save AVG onto disk as its in basic terms a downloadable application, this equipment has a secure practices from copying equipment on it. yet what you're able to do is as quickly as you have it on the laptop, zip the record and connect it to an digital mail and deliver it to your self to maintain it on line as a backup. we've tried many circumstances to place it onto detachable disk (cd and floppy) and it does not paintings, we additionally contacted the corporate and asked why and that they did say its "in basic terms for acquire".

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  • STEVEN F
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    If you bought the EDITED version, you DON'T own the unedited version. The two versions are SEPARATE products.

    Short answer, it is NOT legal.

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