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Is peer-to-peer file sharing illegal?

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Is peer-to-peer file sharing illegal?

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Not necessarily. There are many legal uses for P2P file sharing. For example, P2P allows research teams to discuss ideas and share information in real or delayed time, without being in the same room or even the same state. Peer-to-peer applications have made possible the development of new technologies such as open-source software, which can be used, modified and passed along to other open-source users through P2P applications. Schools and libraries can circulate materials from their collections to distant students by the lawful use of file-sharing technology. Of course, P2P applications also can be used for illegal activities. The unauthorized sharing of copyrighted materials is called infringement, and it is a violation of federal copyright law. Whenever you share copyrighted materials without legal authorization – including music, films, graphics, publications, etc. -you can be liable for copyright infringement.

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