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Friday, November 12, 2010

Pirated Movies Can Be A Messy Affair

By Luz Mcintyre

Almost anything we want to watch, listen to, or read can be done through some simple knowledge about computers and the internet. To be able to watch a movie that is still in theaters or not yet out on DVD can be quite an attractant, and most people don't want to go to theaters opting instead to stay home and watch on their own terms without the crowds.

Illegal or not, there are a lot of people who download music, Kindles allow you to download books, and so it's only natural to assume that you can download movies. However, this particular practice is thought of as taboo and most consumers are afraid that any type of movie downloading is illegal, or that whatever they do get is most likely a bootleg copy, or more rudimentary that their computer will become at risk.

In the beginning almost all online movies were indeed bootleg pirated copies, most often recorded right off of the screen with a camcorder. Watching these films was and is an act of copyright infringement.

If a government agency wanted to crack down on sites that gave out free movie downloads, almost all web site owners would have no issue in handing over the list of IP addresses that had used the site in exchange for leniency.

Does this scenario ever happened? Yes, not with movies. The rampant file-sharing of music has resulted in the music industry cracking down on individual customers by instigating large fines instead of bringing arbitration into the mix. With all of this experience in terms of music, it's logical to assume that movie downloading customers will be the next target.

Using the internet to download anything is potentially full of risks, especially with websites advertising free-to-you movie downloads. The reason that a site wouldn't charge you anything for a particular service is that they want to actually take something from you; in this case it's the insertion of adware and spyware into your computer.

What is spyware? It's a malicious software that downloads onto your computer and records your actions on line. This can include recording keystrokes that can give away your passwords on a myriad of websites and open the door to having your identity stolen. Adware is not as malicious, but is a nuisance that can slow down the performance of your computer by inundating you with pop-up ads on the misguided thought that it will make you want to purchase one of the items.

To make sure that what you're doing is legal and safer, it's best to use websites that charge a fee for joining. Many websites charge only one-time fees at around $40 for unlimited downloads, much like the music site Napster. The fee will most likely protect you from inadvertently downloading any adware or spyware because of the added virus protection that many of these sites contain.

Wanting something for nothing, especially when downloading movies can lead to consequences that are annoying at least and dangerous at most. There are many good websites that you can utilize for movie downloads - just make sure to do your homework and choose wisely.

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