Stupid iTunes Question..

[Soccer Princess]

If I download the iTunes software on a computer that has some not so legal music on it, can it in any way get back to the company that I have illegal music on my computer. I think I have watched too many shows about people getting in trouble for having downloaded music illegaly. Also, can I put this music on my iTunes or will it only transfer music off of actual CDs and purchased through them? Sorry if I sound stupid or paranoid, but I just want to make sure.

(Please no flames -- just helpful answers! )

 

[Papa Deuce]

If I download the iTunes software on a computer that has some not so legal music on it, can it in any way get back to the company that I have illegal music on my computer. I think I have watched too many shows about peopel getting in trouble for having downloaded music illegaly. Also, can I put this music on my iTunes or will it only transfer music off of actual CDs and purchased through them? Sorry if I sound stupid or paranoid, but I just want to make sure.

(Please no flames -- just helpful answers! )

I do not think so.... like 99% sure.

 

[erock]

A friend of mine did just what you're asking, and nothing happened.
Of course, now he uses iTunes exclusively to get his online music. I, um, he loves it.

 

[LoraJ]

A friend of mine did just what you're asking, and nothing happened.
Of course, now he uses iTunes exclusively to get his online music. I, um, he loves it.

LOL! My friend too!

 

[jennyl772003]

I have an um, friend, who has done it, and has had no problems as well.

You can put the "not exactly bought" music into iTunes without a problem.

 

[diskids2]

This is a totally different question - My DD charges her IPOD through the computer and for some reason it runs out of battery after only a couple of hours. If she puts the song "on Hold" while playing it, she can get it to work. Any thoughts?


Also, to answer your original question - I know loads of folks who have done what you are asking

 

[Brianne]

Gee, I have a, um, friend who did this too, not to mention her husband as well.


diskids2, I never charge mine through the computer. For some reason, I run into problems with the battery every time I've done it, so I always use a direct charge from an electrical outlet. Hopefully someone has an answer for you!

 

[Rock'n Robin]

I do this and the feds have not knocked on my door yet. One thing I do to lessen the risk (I hope) is that I do not "share" music with others. I would like to get rid of limewire but I'm afraid all of those songs would disappear--anyone know if they would? I have them in other files on my hard drive plus on itunes. I need to know if I need to back them all up on CDs before I delete limewire, just in case.
Robin M.