In article ,
(Jay) writes:

That depends on rather you are downloading MP3 or the original format
recorded
on the CD. In the latter case, you are getting as near perfect a recording
as
possible. It can be reproduced a million times and not lose one bit.

Almost NOBODY downloads uncompressed music. Its just too unwieldly
with current bandwidths and tranfer protocols. Obviously you haven't
been downloading music (copyrighted or not) off the internet, LOL,
especially with a dial-up line.


NO, and most of those doing the majority are not using dial-up lines either.
You are right though, I am not been downloading music and don't intend to
start. If it is copyrighted, I will buy the CD or simply do without. I will
not copy and download the copyrighted material. The uncompressed versions
would only take a few seconds to download on a DSL line though and that is the
growing trend.

I guess the important thing here is for everyone to follow their own
compass. Some people never exceed 55MPH on the freeway, most people
do it every day. I think its more a weakness of the law than that of
the majority of the population. Has something to do with federal
matching funds and states wanting the money but not wanting to enforce
the law.

Yep, I guess if enough people want to steal your car that it should be OK too.


Bob Reed
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