Sunday, October 3, 2010

Downloading Films Should Be Done With Extreme Caution

By Eduardo Lester

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.

Whether it is done illegally through file-sharing software or legally, as with downloading a book into your Kindle, there's an increasing market for downloading the movies you want straight into your hard drive. Many people are still skeptical, worried that any movies they watch will be bootleg copies, or somehow their computers will be at risk from the act of downloading.

This way of thinking, in the beginning, was true. Almost all online movies that were bootleg copies usually recorded by camcorder of the movie screens, much like what is sold on street corners. If you watch these films you're committed infringement on copyright.

The danger of copyright infringement is that if the government wanted to crack down on a website, most likely, you IP address which is recorded at every visit will be offered up along with all of the other addresses as a way for the site's owner to not be prosecuted as harshly.

Does this happen? Not yet. But the music industry has cracked down on illegal file sharing, levying steep fines to people across the country in exchange for not prosecuting them in court. It goes to say that logically, file sharing movies is the next step. In fact, a case is under review currently of a man who'd downloaded an unreleased film.

You can use the internet wisely to download movies and you should steer clear of websites offering you unlimited movies for free. These sites act as fronts for injecting spyware and adware into your computer. The saying is true, you can't get something for nothing.

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.

Make sure to go to websites that charge you - money means protection. Like Napster, many one-time fee sites will give you unlimited access and with having to pay, you will most likely have virus protection that will stop you from inadvertently downloading software like spyware and adware.

In the end, you can get what you want when you want it in regards to movie downloads. Just steer clear of sites that seem to promise way too much without having anything concrete to back it up. The internet is full of scammers and legitimate businesses and it only takes a small amount of homework on your part to do it right. - 40724

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