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Free MP3 Files – Downloading Could Cost You Thousands
Downloading free MP3 files sounds like a great idea. After
all, everyone is in search of a bargain, right? But downloading free
MP3 files could carry some costs that you haven’t even considered.
One of the most common costs associated with downloading free MP3 files
is the likelihood of also downloading a virus, worm or Trojan horse
that can literally shut down your computer. Some sites that tout free
downloading are actually skirting the copyright laws by sharing those
files from computer to computer. That means your computer is
communicating directly with another computer and you are subject to
receive all kinds of information in addition to the free MP3 file you
were seeking.
Viruses and worms are a common problem for computer users today and
there are dozens of software programs available to help protect
yourself from picking up one of these problems. The problem is that
many people aren’t as protected as they imagine themselves to be.
Often, they find that the latest virus – which has taken up residence
in their computer files – was distributed just before their virus
protection program offered protection. Usually, you can download tools
to eliminate the virus or worm. Sometimes, the damage is already done
and you’ll wind up spending hundreds or thousands of dollars to repair
or even replace your computer. The cost of that single song that caused
the problem? Probably less than a dollar from a reputable online MP3
source.
Another potential cost of free downloads are the potential that you are
violating copyright laws. While it’s doubtful that the “copyright
police” will knock on you door and examine your computer files and CDs
to see if you’ve downloaded free MP3 files that were pirated copies, it
is still a violation of the law. While you’ll likely never pay a direct
penalty, there are costs of pirated files including increases in the
cost of legitimate sources as artists and recording companies attempt
to make up the money lost from pirated sources that offer free MP3
downloads.
