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deftech · 06-23-03, 05:11 PM

And just as a note:

Many websites will post, "It is 100% legal to download ROMS off of our site as long as you actually own the game already."

As James just pointed out, however, this is actually a lie. None of the companies have agreed to this, and if you read up on the copyright laws it is still illegal to obtain a copy of something you already own (in another format). This applies to ANYTHING. For example, if you own the Palm OS version of Hexacto's Lemonade, Inc.....you CAN NOT just go out and download a free copy of their Pocket PC version. So this applies to Nintendo games, GBA games, MP3s, etc.

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deftech Aximsite Administrator Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,635 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	And just as a note: Many websites will post, "It is 100% legal to download ROMS off of our site as long as you actually own the game already." As James just pointed out, however, this is actually a lie. None of the companies have agreed to this, and if you read up on the copyright laws it is still illegal to obtain a copy of something you already own (in another format). This applies to ANYTHING. For example, if you own the Palm OS version of Hexacto's Lemonade, Inc.....you CAN NOT just go out and download a free copy of their Pocket PC version. So this applies to Nintendo games, GBA games, MP3s, etc. __________________ Jordan M. Wigley Aximsite.com Email: jordan AT aximsite.com . To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Come join the friendly community at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.