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I Music App legal?

If the servers that iMusic is getting their music from is outside of the United States, than it is very difficult to apply US Copyright laws. Of course, just like LimeWire, if you get caught downloading music that you never paid for, there could be ramifications.

how easy would it be to get caught?

It is copyright infringement to share the file. Unless you are re-hosting the file, you're fine. So, the worst that could happen is that the app is pulled, and the RIAA complains.
 
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is there an app that scans the files to make sure theres no viruses?

Assuming it's actually an .mp3 (or other type of media) file, it won't be able to harm anything because it just holds data, it doesn't actually execute any code. Make sure you enable the option in your file browser to view the file extension and check that it's not one of those sneaky "song.mp3.exe" things.

That's just to save your Windows box though. Android OS is Linux-based. You don't have much to worry about for your Droid. :)
 
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Well not really cuz if I pay for it and I'm paying for this whole market you'd think it should be legal with all the money I am spending

iMusic does not have anything to do with the artists that produce music. If you buy iMusic, that doesn't entitle you to the songs in it... well, legally. Stop trying to justify what you're doing and call it what it is. It is in no way AT ALL legal.
 
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If the servers that iMusic is getting their music from is outside of the United States, than it is very difficult to apply US Copyright laws. Of course, just like LimeWire, if you get caught downloading music that you never paid for, there could be ramifications.



Downloading copyright music is not illegal it uploading it that is the crime.
 
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