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Everyone knows how easy it can be to locate illegal copies of music, movies and software on the Internet. However, doing so violates Georgetown University policies.  There are a number of Web sites that provide music and movie files that can be downloaded legally.

The MusicUnited Web site provides links to many legal music pages where you can locate MP3s and other forms of digital music that are provided for free or at a small charge. RespectCopyrights.org links to several online services where you can download and watch movies ranging from major feature films to independent short subjects. These sites, which are sponsored by a number of groups in the recording and motion picture industries, are also great sources of information about illegal file sharing, the effects it has on the music industry, and the consequences it can have for individuals. Another site with resources about illegal downloads is Define the Line. This software industry sponsored site provides free interactive resources for students on software piracy and intellectual property issues.

While we cannot endorse any particular Internet music or movie service provider, we do recommend MusicUnited and RespectCopyrights.org as good starting points.

Reference Sites for Legal Downloads:

MusicUnited - Sponsored by several recording industry organizations. This site maintains an extensive list of other sites where MP3s and other digital music can be legally downloaded.

RespectCopyrights.org - Sponsored by the MPAA. This site maintains a list of other sites where you can download and watch movies.

Additional Resources:

Georgetown University's Copyright Guide - Sharing Files through Peer-to-Peer Software http://policies.georgetown.edu/copyright/sections/resources/#resources12
 
Office of Student Conduct Notice on P2P File Sharing, October 2002 http://policies.georgetown.edu/33875.html

House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property Page http://judiciary.house.gov/committeestructure.aspx?committee=3

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