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20 Dec 2010, 4:46 pm

NOTE: I own all items I wish to download. According to US copyright law, I am allowed to download that which I already own.

So here's the thing. Several PRIDE FC DVDs I own are kinda busted because the case design on the Legacy box sets is beyond crappy. Therefore I would like to download the DVDs but would prefer to not get a virus on my computer. Can anyone help me out on this?

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20 Dec 2010, 5:11 pm

You can be tracked pretty easily through a P2P network. Use this (clicky clicky) and the job becomes much harder.

As for viruses, just scan the files before opening them and make sure your account isn't an admin.

I should note, though, that AFAIK, it is still illegal to download pirate copies of DVDs even if you own them, so I don't condone those actions, this information if for educational purposes only, and blah blah blah.

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20 Dec 2010, 5:29 pm

It's just a big jumble of contradictions. As it stands, I'm gonna be out at least $20 getting my DVDs fixed in those disc cleaning machines (they do work, they're just flipping expensive). Someone delete this; I was led to believe it was legal, but I can't find a straight answer, and better safe than sorry. Thanks for the help anyway Asp-Z.

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20 Dec 2010, 5:33 pm

If you ask me, it's only illegal if you get caught, and I've just told you how to avoid that...

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21 Dec 2010, 7:02 am

For what you intend to o it is perfectly legal.

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21 Dec 2010, 10:51 am

If they have comments for the files read the comments. Alot of time if the file(s) are infected with a virus someone will post in the comments. also another hint watch the file size.

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21 Dec 2010, 6:03 pm

Heh, just turn encryption on. As far as clients go, I suggest uTorrent or Vuze.

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04 Jan 2011, 2:26 am

Use an IP blocker like PeerBlock or MoBlock to reduce your chances of getting caught.

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05 Jan 2011, 5:37 pm

Very simple really, if as you say you are not breaking the law then you dont need a peer blocker, as for virus's, thats dead simple. Download a free copy lof linux mint, set up a dual boot system (very easy). Use linux to do the torrent work, and burning. VOILA new cd/dvd and no chance of a virus. You will now have the added ability to get to all your windows files when in inevitably crashes

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05 Jan 2011, 6:11 pm

http://freenetproject.org/

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05 Jan 2011, 6:43 pm

DentArthurDent wrote:

Incorrect, Dent. If you download a file that has a virus or other malware inside it, it does not matter if you download from within GNU/Linux if you eventually have that file open in Windows. It is still potentially dangerous.

Solution: only use GNU/Linux or some other UNIX variant.

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06 Jan 2011, 2:03 am

Orwell wrote:

DentArthurDent wrote:

Except the OP is not talking about downloading stuff for use in windows he is discussing a safe way to donwload and burn a replacement to lost media, so

to you too :lol:

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06 Jan 2011, 2:15 am

Well, if he also does the burning from GNU/Linux you might have a point. But if he ever opens the files in Windows (say in a burning program) then the risk is still there.

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