Copyright: is downloading music legal?

Copyright is a form of protection given to original works of authorship. It includes literary, music, artistic, and other works. With music for example the songs are copyrighted and many rules go along with acquiring the songs to listen to or use for other purposes. sharing music on peer-to-peer networks are illegal and go against the copyright laws. If you buy music and use it for your own personal use, such as listening to it, it is perfectly legal. It can also be used for educational purposes. If you copy a CD and give it to or sell it to someone then that is illegal and goes against the copyright laws. Copyright can be confusing but if you follow the rules for copyright then no problems will occur and you can enjoy music, movies and other things.