The world wide web is in abundance of free downloads. There are almost too many to choose from, millions of downloads and not one will cost you a cent. Any application you need whether its software, blogging tools, templates, movie trailers, music and games is right there, you just to ask your search engine to bring it forth to you.
But there are four key things you should take into serious consideration when opting for the free download option.
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- Is it Legal? It is a real offence to download copyrighted software and in particular music. YOu may think you will bever get caught but say that to the 32 year old Minnesota woman who, in 2009 was convicted of illegally downloaded 24 songs and fined $1.9 million dollars. An i-tunes purchase or a cd would have been much cheaper.
- Is it Moral? Most adults know right from wrong. You know if you are downloading something you shouldnt. Theres only one word of advice here. DON’T.
- Is it Safe? Make sure you are downloading from trusted sites and forums. Research the site to see if anything toward has happened to others. Or you may find many happy customers and have a great web experience!
- Hidden Cost. Be aware that software companies have to ultimately make money. So check that you aren’t suddenly spammed by 3rd party companies taking up residence in your inbox. Or, as in most cases, the download is free but only for a limited time or only a trial version in which you need to pay to unlock the full version for the best bits.
