bootleg Last modified: Friday, January 19, 2007
Bootleg, as a general term, refers to the illegal distribution or sale of any goods. In software, music and video terminology it refers to any materials (such as a a program, song or movie) that is illegally distributed or sold without permission from the copyright or trademark owner. In software it can also mean copies of software that are knowingly installed on more than one computer when the license prohibits more than one installation.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about bootleg . Also check out the following links! Webopedia's Did You Know... When Is Downloading Music on the Internet Illegal?"  For many people it is as simple as opening one of many peer-to-peer file share programs, selecting the tracks, downloading and burning to a CD-ROM. What isn't so simple about downloading music is the copyright protection laws that people break everyday by downloading some music tracks off the Internet. To make matters even more muddled, some music can be lawfully downloaded, and for those that aren't, laws regarding the sharing and downloading of music on the Internet vary from country to country.	Computer Law Digital Rights Management (DRM) Ethics Multimedia Software Video copy protection copyright digital video digital watermark EULA MP3 register warez Give Us Your Feedback bootleg Products : Top Store Offers: Zappos.com  98.00Stylish and relaxing jeans perfect for everyday wear. 100% cotton. Zip fly closure. 5 pocket construction. 33 inseam. 20 leg opening. Machine wash ins... eBay  60.00eBay offers you smart deals and the widest selection, ranging from everyday basics to things that are as unique as yourself. With millions of items to... Lucky Brand Jeans  110.00He is a daring, fun and adventurous guy. Bold styling for this light denim wash with button-flap back pockets and striking faded streaks across the kn... eBay  65.00eBay offers you smart deals and the widest selection, ranging from everyday basics to things that are as unique as yourself. With millions of items to... Amazon  29.00Style 399100 Compare all matches: 700 Store Offers