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thermidorthelobster:
Well, be a bit careful as I downloaded a pop video the other day off a filesharing network and got hardcore porn instead.  This is not so great if you're a 9 year old.  A friend of mine has stopped using most of the filesharing networks because he's been getting hit by viruses (I don't have that problem because I have a Mac, but if you have a PC it could be a pain in the ass.)

I'd recommend you get your daughter an iPod, and use iTunes software which is provided with it (or you can download it free from Apple).  This interfaces seamlessly with Apple's online music store.  You have to pay for this, per track, but it's only 79p per track and it keeps everything legal.

The benefits of doing this are it's simple and quick, it's foolproof, you're not going to get your computer mashed with viruses, trojans and spyware, it's porn-free, and she's not breaking the law.

laser_jock99:

--- Quote from: "Bulli" ---got that the music is poorly sorted and you always get porn
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The strange thing about Limewire is that it has actually lead me to great music tracks (like 2 Bad Mice!) I had forgoton about or never even knew existed- almost like browsing a music store! Part of my problem is that I frequently have only a vague idea of the artist and/or the name of the tracks I'm after- so in my case strict sorting would be a distinct disadavantage!

Porn- restrict your search field to sound files!

Budgie:

--- Quote from: "RedDisco" ---My daughter is getting a MP3 player at Christmas
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Hope she doesn't read this thread then!!  :-$

datalas:
Depending upon the MP3 player she is getting I would advise that she stick to teh purely legal sources of online music such as iTunes, Napster (now) and the like.

Specifically because if her age caution is deeply advised as the more questionable networks are now flooded with pornography and malware.  Add to this the simple fact that it is illigal and people are now being (successfully) prosecuted for copyright infringement (which incidently isn't piracy, nor is it theft, it's a civil matter, not a criminal one).

It is of course possibly to buy the CD's and record the mp3s from that, assuming of course that Sony don't decide to rootkit your computer for doing so.

rollazuki:
Soulseek is my fave, depends on your viewpoint to stealing music. Personally, I steal, my bad.
Its safer to load existing CD's onto an mp3(and much easier), besides if your kid borrows cd's from friends etc, they can get a big music collection quite quickly.
Whichever way, get some good anti-virus software cos youll get lots if you download a lot.
Theres plenty of legal download sites about, but obviously, a 9 yr old doesnt have much by the way of credit cards, so again, take care with payments, its very adictive once you see your music collection grow sooooo quickly.
Also check out record company websites, and band websites. They often have limited downloads of the latest tracks for free.

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