Isn using fileprints to download from peer-to-peer networks illegal?
Peer-to-peer networks often bring up an image of illegal file sharing activity. In part this may be due to the fact that in contrast with some other methods of distributing files, a peer-to-peer network is harder to shut down and thus such activity can persist longer. Peer-to-peer networks are however also used in legal sharing of files that are covered by open content licenses which explicitly allow copying of the material. In most jurisdictions, such usage of peer-to-peer networks is not illegal. You should however check to make sure before you do so. We suggest you consult the Wikipedia article on file sharing for more information.
