Thursday, April 29, 2010

Movie Downloading Replaces The Video Store Membership

By Therese Pruitt

The movie downloads market is a growing one, and is now accessible for almost everyone, as long as you possess a computer and an internet connection. You can now get right to the movie you wish to view while avoiding having to go out or to be disappointed.

Other online services can also allow you to order movies from your computer. Services like Netflix or Blockbuster, who will deliver the rentals right to your door. Even though it might sound tempting, the advantage with movie downloads is that you can start watching after only seconds or minutes of your purchase, avoiding the waiting period.

You might have heard of peer-to-peer programs, like Kazaa or Limewire. These are used to share files from one user to another. The movies shared in this kind of program are not abiding the copyright laws, and are therefore illegal. Those are called pirated movies, and anyone who uses this kind of file sharing is committing a crime.

It is possible that you have heard of some people getting free movies over the internet. It is possible, but you should acknowledge that it is also illegal. It is called piracy, or pirated videos. These pirated videos are shared from one user to another through file sharing programs, such as Kazaa or BitTorrent.

Another advantage of movie downloads, is that you can control how your download progresses. Most websites will require you to have a download manager, which will then give you many options like pausing a download or re-starting a download that had been stopped for any reason. With this managing tool, you also get to keep track of all the movies you have previously purchased.

After you have chosen the provider you want, and the movie you wish to view, you will be asked to set up an account. This will give the provider your contact and payment information. It will also make it possible for you take advantage of promotions, like a monthly subscription, which will give you the opportunity to enjoy discounts on purchases. For some websites, especially adult ones, setting up a personal account will give you the option to set some parental control preferences.

When you have completed these steps, and made a choice regarding your movie, a few different options will be offered to you, depending on whether you decided to rent or purchase. If you rented, the usual amount of time for you to enjoy your rental is 24 hours. A purchase though will be the same as a store bought movie, it is yours to keep.

As you can see, our 21st century technology has so much to offer. We now have a multitude of options to pick from. Movie downloads are relatively simple, and are not more expensive than buying or renting them at your local video store. So do not be afraid to take advantage of the services that are offered to you!

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