08-04-2012, 03:34 AM
Downloading copyrighted ROMs and ISOs is illegal.
Torrents aren't illegal per se, it is the content whic defines if it is or not.
Best example: Most Linux distributions can be downloaded using torrent systems and that is perfectly legal.
ANY DOWNLOAD OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WITHOUT THE AUTHORISATION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER IS ILLEGAL.
That is how it is so no matter where you get your ISO...
Now making your own copy from a physical disc might have different legal status depending on laws in your country.
Torrents aren't illegal per se, it is the content whic defines if it is or not.
Best example: Most Linux distributions can be downloaded using torrent systems and that is perfectly legal.
ANY DOWNLOAD OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL WITHOUT THE AUTHORISATION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER IS ILLEGAL.
That is how it is so no matter where you get your ISO...
Now making your own copy from a physical disc might have different legal status depending on laws in your country.