Meaning of bitlegging | Babel Free

Definitions

Digital piracy.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“If people can take⟳ your content without compensation, where do the revenues come⟳ from? "Bitlegging" can't be ignored: there's no doubt⟳ that it can be a significant drag⟳ on profits. Luckily, there are some compensating factors.”

“Of course, downloading a ripped-off version of, say⟳, the All Saints' Never Ever is the digital equivalent of bootlegging (bitlegging?). But MP3.com advises a legal alternative: buy⟳ the CD then use⟳ a "ripper" to create⟳ an MP3 file⟳ for your own⟳ use⟳.”

“Bitlegging is NOT theft.”

“Every passing year generates a wealth of new online terms: Companies can go 'viral' to reach⟳ thousands of customers with their advert or marketing message, or can try⟳ 'slivercasting' to target⟳ a small audience. There's also been an increase⟳ in blegging, bitlegging and splogging (a blend of spam and blog).”

“'Bitlegging' describes the unlicensed downloading of copyright material, while 'ransomware' denotes programs that illegally encrypt personal files to prevent⟳ access.”

CEFR level