Is it legal to download music from Bearshare?

Answer:

No, Bearshare is much like Limewire. The program itself is not illegal. It is what people do with it that is. If you are downloading copyrighted / licensed music, but are not legally obtaining the license to use it yourself, it is illegal. The same goes for uploading. If you are uploading music or video that you do not own rights to, it is also illegal.