"As American consumers, we're conditioned to seek products of value at lower prices, " says Wukong.

FORBES: LimeWire, BitTorrent and BearShare...Oh My!

"It's kind of a hobby, " says "Wukong, " a computer professional and habitual file-sharer, who asked to remain anonymous.

FORBES: LimeWire, BitTorrent and BearShare...Oh My!

Wukong represents a polar end of the file-sharing spectrum, pulling down dozens of DVDs, hours' worth of music and multiple applications every month.

FORBES: LimeWire, BitTorrent and BearShare...Oh My!