LimeWire
is a file sharing network that allows its users to search for music,
software, photos, and other documents in an easy, user-friendly
fashion. LimeWire can be downloaded and used on both Windows and Apple
computers to attain a great library of desired music and files. The
program is available as LimeWire Basic, which is free to users, and
LimeWire PRO, which users must pay for.
LimeWire Basic
LimeWire Basic is a free service that anyone can download to search and download files. The features of LimeWire Basic include:
- Ability to download numerous files at the same time
- Availability in several international/foreign language versions
- Fast searches and downloads
- No bundled software, including NO spyware, NO adware, and NO Trojan horses
- Built-in audio player and media library for ease of use
- LimeWire proxy support for identity protection
- Ability to download files from multiple hosts
- iTunes integration
- Firewall to Firewall Transfers
- Adult filter
LimeWire PRO
If you order LimeWire PRO, you get ALL of the great benefits of LimeWire Basic, PLUS:
- Enhanced search results
- Download speeds that are faster and smoother than ever before
- Ability to connect to a higher number of sources
- Personalized support for troubleshooting
- Free Updates
Disadvantages of LimeWire
- LimeWire can sometimes take a long time to load because it is a
Java application. Some LimeWire users also encounter the problem that
they need to be connected to LimeWire for an extended period of time
before the connection speed is favorable. Therefore, once LimeWire
has been loaded and running for some time, it will function fast and
trouble-free.
- There is no virus scan built into LimeWire. Therefore, viruses can
be downloaded while file sharing through LimeWire. LimeWire suggests
combating this problem by being aware of what you are downloading,
avoiding .exe and .vbs files, and running a virus-scanner regularly
after you download new files through LimeWire.
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