2006-06-10 19:00:41 · 13 answers · asked by bob_wiley 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Limewire is good -- it's fast, and no it doesn't not carry viruses, as many people think.
The main problem I have with Limewire is that the Feds know about it.
Try an Opensource alternative, Ares, http://aresgalaxy.sf.net/
2006-06-10 19:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire is the only file sharing program that I will use it can search for more then one thing at a time it does not have ad ware or virus hidden in the downloads like many of the other file sharing programs I use it and am very happy with it
2006-06-10 19:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire is a breeding ground for "malware" distribution - software that screws up your computer. I'm a security specialist, and I can tell you that computers that have LimeWire installed are =rife= with malware.
To be clear, it's not LimeWire itself that infects your system - it's all the stuff you download thinking it's one thing and finding out it's infected. Just let one of those programs in, and they open the door for their zillions of "friends."
I only get files from trusted sources on the internet. If you want music files, check out the reputable bit torrent communities. I do.
2006-06-10 19:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Rebbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I subscribe to LimeWire and feel it is safe and a fair place to download songs. However, you should know that is loaded- and I mean loaded - with XXX videos that may not be to your liking or you may not want available to anyone else that uses your computer. I think there are better sites. Maybe a good question would be "What is a good site......". Good luck, best wishes.
2006-06-10 19:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by ritehappie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it perfectly safe. Provided you have a good firewall and antivirus in place.
However , its requires a bit of alertness too.
For example,
Sometimes certain search queries do not yield any results. Its is then that we get some stupid results which have simple copied the name, those files are to be avoided.
A simple word of caution is to download files based on the size in proportion to the format / the extension that it carries.
Example in point would be , An Mp3 track of a reputed artist , can never be less than 2Mb in size.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-10 19:28:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire is cool I've been using it for a while now
2006-06-10 19:02:18 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had LimeWire for a long time now, since the now free version was their highest version (pro version) cuz I paid for mine.. any how I have not had any problmes with it. If you have broadband its the fastest at downloading songs ... and they have every song u can imagine. I just love mine, and my younger siblings still in high school love me for it cuz I burn them Cd's to listen to. Any how its totally cool to download..
2006-06-10 19:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOOO, all of those p2p programs...ares, limewire are very bad and are the source of many viruses, delete it now
2006-06-10 19:04:03 · answer #8 · answered by faqsheepdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its as safe as you can find. Just watch the downloads and get a good VirusScanner.
2006-06-10 19:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using it for about 4 months now and have never had any problems at all. I consider it to be very safe!
2006-06-10 19:03:49 · answer #10 · answered by Alicia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋