which is the best, bearshare or limewire?

Answer 1

Defo Limewire, BearShare put SO much spyware on my PC, Limewire has never given me any problems

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Answer 2

been using limewire for a couple of years now i got the pro version worth the few quid it cost get to jump the queus and it pretty much faster if you going to borrow music get a decent site one your happy witth try them both and see what you like as you see different people like different things so look around and try but i still prefer limewire good luck mate hope this elps

Answer 3

use limeware at your peril, bearshare too for that matter, have had to fix 3 PC's after people used limewire, its riddled with crap, and god know who your connecting to while getting your music.

Answer 4

I'll just put it to you this way: Do you honestly expect to get something for nothing? Either application is going to install 3rd party spyware/adware into your system (neither will run without it as stated in the EULA; neither will kazaa for that matter) which not only invades your privacy, it also leaves your extremely vunerable for virus attacks. Also, the spyware that is included with most p2p apps is EXTREMELY difficult to get rid of. I have seen computers that have been crippled when the user tried to remove them.

Sure, the Pro versions that some people have mentioned will allow you to run the app without the 3rd party spyware apps installed, but you still have to remember that you are downloading something from people that you do not know (I could easily create a trojan and list it on a p2p server as your favorite song. When you download what you think is your favorite song -BAM- I gotcha). Sure you can use antivirus/antispyware software to eliminate most of them, but you'll have to update your av/as software before you log onto the p2p server.

Anyhow, illegal downloading will never stop, so if you're going to do it, then do it right. Get a pro version of a p2p app and get some good protection. And make sure you're ready to battle spyware and viruses.

Or just use IRC instead.... But that's a whole different ballpark...

Answer 5

well probbaly bearshare i use limewire and bearshare though for music downloads limewire for movies, ect. use bearshare its faster

Answer 6

Well
If you are looking for a free download of Bearshare you can check here http://j.mp/1no0Ww5
It's surely the leader program of its type
Cheers ;)

Answer 7

limewire. at least for me. bearshare downloaded a bunch of viruses onto my comp so i kind of frown upon it and encourage otheres away from it. i had to scrub my entire system

Answer 8

I use Limewire behind a firewall, along with spyware & anti-virus.

Answer 9

Limewire, get the pro version and there's no spyware.

Answer 10

Limewire is the best