Will Limewire give me trojans, addware, spyware...etc. or even any type of virus, remember I have a Mac (powerbook), and they say Mac doesn't have virus' in their network. Just give me some info, Thanks.
2006-08-01 03:38:49 · 9 answers · asked by PoppinPilz 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use Limewire and it didn't come with any bundled software or spyware. Although I use Windows so not sure about the Mac. Am sure tho you could get viruses depending on what you download just make sure you know what your downloading and scan everything with whatever security programs you use.
2006-08-01 03:51:34 · answer #1 · answered by Gary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend using Limewire or Kazza or P2P programs because they ALWAYS contain spyware / adware and I have repaired many computers because of the other programs they download in the background with out your knowledge. It's like opening a floodgate and they eventually clog your computer until it's useless.
I use bit torrent.
http://www.bit-torrent-sites.com/
The speed is determined by not just you but the other users. They might have a slower speed, or there could be heavy traffic (your end or theirs) slowing it down.
Some times other users sending you files log off and your stuck waiting till the next day when they log on again.
There are so many possibilities.
I have had a few 700MB movies take over a Week to get it all, and some never finish because when the other person is done they stop sharing.
Hope this helps, and remember to share at least 200% or for one week which ever comes first to help others.
For those that think Mac's are bullet proof please read the following to protect yourself.
Mac Virus / Worm
http://msn.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124755,00.asp
And more important.
http://msn.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,124543,00.asp
2006-08-01 04:15:37 · answer #2 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire probably wont give Macs any of that crap. I know Kazaa put all sorts of things on my PC a couple years ago... I'd also be careful what you download, you could end up with a virus by downloading the wrong thing.
I'll give you the same advice I give everyone, if you use Kazaa or Limewire or any of those programs that you have to download, you increase your risk of getting sued by the RIAA. The usual settlement on one of those is like 5 to 6,000 dollars. If I were you, I'd consider using the Torrent method instead of downloading with Limewire.
2006-08-01 03:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ive used limewire and kazaa for quite a while and ive had no such problems what so ever. it could also be because i have a good anti virus software but ive never recieved any warning when i was done downloading a file off limewire or kazaa. thing is i dont use a mac but as far as my knowledge goes i know that Mac is much more stable os especially in cases as such in comparison to Windows etcc..
I doubt you'd have any problems
2006-08-01 03:48:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not install Limewire or anything Kazaa. They are riddled with viruses and spyware. Therea aren't any great and free filesharing programs out there. I use Shareaza, its slower but it works and doesn't come with the extra crap.
2006-08-01 03:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for sure United purchase gamers. What efficient crew would not? yet does the time element no longer come into something you stated? because the 07/08 season city have spent on the threshold of 530mil on gamers as a lot as now. interior of an identical era of time United have spent on the threshold of 200mil on gamers. notably massive distinction.. over 50%. Is that no longer major? I stated the above merely to throw the figures available, yet i do not trust city are 'procuring the league'. they have supplies accessible and they are making use of it. no longer something incorrect with that as long as they stay in the guidelines. for sure FFP ought to substitute issues in the destiny, yet until eventually then, no longer a lot can happen. So straightforward adequate in the adventure that they choose to purchase gamers, it is not any longer something the game hasn't considered previously. Like I stated each and every massive club does it. yet even city's massive spending in short time isn't that huge of a deal.. I recommend Madrid and Chelsea have both done that in the previous. EDIT: I doubt that understanding FFP develop into getting into outcome made the club "right now construct". i'm notably optimistic they could have done so besides merely because they could. for sure FFP is on the horizon and they could've conventional, yet I doubt that they could decelerate the transfers if FFP wasn't a element. Yeah I do agree that many golf equipment did push their expenses up at the same time as city got here knocking. yet nonetheless, it really is their own fault. They were those who began to provide intense sums of money to gamers and that properly this second inflated the marketplace and were given those different golf equipment annoying better money for his or her abilities at the same time as city develop into fascinated. As harsh through the undeniable fact that is it really is precisely what occurs at the same time as a club instruments the recent criteria in the move marketplace, it outcomes valuation all round. @Delboy: "one 0.5 of Milli Vanilli" hahahaha
2016-11-27 05:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Macs DO have viruses now.
http://antivirus.about.com/od/macintoshresource/
Short answer is yes. they all install some sort of spyware.
Try Kazaa Lite Ressurection - All the nasty stuff is stripped from it.
http://www.filesharingplace.com/downloads/kazaa_lite_resurrection.php
2006-08-01 03:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by zeropointe01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything can give you a virus just make sure to have your protcetor on and make to do scans once every few days!
2006-08-01 03:50:34 · answer #8 · answered by brianluing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may.. i am not sure about mac, mac is pretty safe OS
2006-08-01 03:43:28 · answer #9 · answered by mystery t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋