im new at the whole computer thing, im interested in downloading free music and heard this is a good site???? have you used it??? is it worth downloading????
2006-09-06 15:35:52 · 12 answers · asked by slippery seal 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I use it occasionally. I've never had any problems.
2006-09-06 15:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by bustylaroo99 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's safe if you do the right things. First don't be downloading files you don't know. I have antivirus protection so I'm fine. Also after you've downloaded a file, don't open it immediatedly. Scan it with your antivirus for viruses and other stuff. These may seem a hassle but I'd rather have a computer that virus free. Those people who say it not safe just don't take precausions and just download anything....oh and before you download something, look at its file size. Make sure its file size is relative to what you're downloading. songs are about a couple megabytes...don't download songs that only a couple of kilobytes...they're fake. Or and don't download software that's less than a megabyte....they're fake and may have viruses.
2006-09-07 01:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by islandboi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's p2p sharing and as stated elsewhere, it's mine-field of trogans and adware. If you're a newbie , and don't know how to configure the settings in,Limewire, you may have problems. Also, if you have Limewire installed and run Spy-bot or even,Yahoo,
anti-spy, Limewire, will come up as adware and will be removed if you don't white-list it. Another thing, Limewire is full of kiddie-porn and as a result, if you're not running a proxy, you can bet that your' I.P. is being logged by the, MAN. Not a good thing.
I just read some of the other responses and they are right..IF..you configure it NOT to share files ,it's ok, I still use it for music and some vids ... BUT, I also run a proxy-server whenever I go there.
2006-09-06 22:50:48 · answer #3 · answered by pocono58 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES it is!! i been using it for close to a year now and it works good,theres nothingf like someone stealing ur id or watever,im have experiencen and its not that bad like people say.its just cuz its been used by people more often there are some haters out there...lol just download it and have fun,i even download movies from there
2006-09-06 22:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by ♥D@t_bLaSiaN♥ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It's much better and easier than Kazaa or anything else. Also look into Frostwire, an offshoot of Limewire, as it is much faster even than Limewire, but by the same people.
2006-09-06 22:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by xcrimsonxphoenixofxhellx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
short answer
NO
especially since your new to computing
limewire is a minefield of viruses, trojans, spyware, and computer hijackers.
Not to mention people who will attempt to steal your identity
2006-09-06 22:37:11 · answer #6 · answered by rsist34 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The program is safe if you get it from the source, but whatever else you download may not be.
2006-09-06 23:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by Nick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I like it very much. I have used it alot. I get some spyware sometimes, but all I do is run the yahoo spyware that is in the yahoo toolbar and everything is fine.
2006-09-06 22:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by Rita K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dont listen to anyone who says no I have had it for 3 yrs now and as long as you are careful there shouldnt be any problems. yeah theres always that risk but there is that risk with the entire flippin internet
2006-09-06 22:50:19 · answer #9 · answered by Midwest neck cutta 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I started using it again and have had no problems with it. I have found some music that I had not expected to find and have pleasantly surprised.
2006-09-06 22:41:45 · answer #10 · answered by daveduncan40 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i had it a couple weeks ago and we had to shut the whole freakin computer down then someone told us about morphus and that works great
2006-09-06 22:42:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋