Which is best and safest to use or is there a better site for downloading music?
2006-09-25 06:56:17 · 28 answers · asked by Claire U.K 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I have used limewire for pdf's and have not had any problem whatsoever with spyware or viruses - but that is because I make use of limewire's feature to sort by file type. Since I can see the file is a pdf (or in your case mp3) file before I ever download it, I know it's not an executible program containing maleware.
So long as you look at the file type before downloading, you shouldn't have any problems.
Also for additional safety, I set the download and upload folders to be in different locations, so if somehow I do download something bad, I won't be spreading it to others.
2006-09-25 07:09:09 · answer #1 · answered by hera_of_athens 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire
2006-09-25 14:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neither.
Both BearShare and Limewire rat out their customers on a regular basis to the RIAA, plus they are huge spyware traps. If you want safe downloads try using Bit Torrents with a super secure client like Azerus.
2006-09-25 13:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by SpankyTClown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son says too many ways to catch a virus on Bear Share, he used to use it. He says Limewire appears to be safer so far no problems there.
2006-09-25 13:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by liljewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire goes to court next month against the RIAA, they (Limewire) are getting sued to the tune of 475 million, i think. I know they are going to court next month, and they are probably going to get shut down like the others. So don't get too attached, the P2P thing is going down like the Titanic.
2006-09-25 13:59:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jon S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire. You can even update LimeWire on LimeWire by downloading it from someone else!!!
2006-09-25 13:58:10 · answer #6 · answered by Boodie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my experience Limewire is written in java, so it takes a longer time to open the application.... try avoiding it, use "Ares" instead
it's open source P2P application software :)hope this helps
2006-09-25 14:01:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime wire is bigger and better with less Pornography
unless your looking for porn or viruses with a tiny database
Go for limewire!
The Limey Wirey Box of Goodies!
2006-09-25 14:00:15 · answer #8 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually purchased Bearshare. It works much more reliably. I have used both. Limewire blows.
2006-09-25 13:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alotta people i know use and trust bear share. it finds alot more sources then limewire does also.
2006-09-25 13:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by CrystalRose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋