Does anyone have any idea what Limewire is? I heard it was kinda like a media player. I just need some general info like where it is or if it is safe (or legal). Thank you!
2006-11-04 14:59:10 · 13 answers · asked by man in the city 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Lime-wire is a file sharing program that allows you to share all kinds of files with millions of other users. The biggest reason people use it are for music file swapping, but others use it for photo's (and porn). It is somewhat legal but not fully. You have to pay for it, but it still allows you to break copyright infringement laws. You are a technical felon if you use this software and swap music files. All shareware programs tat give outside users access to your computer are unsafe, as a savvy hacker can get into your computer and give you viruses or even use you as a cog in his web of trying to hide from the authorities while committing a crime.
2006-11-04 15:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LimeWire is the world's supposed to be fastest P2P file-sharing application for all types of computer files, including music, video, pictures, games, and text documents.
LimeWire has a new spam blocker gets rid of junk results, and automatic updates will keep you sharing faster than ever with the latest version.
LimeWire guarantees of no adware or spyware.
So i guess u can trust it n try it too :)
2006-11-04 23:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by sugar candy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a file sharing program like kazaa or napster. It's mostly legal unless you're download hacks, cracks or pirated software. It's not safe at all, it's probably the cause of 80 percent of virus infections around the world.
2006-11-04 23:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
limewire is p2p network where you can download music.movies .software and it comes with
Offensive rootkits, which are used hide malware programs and maintain an undetectable presence on an infected machine, have become the weapon of choice for virus and spyware writers and, because they often use kernel hooks to avoid detection,
keylogger and trojans .
2006-11-04 23:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a peer to peer downloading program which allows you to download audio, video, and software files from other users. It is fast and i perfer it over any others. It is best to download limewire pro though for better results. If your intrested i can easily find you the download.
2006-11-04 23:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by victoryyrose 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
limewire is a p2p file sharing program.unlike kazaa and donkey,limewire is different coz it caters as one of the oldest file sharing network,namely gnutella network...the software is legal but the abuse of illegal software is getting out of hand so dont support the illegal software,it not like the ORIGINAL...remember Be Original,Buy original,okay?
2006-11-04 23:05:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
LimeWirePro is available free from
www.download.com
a great site for all your computer needs from programs to games.
Limewire does come with problems though idiots post exe & porn videos full of viruses so keep your anti virus up to date and you'll have no problems downloading mp3's just keep away from wma and suspiciously small files under 2,000kb unless you know its a short or old song ....Enjoy i have over 4,000 songs from 350 artists , makes for great party mixes !!!
2006-11-04 23:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by bewdyboris 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LimeWire
2006-11-04 23:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by pushpam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a file sharing program and some of the material there is copyrighted and should not be shared but it is so watch out
2006-11-04 23:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by SANDY 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's an illegal filesharing program. You can downlload anything from music to programs, but sometimes beware of viruses
2006-11-04 23:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by sleepin2703 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋