2006-11-28 09:11:32 · 18 answers · asked by wayne m 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Downloading free file sharing software from www.limewire.com is safe AND legal. It's what files you choose to download and what you choose to do with them that can get you into less-than-legal territory. I personally use Limewire for particular mp3 downloads, but I have run into trouble if I try downloading games and other programs like that. Do make sure you have a good updated antivirus program running, and definitely don't download anything that looks fishy. That's pretty obvious. Limewire has served me well for lots of downloads of songs. It's easy to use and almost all the songs are easy to find.
2006-11-28 09:18:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kerry S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire used to install spyware on your system once upon a time, but it doesn't anymore. However, I can guarantee that you could instead use eMule and gnutella safely. Here are links.
Do NOT try to get eMule from emule.com. Not the right site.
2006-11-28 17:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Nozalott 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes limewire is safe I have it on my computer you can listen to good music i have so why don't you give it a try. Trust me you will like it. Also it is free but if you want to take the risk of getting a virus which I have not got one yet. so
2006-11-28 17:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by kattaurustrue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only as safe as you are smart
never download executable files (with the exe extension)
always have a good virus scanner and know the proper sizes for mp3's and stuff like if the file your downloading is 134.kb and your downloading a 3.5 minute mp3 its a risk
ive stuck to just downloading mp3's with it for a couple of years and i have never had a virus
safe surfing...
2006-11-28 17:15:23 · answer #4 · answered by Bazil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a thin line between copyright infringement and what's legal. The problem is, no one knows that exact line. So, some people get in trouble for what they share, and others don't.
2006-11-28 17:14:58 · answer #5 · answered by Flighty 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it and love it. I do not have problems with spyware unlike other services. Make sure you have adaware just in case. Pluse it helps rid your computer of spy ware from going to certain websites.
2006-11-28 17:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all good, just don't download apps. Its really easy to get a virus off there. Stick to songs and videos. And have good virus / spyware protection
2006-11-28 17:14:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...limewire's illegal, and some lady near where i live lost 755,000 dollars for downloading stuff off there...so id go with no if u want to save youre money. but yes if you want to run the risk of being caught for free downloads
2006-11-28 17:13:52 · answer #8 · answered by Zhukov 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire is the most used file sharing site. it is safe to use so long as you have anti virus running. avg does a good job.
2006-11-28 17:13:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the replacement of the legendary Kazaa, the second best P2P out there, the best ones are eMule and Bit Torrent, if you can read chinese or recognize dvd cover of a movie, go to www.verycd.com, tons of movies
2006-11-28 17:15:19 · answer #10 · answered by Yue J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋