I learned of LimeWire a few days ago. Downloading music and stuff. Even the fact that you can get it for FREE. I mean, come on, this is different form iTunes, MusicMatch. Isn't this wrong?? I'm on nobody's side here, but don't you think this is a little TOO good to be true???
2007-01-20 14:09:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Look, you can get stuff free by walking in to a store and taking it without paying for it, too. It's called stealing. And that is what you are doing when you are using limewire to download copyrighted material. It's no different. And the consequences when caught are the same as well.
2007-01-22 19:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, p2p file sharing programs like limewire/ frostwire, etc. have gotten really bad with viruses over the last few years. One way is to purchase your music (like from itunes), or if you do want to use a program like limewire, look at the size of the music file you want to download. If you're looking for a song and a file comes up and it's size is too small to be a song, don't touch it. Make sure you have an anti virus program running in the back ground at all times. If you don't know how large a music file usually is, get the general idea by going into the folder: "my music" , right click on a song and go to "properties". It'll tell you there. Hope that helps a bit.
2016-05-24 02:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
limewire has a TON of viruses and most of the time has long downloads and mostly ur searches end up in shorted movies and somtimes won't let u watch them i have had it for 2 years and i mean i like it but its not all its cracked up to b i put all my songs from limewire staight to itunes and now that i have an ipod i don't use it but to download songs so im good but if u don't have good virus protection it will wreck ur computer i have been lucky
2007-01-20 14:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by michael_3579 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can often get viruses while downloading from limewire. But no, it's not too good to be true. I'd suggest another site, like bittorrent, to download, because you get less viruses. Then again, it is a bit risky, because it's illegal.
2007-01-20 14:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by lilrindie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indeed, it is too good to be true. When you download amd install limewire you get more than you bargained for. You get Viruses and Spyware. But...if that is your bag of bones...then go for it!...otherwise, steer clear.
2007-01-20 14:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by troubled1367 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works, but its not exactly legal lol. But you won't get in trouble as long as your not putting on lots and lots of stuff for other people to download. But make sure you stick to songs & videos. Its too easy to get viruses in the Programs section.
2007-01-20 14:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by Timothy G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is too good to be true if you use their completely free part you are violating the fedral piracy laws and you can recive jail time and a quarter million dollar fine, i think per song.
2007-01-20 14:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it works perfectly fine with no catches except that if you download copyrighted things (such as music) it's illegal.
2007-01-20 14:13:11 · answer #8 · answered by .PANiC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal. some peeps are startin to get arrested. id watch out if i were u
2007-01-20 14:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by fatracoon72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just found out about it??? *rolls eyes* Well enjoy it...
2007-01-20 14:17:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋