A popular peer-to-peer file sharing program for Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris from Lime Wire LLC, New York (www.limewire.com). Written in Java and released at the end of 2001, LimeWire is a client program for the Gnutella network. See Gnutella.
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- FrostWire 4.18.5 (Mac)
- FrostWire is a fork of the very popular LimeWire PRO Gnutella/Bittorrent client. The purpose of FrostWire is to keep and maintain the freedoms that LimeWire LLC may be forced to withdraw. Share any type of file on Gnutella and the Bittorrent network.
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- BeeThink IP Blocker 1.2 (Windows)
- BeeThink IP Blocker blocks unwanted IP addresses based on IP blocklists. It monitors network activities in real-time and prevents the connection between a server/website and certain IP addresses or ranges of addresses. BeeThink IP Blocker effectively bans undesired connections from those computers to a website, mail server, or other Internet...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- FrostWire 4.18.4 (Windows)
- FrostWire is a fork of the very popular LimeWire PRO Gnutella/Bittorrent client. The purpose of FrostWire is to keep and maintain the freedoms that LimeWire LLC may be forced to withdraw. Share any type of file on Gnutella and the Bittorrent network.
- Software downloads 2009-11-08
- MP3 Torpedo 5.5.9 (Windows)
- MP3 Torpedo is a fork of the very popular LimeWire Gnutella client. The purpose of MP3 Torpedo is to keep and maintain the freedoms that LimeWire may be forced to withdraw. Features optimizes computers performance by lowering CPU usage; enhanced and more reliable downloads using new methods and technologies; new...
- Software downloads 2009-10-31
- LimeWire 5.4.0 (Mac)
- LimeWire lets users share and search for all types of computer files, including movies, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include dynamic querying, push-proxy support for connecting through firewalls, the ability to preview files while downloading, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an extremely intuitive user interface. ...
- Software downloads 2009-10-29
- ZapShares 3.2 (Windows)
- Using P2P file sharing software such as LimeWire, uTorrent, Azureus Vuze, BitTorrent, eMule, or Ares to share music, movies, or software can expose you to lawsuits by copyright holders and identity theft. ZapShares scans and monitors your computer, identifying potential security threats caused by file sharing software, and ensures that...
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- Ad Muncher 4.8 (Windows)
- Ad Muncher is a powerful advert and popup blocking system for all browsers and advert-displaying programs like ICQ, Morpheus, Kazaa, Grokster, Opera, PalTalk, iMesh, Bearshare, LimeWire, etc. Ad Muncher can be configured to block anything that annoys you, with simple options to block common annoyances like: - Music and sound...
- Software downloads 2009-10-21
- WireStack 1.1 (Windows)
- WireStack is a newly emerged p2p client that combines all the great features in top file sharing applications. Based on probably the most popular p2p software, Limewire, this program manages to makes the file sharing of music, movies, images, games, and text documents even easier. WireStack supports the Gnutella file-sharing...
- Software downloads 2009-10-20
- InterGate Policy Manager 9.3.1 (Mac)
- InterGate Policy Manager - A comprehensive Internet access management solution, providing fine grained control of web content access, usage of Peer to Peer, Instant Messaging and Skype networks, logging and reporting of user activity, as well a core IP router and firewall to provide advanced protection to your network. Advanced...
- Software downloads 2009-10-09
- LimeWire 5.3.6 (Windows)
- LimeWire is a P2P file-sharing application for all types of computer files, including music, video, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include dynamic querying, file previews during download, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an easy, clean user interface. LimeWire's new spam blocker gets rid of junk results,...
- Software downloads 2009-10-06
- LimeWire Pro 5.3.6 (Windows)
- LimeWire is a P2P file-sharing application, letting users share and search for all types of computer files, including movies, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include dynamic querying, push-proxy support for connecting through firewalls, the ability to preview files while downloading, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an...
- Software downloads 2009-09-30
- Report: Final version of free Microsoft Security Essentials to ship September 29
- Do we really need another security software on Windows 7?Hi!If I install MSE on Windows 7, do I really need to install another security software on Windows 7?Thanks!yes...It's called Linux and that will cure all windoze security threats forever.Yes and...while introducing 8 year old kernel faults on its own.No, but...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
- Time to ditch the optical drive, once and for all
- I agreeusb flash drive would be betterBut, why are you asking the question about the Beatles?Minor CorrectionDL DVDs hold 8.4GB and not 5.4In regards to the article I think Optical Media is a media that is slowly phasing out but the cost of the media for most purposes is still...
- Discussion threads 2009-09-16
- Luckywire 1.0.0.2 (Windows)
- Luckywire is based off the new limewire 5. Luckywire is powered by turbocharged download speeds. It also has features like: Turbocharged download speeds, built-in virus checker, BitTorrent support, iTunes integration, Sharing files privately with friends (Facebook, Gmail integration), extra connection sources, optimized search results, and much more.
- Software downloads 2009-08-17
- PeerMatrix 2.6 (Windows)
- PeerMatrix is a new free advertising technology that allows you to distribute your video or audio advertising to 200 million potential customers that are using Peer-To-Peer (P2P). P2P networks are Internet-based file sharing networks that allow users to share music, movies, and other digital content. Software such as LimeWire, Shareaza,...
- Software downloads 2009-08-05
- File sharing leaks government secrets
- File sharing leaks government secretsSecuring a network...is a very simple task. However, it does require that the administrators actually be qualified and knowledgeable about their profession. During my 20 years in the technology profession it has become quite obvious that maybe 2 out of 10 professionals are actually qualified to...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-29
- LimeWire 5.2.7 beta (Windows)
- LimeWire is a P2P file-sharing application for all types of computer files, including music, video, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include dynamic querying, file previews during download, advanced techniques for locating rare files, and an easy, clean user interface. LimeWire's new spam blocker gets rid of junk results,...
- Software downloads 2009-07-21
- With Kazaa, TPB going legit, are illegal downloads over?
- With Kazaa, TPB going legit, are illegal downloads over?Pirate Bay was purchased?I would love to see that business model! All the thieves in jail are polishing up their resumes as we speak. And hey, I have a stack of baseball games on video tape that I recorded without the express...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-20
- Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?
- Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?No it does not..."Does free antivirus offer a false feeling of security?" No it does not, not anymore then commercial does. The real question is does all antivirus software offer a false feeling of security? I am undecided...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-14
- $1.9m verdict is unconstitutional, Thomas-Rasset says
- $1.9m verdict is unconstitutional, Thomas-Rasset saysRasset should just pay the fine because...Jammie Thomas-Rasset should just pay the fine because I have heard that the RIAA is very close to gaining control of the U.S. Justice Dept., and they plan to raise the penalty for infringement of even one song to...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-06
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