Limewire is an open source, peer to peer file sharing program that connects users and allows the sharing of files. Limewire is the fastest file sharing program around and with turbo speeds, that beat other file sharing programs by far.
Tips when using LimeWire
by: Colin Suzuki Harris
Here are some tips and useful features that will help you get the most out of LimeWire 4.9.
1. LimeWire is written in Java programming language and will run on any computer with the ability to run Java version 1.1.8 that is connected to the Internet.
2. It’s best to use different P2P programs to get certain files. LimeWire is best suited for songs and video files, especially recent ones. For CD images and programs, I use BitTorrent/Azureus. I only use WinMX if I can’t find the files I want on those first two, and I don’t even have Kazaa installed (too many viruses and trojans!).
3. When searching for files, first do a general search and find the specific file you want. Then do a more targeted search on that file, and you will get more results, and thus, a faster download.
LimeWire Download Manager is a free add-on for people that use LimeWire to download files such as MP3 Music! The download manager features include detection of fake/corrupt music downloads, file management for organizing your download files (like burning to CD/DVD or moving them to another PC) & a File List Generator to create a searchable database of your downloaded files! Download this free LimeWire add-on today! Works with LimeWire 4.9 & 4.10.
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4. If you’re like me and fetch download speeds from 30 kb/s up to 200 kb/s per file, downloading more than 4 files at once may put a strain on your computer. If this happens, your computer will get extremely sluggish, and it will become difficult to do anything else on it. Because of this, I recommend choosing your downloads in the morning or at night, and leaving the computer to do its hard work while you sleep or away during the day.
5. LimeWire has a cool “Recently Added” button that lets you search for new files. Also, there’s a place that lets you see what other users are typing in their search boxes. Both of these features help when you are bored but you don’t know what to download.
6. When you remove a download from the transfer list, it isn’t deleted; it’s actually in a folder called “Incomplete”. If you are tight on hard drive space, it’s a good idea to check this folder (found in the library screen) and delete its contents every so often. Make sure you empty the trash bin too!
Limewire is a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing application. Free Limewire clients are available downloads for Windows, Linux and Macintosh operating systems. Check these locations to find Pro Limewire:
- LimeWire Basic at limewire.com
- LimeWire Pro at limewire.com
- LimeWire Pro at limewire.pro.tc
- LimeWire 4.07 and earlier, at oldversion.com
- More LimeWire Software at about.com
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