LimeWire is a light, simple and fast file sharing application that does not include any adware, spyware or other bundled applications. It is compatible with all main platforms and is running over the Gnutella network.
LimeWire is an open source software, which is available freely to anyone and is partly developed by a community of programmers.
LimeWire now has a new filtering system to help safer, more responsible file sharing. The software features a vast community of users, defined by their interests, bandwidth, computing power and other parameters, in order to optimize search performance. One can run numerous simultaneous searches for audio and video files, documents, images, and programs. Lime Wire also includes a Browse Host function that can be used to search files that are shared by a particular user.
LimeWire includes an entire set of peer to peer application features. In addition it offers the possibility to pause and resume downloads, throttle upload bandwidth and to use download library manager. The latest LimeWire also allows you to download from multiple hosts which can improve download speed.
Finally, the new Lime Wire software includes a number of other features, such as iTunes integration and firewall and proxy transfers.
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LimeWire is a convenient tool that lets users share, search and download all types of files located in peer-to-peer networks. LimeWire file sharing program was launched as a post-Napster clone and after several new versions the application became one of the most popular p2p programs. Its leading role among other peer to peer clients is obvious. Users are attracted by rich and useful interface, ability to make easy andfast searching and downloading of files. Unlike other file sharing clients the application's install package does not contain third party software. That means that LimeWire is completely free of spyware, adware and any other bundled software.
The program enables users to share computer files with anyone on the Internet. One can connect with anyone else running Gnutella compatible software to share all types of computer files including music, movies, pictures, games, text documents and programs. LimeWire has many good features that make working with shareable files handy and easy.Limewire client has the following features:
* Built-in BitTorrent Support
* Control Over Shared Files and Folders
* System Tray Notification
* Mojito Distributed Hash Table Support
* Transport Layer Security Support
* "UDP Host Caches"
* Universal Plug 'N Play
* iTunes Integration
* "What's New" feature
* Proxy Support
* Support For International Searches and International Group
The Built-in BitTorrent Support allows individuals to use Gnutella network as well as download torrent trackers from their favorite public or private torrent tracker sites. LimeWire downloads and BitTorent tracker downloads can be run and viewed simultaneously.
Limewire allows to share folders, file types and individually shared files. LimeWire Setup Dialog lets users select where to save files, in which folders and what file types to share. A shareable file is either stored in a shared folder with file extension set to share or the one the user individually sets to share. For example, if a user does not want to share image files of "jpg" files, he or she can set those as not shareable by default. In this case .jpg files become unavailable for sharing. Even if .jpg file appears in shared folder, it will not be shareable as well as all other image files of this type stored in any folder. The user is able to share files outside a shared folder as well as individually un-share any specific file which are currently shared.
Convenient set of features give users the opportunity to keep track of downloads and to be able to see when downloads are completed with the help of System Tray Notification and resume stalled documents with the help Mojito (DHT) Support.
"What's New?" feature allows users to browse the network for the most recent content additions. LimeWire has new ways of controlling one's sensitive material. Using web proxies to route downloads users are able to protect their identity.
Limewire understands the needs of its users and provides them with simple but powerful search function that works well in any language. It also helps users to find content from local sources.
Java interface of LimeWire has got new attractive icons. Besides cross-platform file sharing utility it has well-structured search support and "magnet link" support. It helps users to connect the Gnutella network by clicking a link on a Web page. Number of various options for modifying application behavior are available on "Preference" panel, which makes working with LimeWire easy and convenient. There is also a connection quality meter and a button matrix for zeroing in on specific file types. A progress bar appears in the search interface. File information such as artist and album appears on the progress bar. The filter in the search has got the new check box for adult content.
The latest version of LimeWire is very powerful. Besides updated interface and better performance the newest version of LimeWire has got several features that were not available in the previous versions. Even though there are not that many new features the functionality and extremely intuitive user interface makes the application popular among Gnutella users. Such features as dynamic querying, push-proxy support for connecting through firewalls, the ability to preview files while downloading, advanced techniques for locating rare files and a very good UI are the key advantages of the program.
LimeWire 5.2.6 Beta
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