LimeWire is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) client for the Java Platform, which uses the Gnutella network to locate files as well as share files. Released under the GNU General Public License, LimeWire is free software. It also encourages the user to pay a fee, which will then give the user access to LimeWire PRO. Recently Limewire opened its own store.
As of May 31, 2008, Limewire for Windows total downloads reached 147,396,768
As with all file-sharing programs, using LimeWire to download or upload copyrighted files without permission from the authors is generally illegal. Using it to distribute files with permission from the authors, or files that are out of copyright, is generally legal.
LimeWire PRO 4.18.1 in Windows Vista
Developed by Lime Wire LLC
Initial release : 2000
Stable release : 4.18.3
Preview release : None
Written in : Java
Platform Cross-platform
Available in 23 Languages
Genre File sharing
License GNU General Public License
Website http://www.limewire.org/
http://www.limewire.com/
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