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This is a beta release. See Related Links below for the last stable release.
DESCRIPTION

LimeWire is a fast P2P file sharing application. Features include:

  • Clean installation, no bundled software.
  • "What's New?" network searches.
  • Cleaner, updated interface with skins.
  • Proxy support.

Limewire Pro available for $21.95 (USD)

WHAT'S NEW
Version 5.4.0: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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Developer:Lime Wire LLC
Downloads:550,825
  - Version d/l:1,098
Internet:FTP
License:Free
Date:29 Oct 2009
Platform:Intel
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Nov 6 2009

ICONZ113  Transmission is a torrent client, limewire is a p2p client. I usually use a p2p client for single songs, and transmission for albums. I usually cant find the single song I want on torrent sites but I can usually find the whole album. I figure just get the songs I want so not to clutter my itunes with a bunch of stuff I don't listen to  
(Version 5.4.0)

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Jul 30 2009
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26CAB40  Sadly, development of this app is moot.

The network it serves has shrunk as have the number of users.

Spammers and ner'do wells have created virus/trojan ridden versions of almost any alphanumeric description you can think of.

It has been utterly superseded by bittorrent and more recently apps based on darknets.  
(Version 5.2.12)

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Jul 22 2009
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JON555  This app hasn't changed in YEARS. It's literally stayed the same and looks like it's straight from 2001. I mean it was great back in its day, but that day is LONG gone. And the fact that they have the nerve to charge for a "premium" version is just insane. There are so many fake spoof files on Limewire that it's impossible to use even for legitimate reasons.

With so many better, free alternatives out there why would anyone bother with this?  
(Version 5.2.8)

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Jul 25 2009

2SHAE  I don't agree.

The new Limewire 5.2.8 looks a lot different from the old limewire and actually looks good now.

And the number of fake files is a lot less then say Acqlite.  
(Version 5.2.8)

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Jul 22 2009

CHRISCHRAM  I used LimeWire years ago, but had to give it up due to all the spam that came in with search results. Has that situation changed at all, or am I better off regarding this product as a distant memory?  
(Version 5.2.8)

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Jul 17 2009

FUHAYER  5.2.5 and 5.2.6 work on Snow Leopard perfectly. thansk for such great app.  
(Version 5.2.6)

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Jul 11 2009

FUHAYER  does not work under Snow Leopard though it is 5.2.5 beta must be written to run under snow too.  
(Version 5.2.5)

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Jun 9 2009
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GLW  I don't know if it is just me, but every time I try to install this, all I get is a zero-K "Classic Application" which, of course, does nothing.

And there is so much "spoof file" garbage on the Gnutella network these days that it is almost impossible to find anything of value any more. So I'm finding LimeWire to be of less and less value.

(Intel Duo-core iMac, OS X 10.5.7)  
(Version 5.2.1)

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Jun 13 2009

DOUGSTER  Hi there,

Before installing this new version of LimeWire did you delete everything associated with the previous version? Usually the 'Classic' error appears when a new version of LW detects an older version (or remnants of it) on a computer.  
(Version 5.2.2)

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Jun 16 2009

GLW  Dougster,

YES, that was the solution!! Thanks for that hint.

I still think that's a funny way for an installer to work, though.... Usually they will just add the new version, or possibly do an automatic replacement of the old.  
(Version 5.2.2)

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Jun 18 2009

DOUGSTER  Hi GLW,

Glad that worked for you! I agree.......it is unusual in the way LimeWire acts. Like you, I'd expect LW to replace the previous version of its software with the new installation.

Cheers.  
(Version 5.2.2)

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Jun 21 2009

MIROSLAVH  Hi all,

I'm on OSX 10.5.7

Like indicated here, I trashed all associated file, but unsuccessfuly: I obtain the right icons (coloured), but LimeWare don't starts...

I never seen this: when You update a software, usually, all process is automatic.. Here I have to use 3 different softs to find all prefs, and other possible .plist and packages, for nothing...

If I work with oldest version, a disturbing message flashes to force me to an update (if possible a payable upgrade!!!!)

Definitely I forget this sh:t and seek about another, more intelligent and less brutal product!!! Maybe I could move to the paid version, but with this method, never!  
(Version 5.2.2)

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May 24 2009
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ALMAR  This fails to work. I definetly move to Transmission  
(Version 5.2.1)

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May 23 2009
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PRLAB  If you're not on Intel, why bother with this crap? Get Frostwire.  
(Version 5.2.1)

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May 22 2009

RAYNEHEM  This beta version crashed 2 times in a row.   
(Version 5.2.1)

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