Overview
What is LimeWire?
LimeWire is a software tool that enables peer-to-peer file sharing on the Gnutella network
In depth
A closer look at LimeWire
Similar to the popular Napster service, it enables the sharing, searching, and downloading of MP3 music files. LimeWire also lets users share and search for all types of computer files, including movies, pictures, games, and text documents. Other features include the ability to push uploads and downloads, BearShare QHD compatibility, the ability to measure the speed of remote hosts and preview files while downloading, and a chat feature.
Verdict
Should you download LimeWire?
LimeWire runs on
Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 3.5 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
Audio and MP3.
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At a glance
LimeWire specifications
- Last updated
- Jan 9, 2025
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 9X/ME/2K/XP/2003
- File size
- 3.5 MB
- Price
- Free
- Page views
- 565
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