LimeWire is Down

Lime Wire was orderd by the court to disable the searching, downloading, uploading, file trading and/or file distribution functionality, and/or all functionality of LimeWire’s P2P file-sharing software.

The free, open-source Limewire Basic peer-to-peer program hit the Internet in 2001, tapping into the Gnutella decentralized peer-to-peer network to share a variety of legal and copyrighted files, including music.

Now that LimeWire is gone for good. What are Alternatives to LimeWire?

FrostWire:

If you are a limewire fan, I personaly recommend FrostWire, because it includes much of the functionality of LimeWire’s free version. FrostWire uses both the Gnutella and BitTorrent protocols to download content.

BitTorrent:

BitTorrent breaks files down into smaller packets so that thousands of people can share the same file simultaneously. This scheme is particularly useful for trading large video files.

Vuze:

Vuze, formerly known as Azureus, bills itself as the “most powerful BitTorrent app on earth.” Earlier this month, it rolled out support for the new Apple TV, BlackBerry devices, and a wider range of Android devices in addition to existing support for various game consoles, TiVo, and Samsung TVs.

MP3 Rocket:
MP3 Rocket is a P2P program for the Gnutella and BitTorrent protocols.
MP3 Rocket offers live on-demand streams for more than 3,000 movies and TV shows, a Live Radio feature offering more than 1,000 live radio stations, and a Game Player providing access to more than 1,000 games.
via: PC Magazine, Zero Paid.

2 comments

  1. I can't remember the last time I used a p2p software. I only use direct links now!

    I might start using newsgroups also. Some friends find the rarest stuff on there!

  2. 3ala eedik.. Sometimes, it's not that easy to find a direct link. The p2p software is a lot faster and sufficient for some people, once you get the right downloading speed. 🙂

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