14 DAY TRIAL // LimeWire X, the free, peer-to-peer (P2P), file-sharing app for Mac OS X has reached version 5.3.4, adding core improvements and tweaks. Limewire X uses the Java platform to locate files, as well as share files, and it is one of the few P2P, file-sharing solutions of its kind for the Mac. LimeWire X is compatible with all major platforms and running over the Gnutella Network.
New in this version, according to the app’s makers, is an update to the download tray thanks to user feedback, advanced filters and rewritten BitTorrent support to use libtorrent. Requirements for LimeWire X 5.3.4 include Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or later, an Intel-based Mac (PowerPC architecture not supported), and Java installed. Versions for Mac OS 9.2 through OS X 10.5 are available on the LimeWire website, here.
LimeWire X is touted as being the fastest, easiest, most advanced file-sharing program of its kind. The piece of software boasts iTunes integration on both Mac and Windows, as well as a browse-host feature, which works even through firewalls. LimeWire connects to the network using GWebCache, a distributed connection system. The latest features in LimeWire 5 include the ability to create and share lists, advanced search refinement and protection against viruses.
The program’s open source code was developed (in part) by a devoted programmer community. The code is freely available to the public. LimeWire is available in multiple languages, in both free and paid versions. The Basic version is free, while LimeWire Pro can be acquired for $21.95. Personalized technical support and more stuff typical to an enhanced version are to be had with the latter. To download LimeWire for free, or to grab the Pro version, use the link below. The latest stable release of LimeWire is 5.2.13.
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Anybody can see your IP address when using peer-to-peer clients such as LimeWire. This identifies your computer on the Internet, so you'd better not break your country's laws concerning copyrighted content while using the app.