LimeWire X is a free, peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing client for Mac OS X. It 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 is compatible with all major platforms and running over the Gnutella network.

Recently updated to version 5.2.3 (Beta), LimeWire X adds the following enhancements:

– No more sidebar and the Library is 'flatter;' files of different types are shown, but you can filter to see a specific type (for example, if you filter on Images, you see a thumbnail of images).
– Introduced default Lists (Public Shared and Private Shared) along with the ability to create more lists.

– The Options dialog box was updated and includes additional 'Learn more' links.
– Seeing what you are sharing by clicking "Sharing # files" to see 'What I'm Sharing.'
– Improved start-up time.
– Added first sign on to Friends overlay messages.
– Downloads improvements.
– Numerous bug fixes for BitTorrent and the download tray.
– Browsing the files from multiple computers at once.
– Multi-select ability for search results.

LimeWire X is touted as being the fastest, easiest, most advanced file-sharing program of its kind. The 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.

LimeWire'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.

System requirements include Mac OS X 10.4 or later, 256 MB of RAM, a live connection to the Internet, and Java 1.5 or later. To download LimeWire for free, or to grab the Pro version, use the link below.

Download LimeWire X (Free)