14 DAY TRIAL // 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.
The latest version of the software, LimeWire X 5.2.4 Beta, adds FaceBook integration with Friends for Windows and Linux, keyword filter for files in the Library (reintroduced), the ability to limit the number of parallel browse hosts to avoid locking up LimeWire, the ability to display progress of files being processed when adding them in the status tray, and the inclusion of Shuffle to the media player. General bug fixes have also been incorporated in this release.
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 a recent version of Java. To download LimeWire for free, or to grab the Pro version, use the link below.