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EDITOR NOTES
This is a beta release. See Related Links for the lastest stable release, or click here.
DESCRIPTION
LimeWire is a fast P2P file sharing application. Features include:
- Clean installation, no bundled software.
- "What's New?" network searches.
- Cleaner, updated interface with skins.
- Proxy support.
Limewire Pro available for $21.95 (USD)
WHAT'S NEW
Version 5.4.1: BitTorrent
- Upgraded to libtorrent version 0.14.6.
- Add a fail-over to the mainline libtorrent DHT when the torrent can't find sources or seeders.
- libtorrent bug fix allows for properly handling spaces in the file names.
- Add proxy support.
- Add the ability to the change the Network Interface.
- Add blacklist support.
- Add support for indexing files inside of torrents.
- Send torrent meta data in search results.
General
- 'View File info' includes additional information in Transfers for file downloads including whether the download is encrypted (the lock icon).
- Associate magnet links with LimeWire for Mac OS X.
Bug fixes
- Various memory leak fixes when viewing a video in the LimeWire Media Player.
- Ability to view a video in full screen mode with Mac OS Snow Leopard.
- General bug fixes for exceptions when playing videos with the LimeWire Media Player.
- Bug fixes for uploads in the transfer tray (right-click popup menu, stabilized display when hovering over items, closing browse notifications, browsing hosts and only show one upload per download in the upload tray).
- Revised screen repaints when application is restored from system tray.
- Upon uninstallation on Windows Vista, remove the Start menu group.
- Fix a bug in which viewing a video initially played in an external window before embedding into the LimeWire Media Player.
- Fix a Windows crash when closing the LimeWire Media Player which was playing a video.
- Fix a bug in which LimeWire wouldn't launch for Mac OS X 10.5.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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| LimeWire User Reviews (608 posts) | Write A Review |
 | May 23 2009 |
PRLAB If you're not on Intel, why bother with this crap? Get Frostwire.
(Version 5.2.1) | |
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| May 24 2009 |
ALMAR This fails to work. I definetly move to Transmission
(Version 5.2.1) | |
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| Jul 22 2009 |
JON555 This app hasn't changed in YEARS. It's literally stayed the same and looks like it's straight from 2001. I mean it was great back in its day, but that day is LONG gone. And the fact that they have the nerve to charge for a "premium" version is just insane. There are so many fake spoof files on Limewire that it's impossible to use even for legitimate reasons. With so many better, free alternatives out there why would anyone bother with this?
(Version 5.2.8) | |
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 | Jul 25 2009 |
The new Limewire 5.2.8 looks a lot different from the old limewire and actually looks good now. And the number of fake files is a lot less then say Acqlite.
(Version 5.2.8) | |
| Feb 8 2009 |
HUSSAIN LimeWire update your system requirements. This will only work with 10.5 Leopard because it requires Java 1.6 that only comes with Leopard.
(Version 5.0.11) | |
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| May 25 2009 |
MARIO ANTONIO GONZALEZ upgrading to leopard is not enough. java 1.6 requires a 64-bit capable mac. there are some alternatives out there but they're not easy to install or maintain. soylatte is one that immediately comes to mind. unless, of course, you're saying that people who own macs with 32-bit processors (core solos and core duos) should "update their system requirements" and figure out how to upgrade their processors just to run limewire 5. but i'm sure that't not what you're suggesting, because that would be just plain silly.
(Version 5.2.1) | |
| Jan 30 2009 |
TJG1971 BEWARE! Total Resource Hog,honestly avoid at all costs.
(Version 5.0.11) | |
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| Jul 30 2009 |
26CAB40 Sadly, development of this app is moot. The network it serves has shrunk as have the number of users. Spammers and ner'do wells have created virus/trojan ridden versions of almost any alphanumeric description you can think of. It has been utterly superseded by bittorrent and more recently apps based on darknets.
(Version 5.2.12) | |
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| Jun 9 2009 |
GLW I don't know if it is just me, but every time I try to install this, all I get is a zero-K "Classic Application" which, of course, does nothing. And there is so much "spoof file" garbage on the Gnutella network these days that it is almost impossible to find anything of value any more. So I'm finding LimeWire to be of less and less value. (Intel Duo-core iMac, OS X 10.5.7)
(Version 5.2.1) | |
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 | Jun 13 2009 |
Before installing this new version of LimeWire did you delete everything associated with the previous version? Usually the 'Classic' error appears when a new version of LW detects an older version (or remnants of it) on a computer.
(Version 5.2.2) | |
| Jun 16 2009 |
YES, that was the solution!! Thanks for that hint. I still think that's a funny way for an installer to work, though.... Usually they will just add the new version, or possibly do an automatic replacement of the old.
(Version 5.2.2) | |
| Jun 18 2009 |
Glad that worked for you! I agree.......it is unusual in the way LimeWire acts. Like you, I'd expect LW to replace the previous version of its software with the new installation. | |
 | Jun 21 2009 |
Like indicated here, I trashed all associated file, but unsuccessfuly: I obtain the right icons (coloured), but LimeWare don't starts... I never seen this: when You update a software, usually, all process is automatic.. Here I have to use 3 different softs to find all prefs, and other possible .plist and packages, for nothing... If I work with oldest version, a disturbing message flashes to force me to an update (if possible a payable upgrade!!!!) Definitely I forget this sh:t and seek about another, more intelligent and less brutal product!!! Maybe I could move to the paid version, but with this method, never!
(Version 5.2.2) | |
| Mar 26 2009 |
MARK LEWIS Limewire 5 DEMANDS Java 1.6 and, unless you have a 64 bit capable Mac, YOU AIN'T GOT IT AND YOU CAN'T (at this time) GET IT! I have a MBP. NO GO. If you download and install this version which the DEVELOPER KNOWS will not work on your machine, it will REPLACE the working version and then require that you manually STRIP the new and non-working version off your machine by hand, a piece at a time! This seriously BLOWS. Lamewire.
(Version 5.1.2) | |
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| Mar 4 2009 |
CYANN This version doesn't work on PPC even with Leopard.
(Version 5.1.1) | |
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| Jan 8 2009 |
SGILBERT Horrendous! Locked up 3 times and had to force quit. When finally running, I had to "deny" 1000's of connections (I use Little Snitch-my mouse finger is cramping!), then find out that the "User Interface" is practically useless. Connection at bottom left was never made. Going back to 4.18.8 and will STAY there!
(Version 5.0.4b) | |
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| Jan 19 2009 |
ST00P!D M0NK3Y Didn't lock up for me at all. Perhaps you need to check out what might be the issue. However, I must agree the interface is so freaking ridiculous it makes it almost unbearable to use. They're going in a very wrong direction with this new version.
(Version 5.0.7b) | |
| Apr 6 2009 |
KOST09 How can you go back to 4.18? I would LOVE to know.. I heard it's impossible..
(Version 5.1.2) | |
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