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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)

Version 5.2.4 beta release notes not available at the time of this posting

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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

DOUGSTER Hi there,

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

GLW Dougster,

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

DOUGSTER Hi GLW,

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.

Cheers.
(Version 5.2.2)

Jun 21 2009

MIROSLAVH Hi all,

I'm on OSX 10.5.7

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)

ALMAR This fails to work. I definetly move to Transmission
(Version 5.2.1)

PRLAB If you're not on Intel, why bother with this crap? Get Frostwire.
(Version 5.2.1)

RAYNEHEM This beta version crashed 2 times in a row.
(Version 5.2.1)

RAYNEHEM Well under 10.5.7 it has crashed 2 times in a row on start up. I am canning it.
(Version 5.2)

ALBABE More of the developers who have completely abandoned the vast majority of teh Apple market.

It's a real drag that there are so many clients that are only available for the Intel chip. I read somewhere a year ago that Intel Mac were barely 15% of the Apples being used regularly... so why would a client LimeWire just produce for that market. Seems oddly elitist to me.
(Version 5.1.2)

MARK LEWIS BTW: The older version will PROMPT YOU to replace your working version with the version that the developer knows will not work on your machine! If you do, YOU WILL REGRET IT.
(Version 5.1.2)

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)

ALBABE Three (3) versions in a week?

Do any of these versions work in Leopard on a PPC?
(Version 5.1.2)

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Mar 19 2009

NEONBLUE2 64-bit Intel Leopard only.
(Version 5.1.2)

CYANN This version doesn't work on PPC even with Leopard.
(Version 5.1.1)