Limewire - Peer to Peer Music and File Sharing

... Limewire uses the BitTorrent protocol and the Gnutella network to provide services. ... Each user specifies the folders and files available for download from his/her system. ... You’ll have to get past a bunch of warnings about the perils of P2P. ... If you decide to uninstall Limewire, there will be some Java files left behind, and the Java runtime environment will also remain. ... This (of course) was done to get you to purchase Limewire Pro. ... There isn’t much in the way of online support for the basic version. ... However, the freely available FAQ and user manual should get you through any rough spots. ... As for legal issues, the Limewire program is legal software. ... The primary concern is with sharing copyrighted material. ... Individuals who reproduce, distribute copies, or receive copies other than their own, without the consent of the owners, may be in violation of these laws. ... Make sure you have the legal right to download or upload material before proceeding. ... This is the most frequent problem encountered and is easily avoided by paying attention to software settings.  You might also download viruses, copyrighted material, or pornography ...