Limewire - Peer to Peer Music and File Sharing

... The only thing that’s loaded is the program and Java runtime environment. If you decide to uninstall Limewire, there will be some Java files left behind, and the Java runtime environment will also remain. Limewire Basic intentionally limits the number of files found during searches. This (of course) was done to get you to purchase Limewire Pro. The interface is fairly easy to use and ads are pretty low key. There isn’t much in the way of online support for the basic version. You have to upgrade to Pro or Extended Pro to gain access to tech support. However, the freely available FAQ and user manual should get you through any rough spots. There’s also a user forum and that’s probably the best place to get answers to your questions. As for legal issues, the Limewire program is legal software. However, it can be used in illegal ways. The primary concern is with sharing copyrighted material. Copyright laws protect original works. 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. You should never copy (or allow anyone to copy from you) anything that is not produced for free public distribution. Make sure you have the legal right to download or upload material before proceeding. There are basically 2 considerations when dealing with Limewire security.  You may accidentally share files on your computer that you intended to be private. 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 ...