LimeWire is one of the most popular file sharing system in the Internet. The latest version, LimeWire 5, was launched some weeks back, which is a major leap for the program because it brings lots of improvements over the previous versions.
To start with, the security options has been improved. LimeWire 5 now informs us of potentially harmful or dangerous downloads that might cause problems to our system. Even then, it is advisable to keep a good antivirus. With many good free antivirus like AVG or Avast, which are available free of cost.
One other interesting feature is the ability to share files with just your friends or selected persons. Is the file personal and you cannot put it in public file sharing system? Use LimeWire 5 to share that file using Google Talk and LiveJournal to get your list of contacts and then share the files only with those people you want to share it with.
The method of sharing files has changed too. Now, the program does not automatically share files. It is required to authorize the sharing of the file before it is sent publicly. Moreover, we can see who are downloading your file.
Older users of Limewire have to make a leap from the same old boring LimeWire to see the new version because it has changed a lot from the older version, but the changes that has been made in Limewire 5 is really worth it, so i say be patient and give the program one chance to prove its worth.
Personally, I am not big fan of LimeWire. But after testing this version 5 of Limewire, i feel that we should keep all other file sharing sites as a second option or backup if you need to share or download anything. LimeWire is the best and it is available in Windows, Mac OS and also Linux.
