What is LimeWire?

LimeWire is a fast, easy-to-use file sharing program that contains no spyware, adware or other bundled software. Compatible with all major platforms and running over the Gnutella network, LimeWire's open source code, is freely available to the public and developed in part by a devoted programmer community. LimeWire is offered in dozens of languages and is available in LimeWire BASIC, a free version, or LimeWire PRO, an enhanced version with personalized technical support.

Why Should I Use LimeWire?
LimeWire is the fastest, easiest, most advanced file sharing program available and it's completely free of spyware, adware and any other bundled software. Find out more about LimeWire's features.
For the ultimate Lime experience, LimeWire PRO features access to optimized search results, faster downloads, free updates and personalized technical support for up to six months. Get your copy of LimeWire PRO today.

What is new at Lime Wire?

Lime Wire is introducing a filtering system to encourage safer, more responsible file sharing. Copyright owners interested in blocking their files from being downloaded, uploaded and shared are invited to learn more and register here. LimeWire users can learn more about responsible file sharing in Copyright Information.

Features
* Protection Against Identity Theft
New ways to control your sensitive material.
* Even Better Control Over Shared Files
Easily see and control what files you are sharing.
* Built-In Browser*
Browse the Web, right from LimeWire!
* NO BUNDLED SOFTWARE OF ANY KIND!
No spyware. No adware. Guaranteed.
* Firewall to Firewall Transfers.
Since about 60% of users are currently firewalled, this feature greatly increases the amount of content on the network.
* Faster network connections.
Using new "UDP Host Caches", LimeWire starts up and connects faster than ever before!
* Universal Plug'N Play.
UPnP support allows LimeWire to find more search results and have faster downloads.
* iTunes Integration.
Windows and Mac users can now take advantage of LimeWire's iTunes integration.
* Creative Commons Integration.
LimeWire now recognizes OGGs and MP3s licensed under a Creative Commons License.
*"What's New?" feature.
Users can browse the network for the most recent content additions.
* Search drill down results.
Searches in LimeWire now immediately display information that fully describes files.
* Proxy support.
Users can now use web proxies to route their downloads to protect their identity.
* Support for International searches and International groups.
Users can now search in any language, and LimeWire ensures that a user will be connected to other users with their own language to aide international users to receive search results in their native language and to find content from sources that are close to home.