What Do People Think of Limewire?

iMac2K6 · iMac2K6 #1 (**permalink**)

02-07-2006, 12:06 AM

First off, I have purchased at least $200.00 worth of music on iTunes within the past year. My buddy was messing with my iTunes Account info and saw how many songs I actually purchased. He kept on telling me just use Limewire. I have heard that you can get a Virus and what not easily on Limewire. Can someone confirm if you can or cant get a Virus on a Mac using Limewire?

Thanks in advance for any Feedback

johninc · johninc #2 (**permalink**)

02-07-2006, 12:07 AM

No viruses currently on Limewire are dangerous once on a mac. By the way your not supposed to ask about illegal stuff.

mynameis · mynameis #3 (**permalink**)

02-08-2006, 07:32 PM

Stick with iTunes, it is worth the minimal cost. Easy to find what you want, reliable quality, don't have to go to the trouble of setting up the ID3 tags, no legal troubles...

WasabiTaylor · WasabiTaylor #4 (**permalink**)

02-08-2006, 08:37 PM

Just for the record, having Limewire isn't technically illegal, so you can talk about it. You just can't talk about downloading copywritten material.

luovik · luovik #5 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 09:52 AM

LimeWire stuff is usually ok for mac, but can be a bit risky (imho) on an average Windows machine.

TBH I'd say you're better off sticking with iTunes. I used to download stuff through LimeWire/Torrents and their predecessors fairly regularly. Hated the idea of paying for my music. But iTunes has made me a total convert to the 'light' side. It's a great system. Fairer pricing in the main than actually buying CDs and the aforementioned quality/legality/id3 tags issues make it very appealing.

Most stuff on LimeWire is around the 128kbps quality mark. And usually has poor/missing/wrong tags.

sevenhelmet · sevenhelmet #6 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 08:18 PM

Just for the record, I've had trouble finding what I want on iTunes...

Mahone · Mahone #7 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sevenhelmet

Just for the record, I've had trouble finding what I want on iTunes...

Yeah, not too much porn on iTunes :black:

macAttack · macAttack #8 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 08:51 PM

limewire messed up my computer...i'd stick with itunes or bittorrent.

johninc · johninc #9 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 09:33 PM

I like Bittorrent for my large files (Linux OS's) but I use acquisition for any smaller files.

dtravis7 · dtravis7 #10 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 09:37 PM

I have had NO ISSUES with Limewire on my Mac with Panther or Tiger. Like I said in another thread here on MF, i don't use it a lot, but the little I do it works fine.

sevenhelmet · sevenhelmet #11 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 09:39 PM

No issues with Limewire on my mac either. And, for the record, I don't use LW to download porn. That's what bittorrent is for!

j/k :blind:

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #12 (**permalink**)

02-09-2006, 10:49 PM

When I use limewire it works fine on both my powerbook and powermac, no problems... only download things thoug i have the rigth to download because I don't want to get in any legal trouble. (ie. non-copyrighted images or songs people made in garage band, i like listening to examples to learn)

to_tough_to_die · to_tough_to_die #13 (**permalink**)

02-10-2006, 01:09 AM

Blech, Limewire is to peer-to-peer networks what Blink 182 is to punk rock...

Get Bittorrent

Beemer · Beemer #14 (**permalink**)

02-26-2006, 05:58 PM

I use Limewire on my PC. Never got a virus or anything, I enjoy using it for what it may be. I buy some music off iTunes now and then, great service. I use BT also, except the seeding back part is a killer

zacman · zacman #15 (**permalink**)

02-26-2006, 07:35 PM

I only use LW because itunes isn't available in my country. Nevertheless, LW works great on my powerbook.

sevenhelmet #6 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2005 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 538 Mac Specs: Aluminum Macbook 2.4Ghz; Powermac G5 2.3Ghz dual	02-09-2006, 08:18 PM Just for the record, I've had trouble finding what I want on iTunes... "Luck favors the prepared"
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macAttack #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 23, 2005 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,509 Mac Specs: iBook	02-09-2006, 08:51 PM limewire messed up my computer...i'd stick with itunes or bittorrent. SpeedTest
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dtravis7 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 04, 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca. Posts: 25,895 Mac Specs: iMac C2D Late 2007 20" with 10.8.3, Macbook Santa Rosa 4GB Ram OSX 10.8.3	02-09-2006, 09:37 PM I have had NO ISSUES with Limewire on my Mac with Panther or Tiger. Like I said in another thread here on MF, i don't use it a lot, but the little I do it works fine. ...Dennis Mac-Forums Community Guidelines
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sevenhelmet #11 (permalink)
Member Since: May 12, 2005 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 538 Mac Specs: Aluminum Macbook 2.4Ghz; Powermac G5 2.3Ghz dual	02-09-2006, 09:39 PM No issues with Limewire on my mac either. And, for the record, I don't use LW to download porn. That's what bittorrent is for! j/k :blind: "Luck favors the prepared"
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Member Since: Jan 08, 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,190 Mac Specs: Mac Pro 8x3.0ghz 12gb ram 8800GT , MBP 2.16 2GB Ram 17 inch.	02-09-2006, 10:49 PM When I use limewire it works fine on both my powerbook and powermac, no problems... only download things thoug i have the rigth to download because I don't want to get in any legal trouble. (ie. non-copyrighted images or songs people made in garage band, i like listening to examples to learn) My Website Blog I love my hosting company! I was on the M-F honor roll for Febuary:2006
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iMac2K6 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 20, 2006 Posts: 41	02-07-2006, 12:06 AM First off, I have purchased at least $200.00 worth of music on iTunes within the past year. My buddy was messing with my iTunes Account info and saw how many songs I actually purchased. He kept on telling me just use Limewire. I have heard that you can get a Virus and what not easily on Limewire. Can someone confirm if you can or cant get a Virus on a Mac using Limewire? Thanks in advance for any Feedback
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johninc #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2004 Location: Albany, CA Posts: 643 Mac Specs: ibook G4 12 inch running mac os 10.4 with: 60 gb HD+256 mb ram+Radeon 9200	02-07-2006, 12:07 AM No viruses currently on Limewire are dangerous once on a mac. By the way your not supposed to ask about illegal stuff.
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WasabiTaylor #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 29, 2005 Location: MA Posts: 251 Mac Specs: iMac G5 20", 250gb, 512mb, Airport/Bluetooth, wireless kb+mouse	02-08-2006, 08:37 PM Just for the record, having Limewire isn't technically illegal, so you can talk about it. You just can't talk about downloading copywritten material.
	QUOTE Thanks

luovik #5 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	02-09-2006, 09:52 AM LimeWire stuff is usually ok for mac, but can be a bit risky (imho) on an average Windows machine. TBH I'd say you're better off sticking with iTunes. I used to download stuff through LimeWire/Torrents and their predecessors fairly regularly. Hated the idea of paying for my music. But iTunes has made me a total convert to the 'light' side. It's a great system. Fairer pricing in the main than actually buying CDs and the aforementioned quality/legality/id3 tags issues make it very appealing. Most stuff on LimeWire is around the 128kbps quality mark. And usually has poor/missing/wrong tags.
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johninc #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2004 Location: Albany, CA Posts: 643 Mac Specs: ibook G4 12 inch running mac os 10.4 with: 60 gb HD+256 mb ram+Radeon 9200	02-09-2006, 09:33 PM I like Bittorrent for my large files (Linux OS's) but I use acquisition for any smaller files.
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to_tough_to_die #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 24, 2005 Posts: 749 Mac Specs: Powerbook G4/ 15.2"/ 1.67 ghz/ 2 gb RAM/ ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 (128 mb RAM)/ 100 gb hdd@ 5400 RPM	02-10-2006, 01:09 AM Blech, Limewire is to peer-to-peer networks what Blink 182 is to punk rock... Get Bittorrent I'd use Windows... but I like the Mac OS more.
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Beemer #14 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 25, 2006 Location: North America Posts: 146 Mac Specs: Intel 20" Mac	02-26-2006, 05:58 PM I use Limewire on my PC. Never got a virus or anything, I enjoy using it for what it may be. I buy some music off iTunes now and then, great service. I use BT also, except the seeding back part is a killer
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zacman #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2006 Location: Barbados Posts: 143 Mac Specs: PowerBook G4, 1.5Ghz, 768Mb RAM, 80gb hard drive-imac G4-ipod touch 32Gb 3g-Macbook 2.4ghz, 2BG RAM	02-26-2006, 07:35 PM I only use LW because itunes isn't available in my country. Nevertheless, LW works great on my powerbook.
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