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Limewire frostwire11/6/2023 above - some people don't realise that the program automatically enables sharing of anything you download by default regardless of any other options you chose. above and disabling sharing partially downloaded files, there is a further default setting to share downloaded files even when you decide not to share the contents of your computer by unchecking the option at 1. above), despite deciding not to share your media files at 1. a further, further default setting is (and this one is as important as 1. In fact I haven't used p2p for months so the folder is currently empty - it usually contains just a small handful of old songs.ģ. I have a separate folder for uploads and NOTHING gets shared unless I move the file to that folder. a further default setting is to share files as you download them - making them immediately available for upload - not a good idea. While the shared files are normally things like mp3s etc, Word and other types of text files can be shared - I once had to contact someone to tell them they had put up for sharing their CV which included their name, address, telephone number, email address and (US) Social Security number.Ģ. the default setting is for LW / FW to share with the whole world certain media files on your computer - ensure this option gets unchecked. When downloading music, always run a virus check BEFORE opening the file to check for viruses etc.Īlso, anyone installing LW / FW should be aware that:ġ. I only ever use FrostWire (and previously LimeWire) to download music. It's quicker, easier to use and it has the added bonus of allowing connections to 4, rather than 3 (which is all the free version of LW allows), ultrapeers, which means better searches and more sources. I much prefer Frostwire, though I rarely use p2p anymore. The limitation meant for Limewire was never ultimately introduced, other than the ability of the user to actively block material that needs a licence. Because of this, I'm almost sure the original developers of limewire then moved on to developing Frostwire as they wanted an application that would remain both open source and without any limitations. If I recall, there was talk in 2005/6 that Limewire (or the company that owns it) was going to remove the ability of users to download material that needed a licence (to help comply with a court case that had been brought in the US against another file sharing application in 2004 or 2005). I believe, though I may be wrong, that Frostwire was developed by the same team that developed the original Limewire.
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