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'LimeWire' is a peer-to-peer file sharing client for the Java Platform, which uses the Gnutella network to locate and share files. Released under the GNU General Public License, Limewire is free software. It also encourages the user to pay a fee, which will then give the user access to LimeWire Pro.
Written in the Java programming language, LimeWire is able to run on any computer with Java Virtual Machine installed. Installers are provided for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Support for Mac OS 9 and other previous versions was dropped with the release of LimeWire 4.0.10.
Limewire offers the sharing of its library through Digital Audio Access Protocol. As such, when LimeWire is running, any files shared will be detectable on the local network by DAAP-enabled devices (eg. iTunes).
★ LimeWire limits queries to 3 - 30 characters. This is to prohibit searches for specific files. However, this limitation means that the network will return more results than necessary. [1]
★ LimeWire doesn't forward SHA1 searches. SHA1 searches find exact copies of files. links use SHA1 searches. SHA1 searches can also be used to find more sources for a download.
★ LimeWire uses SHA-1 and tiger tree hash cryptographic hash functions to ensure that downloaded data is uncompromised. Researchers have identified possible vulnerabilities in the SHA-1 algorithm [2]. All Gnutella clients have this limitation. In practice bogus search results are more problematic. [3]
Lime Wire LLC, the developer of LimeWire, distributes two versions of the program; a basic version for free, and an enhanced version sold for a fee of US$18.88 (£9.78) that offers faster downloads, though you can download the Pro version of Limewire off of the basic version for free. This is accomplished by facilitating direct connection with up to 10 hosts of an identical searched file at any one time, whereas the free version is limited to a maximum of 8 hosts.[4] Prior to April 2004, the free version of LimeWire was distributed with a bundled program called 'LimeShop' (a variant of TopMoxie), which was considered by computer security experts to be spyware. Among other things, LimeShop monitored online purchases in order to redirect sales commissions to Lime Wire LLC. Uninstallation of LimeWire would not remove LimeShop. With the removal of all bundled software in LimeWire 3.9.4 (released on April 20 2004), these objections were addressed.[5]
Since it is free and open source software, LimeWire has spawned several forks, including LionShare, an experimental software development project at Penn State University, and Acquisition, a Mac OS X–based Gnutella client with a proprietary interface. Researchers at Cornell University developed a reputation management add-in called Credence that allows users to distinguish between "genuine" and "suspect" files before downloading them. An October 12 2005 report states that some of LimeWire's open source contributors have forked the project and called it FrostWire.[6]
LimeWire was the first file sharing program to support firewall-to-firewall file transfers, a feature introduced in version 4.2, which was released in November 2004. LimeWire also now includes BitTorrent support.
According to a June 28, 2005, report in ''The New York Times'', Lime Wire LLC was considering ceasing distributing LimeWire due to the outcome of ''MGM v. Grokster''.[7] On September 25 2005, it was reported that Lime Wire LLC was working on a version of the program which will refuse to share files that lack valid license information.[8] Neither of these events occurred, and as of this day, it is still possible to download LimeWire and share copyrighted files.
On August 4 2006, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) sued LimeWire, alleging that it was profiting from unauthorized downloads.[9]
On September 25 2006 LimeWire countersued the RIAA for antitrust violations.[10]
On May 12 2006, the BBC reported that "Limewire" and "Lime wire" (properly spelled is 'LimeWire') were among search terms likely to return links to malware from an Internet search engine.[11]
LimeWire, LLC generates its revenues from the sale of LimeWire Pro. A LimeWire Pro license costs $24.95, and provides the user with a 6 month license. An 1-year "Extended Pro" license is available for $34.95. While commonly mistaken by many users to be a license to the content accessible via LimeWire on the Gnutella network, in fact, it is only a license to the software.
The Pro version differs from the Basic version in 2 respects:
★ It offers personalized technical support.
★ It provides more results and faster downloads by connecting to more sources.
★ Advanced Peer-Based Technology Business Models
★ Music Downloads: Pirates- or Customers?
1. LimeWire search limits.
2. SHA1 Break Rumored
3. Content Pollution and Poisoning
4. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml
5. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/features_history.shtml
6. "FrostWire Beta Released", from Slyck.com
7. Tom Zeller. June 28, 2005. "Trying to Tame an Unruly Technology". ''New York Times''. Section C, Column 2, Pg. 1.
8. http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=927
9. http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/08/copy-of-complaint-in-arista-v-lime.html
10. http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/09/lime-wire-sues-riaa-for-antitrust.html and http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/11/limewire-files-amended-counterclaims.html
11. BBC News: Warning on search engine safety
★ LimeWire Official Website
★ LimeWire Official Blogs
★ LimeWire linked to Identity Theft
★ LimeWire Bears Brunt of Identity Theft Concerns
'LimeWire' is a peer-to-peer file sharing client for the Java Platform, which uses the Gnutella network to locate and share files. Released under the GNU General Public License, Limewire is free software. It also encourages the user to pay a fee, which will then give the user access to LimeWire Pro.
| Contents |
| Features |
| Limitations |
| Versions |
| Controversy and legal issues |
| Business model |
| References |
| Notes |
| External links |
Features
Written in the Java programming language, LimeWire is able to run on any computer with Java Virtual Machine installed. Installers are provided for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Support for Mac OS 9 and other previous versions was dropped with the release of LimeWire 4.0.10.
Limewire offers the sharing of its library through Digital Audio Access Protocol. As such, when LimeWire is running, any files shared will be detectable on the local network by DAAP-enabled devices (eg. iTunes).
Limitations
★ LimeWire limits queries to 3 - 30 characters. This is to prohibit searches for specific files. However, this limitation means that the network will return more results than necessary. [1]
★ LimeWire doesn't forward SHA1 searches. SHA1 searches find exact copies of files. links use SHA1 searches. SHA1 searches can also be used to find more sources for a download.
★ LimeWire uses SHA-1 and tiger tree hash cryptographic hash functions to ensure that downloaded data is uncompromised. Researchers have identified possible vulnerabilities in the SHA-1 algorithm [2]. All Gnutella clients have this limitation. In practice bogus search results are more problematic. [3]
Versions
Limewire Pro with a special pro-only skin.
Lime Wire LLC, the developer of LimeWire, distributes two versions of the program; a basic version for free, and an enhanced version sold for a fee of US$18.88 (£9.78) that offers faster downloads, though you can download the Pro version of Limewire off of the basic version for free. This is accomplished by facilitating direct connection with up to 10 hosts of an identical searched file at any one time, whereas the free version is limited to a maximum of 8 hosts.[4] Prior to April 2004, the free version of LimeWire was distributed with a bundled program called 'LimeShop' (a variant of TopMoxie), which was considered by computer security experts to be spyware. Among other things, LimeShop monitored online purchases in order to redirect sales commissions to Lime Wire LLC. Uninstallation of LimeWire would not remove LimeShop. With the removal of all bundled software in LimeWire 3.9.4 (released on April 20 2004), these objections were addressed.[5]
Since it is free and open source software, LimeWire has spawned several forks, including LionShare, an experimental software development project at Penn State University, and Acquisition, a Mac OS X–based Gnutella client with a proprietary interface. Researchers at Cornell University developed a reputation management add-in called Credence that allows users to distinguish between "genuine" and "suspect" files before downloading them. An October 12 2005 report states that some of LimeWire's open source contributors have forked the project and called it FrostWire.[6]
LimeWire was the first file sharing program to support firewall-to-firewall file transfers, a feature introduced in version 4.2, which was released in November 2004. LimeWire also now includes BitTorrent support.
Controversy and legal issues
According to a June 28, 2005, report in ''The New York Times'', Lime Wire LLC was considering ceasing distributing LimeWire due to the outcome of ''MGM v. Grokster''.[7] On September 25 2005, it was reported that Lime Wire LLC was working on a version of the program which will refuse to share files that lack valid license information.[8] Neither of these events occurred, and as of this day, it is still possible to download LimeWire and share copyrighted files.
On August 4 2006, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) sued LimeWire, alleging that it was profiting from unauthorized downloads.[9]
On September 25 2006 LimeWire countersued the RIAA for antitrust violations.[10]
On May 12 2006, the BBC reported that "Limewire" and "Lime wire" (properly spelled is 'LimeWire') were among search terms likely to return links to malware from an Internet search engine.[11]
Business model
LimeWire, LLC generates its revenues from the sale of LimeWire Pro. A LimeWire Pro license costs $24.95, and provides the user with a 6 month license. An 1-year "Extended Pro" license is available for $34.95. While commonly mistaken by many users to be a license to the content accessible via LimeWire on the Gnutella network, in fact, it is only a license to the software.
The Pro version differs from the Basic version in 2 respects:
★ It offers personalized technical support.
★ It provides more results and faster downloads by connecting to more sources.
References
★ Advanced Peer-Based Technology Business Models
★ Music Downloads: Pirates- or Customers?
Notes
1. LimeWire search limits.
2. SHA1 Break Rumored
3. Content Pollution and Poisoning
4. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/download.shtml
5. http://www.limewire.com/english/content/features_history.shtml
6. "FrostWire Beta Released", from Slyck.com
7. Tom Zeller. June 28, 2005. "Trying to Tame an Unruly Technology". ''New York Times''. Section C, Column 2, Pg. 1.
8. http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=927
9. http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/08/copy-of-complaint-in-arista-v-lime.html
10. http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/09/lime-wire-sues-riaa-for-antitrust.html and http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/2006/11/limewire-files-amended-counterclaims.html
11. BBC News: Warning on search engine safety
External links
★ LimeWire Official Website
★ LimeWire Official Blogs
★ LimeWire linked to Identity Theft
★ LimeWire Bears Brunt of Identity Theft Concerns
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