LimeWire is a software package which enables individuals to search for and share computer files with anyone on the internet.

LimeWire is compatible with the Gnutella file-sharing protocol and can connect with anyone else running Gnutella-compatible software.

At startup, the LimeWire program will connect, via the internet, to the LimeWire Gateway, a specialized intelligent Gnutella router, at startup to maximize the user s viewable network space.LimeWire is a tool that allows you to share files over the internet.

Here are some key features of LimeWire Basic :

-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.
-Universal Plug N Play.
UPnP support allows LimeWire to find more search results and have faster downloads.
-iTunes Integration.
Windows 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 the artists, albums and other information that fully describes files.
-Proxy support.
Users can now use web proxies to route their downloads to protect their identity.