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anyone know anything about Limewire?
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28. February 2005 @ 14:25 |
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The only (If you wanna call it this) adware/malware/spyware is a pop up add asking to go pro with Limewire and thats it. I do sweeps of my computer every other day I have never got bundled ware atached with Limewire or any other hidden crap. But it's you choice.
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sarahvita
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1. March 2005 @ 10:47 |
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i would like some of these "cleaning agents" anyway.. I have a mac though and its always harder to find mac stuff to download.. for free.. i dont think that spybot is compatible with my mac . any suggestions?
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1. March 2005 @ 11:16 |
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Type spyware programs for mac into google and im sure you'll find what your looking for.
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Jeanc1
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1. March 2005 @ 11:42 |
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@sarahvita
We use MacScan 1.0b8 -- it's available here :-
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10267
But lately -- ((last 6 months)) It has not been updated ! -- Reason is -- Spyware , Malware writers are not interested in the Mac O/S and there are no bots written to attack the platform.
After all, do you really think you need that !
Good Luck !
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-LoNeR-
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2. March 2005 @ 02:38 |
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i hope ppl that are using the free version of limewire know that its choc full of spyware, most of those shitty p2p apps are.
in answer to the original question....no sarahvita dont buy it...the end
lol, look at him, "the end" like he is the most knowledgable and he is closing the subject, oh thank you sooo much mister mick.
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spyware is a resource hog(slows down computer performance), spyware can send information back to the creators servers about your surfing habits and cause lots of popups at random intervals to...well...popup(while hijacking your browser as well)(commonly known as ad-ware), other types of spyware can log passwords, steal personal information ect ect. the first 2 kinds of spyware that i mentioned are usually bundled with p2p apps or shareware programs while the latter is only usually installed on your comp via malicious code or trojans.
hmmmm ive never seen a type of spyware that takes your passwords.... i always thought that was a trojan... hmm or a keylogger - never met a piece of spyware that steals passwords, have you?
hey, azureus works on mac osx
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php
azureus is one of the best clients ever.
and just to conclude my previous point, i got ahold of limewire pro just to try it out, no spyware - but if something (a file) had only one host, it wouldn't download, just like kazaa eeuughh
although, one thing i have to give it its due's on - it was ok for finding some old music that a mate was after, not great. but ok.
Also, about the spyware sarahvita - here is a nice page: http://www.unwantedlinks.com/macsupport.htm
edit:typo
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Mick69
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2. March 2005 @ 05:55 |
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lol, look at him, "the end" like he is the most knowledgable and he is closing the subject
dunno why you got your panties in a twist loner boy?!?!...'the end' as in thats all 'I' (notice the 'I' there) have to say on the topic...didnt mean 'the end' as in closing the subject. maybe if you'd lay off the crack for a little bit you'd see no one is trying to start an arguement in here except you m8....(and seeing how you like it so much) the end.
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hmmmm ive never seen a type of spyware that takes your passwords.... i always thought that was a trojan... hmm or a keylogger
i was being very general with the term "spyware" in my definition, but a keylogger is still classed as spyware, any type of program that monitors a users session on a computer in any way is in fact 'spyware' in the general term. the type of spyware your talking about is created by market research groups to find out your surfing habits, create popups, changes default home page ect ect(which is the most common form of spyware)...it was a very broad quesion, so i gave a very broad answer...savvy loner?
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never met a piece of spyware
lol...quote of the year
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oh thank you sooo much mister mick.
anytime smartass :)
i used to hate going to weddings, all the old dears would poke me and say "your next", they stopped saying it after i did it to them at funerals -Chopper Reid-
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2. March 2005 @ 08:16 |
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@ badstar1, LoNeR and Mick69
AD isn't the place for playground squabbles so the three of you need to knock it off. It takes two to tango so whoever's capable of being an adult should do so.
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Toiletman
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3. March 2005 @ 11:26 |
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There seems to be more beef than I could eat around here... things sure have changed. I'm all friendly though! =D
Anyway... I use LimeWire Pro and it's been great for me, speeds are excellent. Thing is, I'm looking for alternatives, such as Ares. In fact, I'm giving Ares a try tonight.
Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't.
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sarahvita
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3. March 2005 @ 12:15 |
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@toiletman...hehee
Ares?.. I am finnaly just figuring out bt's.. whats ares? probably a PC only thing... dang this mac sometimes...i love it but ..man.all the free things that it wont allow.. or things that arent written for it. boo
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Jeanc1
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3. March 2005 @ 12:53 |
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@sarahvita
Ares is strickly made for PC users and is a P2P program where you can share files over the web.
If you are looking for a P2P program for Mac O/S , Neo Modus -- DC++ has a version that will work on a Mac.
There are also Gnutella , Edonkey, OpenFT, and Bit Torrent; all P2p programs that are made for Mac O/S
have a look here:-
http://www.mac-p2p.com/
http://www.pure-mac.com/p2p.html#azureus
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-LoNeR-
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8. March 2005 @ 23:32 |
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@ mick
no - a keylogger is not classed as a piece of spyware, learn your definitions, but whatever - i can't ne arsed anymore.
as Nephilim said - this is a forum for adults, lets just give it up and go home, k.
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bballcj33
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9. March 2005 @ 12:06 |
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is limewire safe to use? Can the government track your i.p. through this program?
stay strong
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slew0408
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9. March 2005 @ 12:26 |
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i have been using limewire for some time now, and it really doesnt give me too much problems, i think its pretty safe i prefer using shareaza for the bulk of my downloads.........just thought i'd put my little two cents in.
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10. March 2005 @ 05:39 |
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Hey peeps,
Just wanted to drop in and give a point.
1. Limewire is free, yes we all know this, and you can get Limewire pro off Limewire basic. Not only that, but you can get Bearshare, Shareaza, and so forth from them, and vice versa.
2. Depending on your internet connection, when I use Limewire, I, about 60% of the time, get Turbocharged downloads, so you don't necessarily need Limewire Pro.
3. Limewire doesn't have any spyware or adware on it, if it does, obviously I must have the perfect copy because I haven't seen ANYTHING happened to my computer, no loss of productivity, odd behavior.....nothing. If anything, the spyware came from another source, but then again, everyones computer and internet habits are different.
4. Buying P2P apps, is kinda of a waste of money, because you can get them free, and if you DO pay you are either getting scammed, getting spyware/adware infected versions, or are not using your own "resources" to get the program for free, i.e.using free p2p programs to get others
5. Limewire is safe to use, as a matter of fact most p2p apps are safe to use. You just have to know how to navigate, in which I am saying that you will have to using basic rules for downloading. I once got busted for copyright infringement because someone uploaded a movie from me. I would say this, if you are going to be doing that, just download them and after they are done, put them in a folder that you are not going to share (simple enough, right) well, wrong, in a way. If you use DC++ you might not be able to get to the good stuff you want, because you are not sharing anything. But I would say if you have an isp that scans your ports, this is the easiest thing to do.
Side note: the government is not going to scan your computer randomly, that is the job of the isp's but mostly, they are scanning the ports on your computer, but there are ways around that. Also, you should take in to account that if you are using alot of bandwidth that will definately let isp's (at least mine) that you are downloading something you shouldn't be....just be reasonable when you download.
Now, I want to stress that these things that I wrote AREN'T for everyone. Everyone has different surfing habits, different programs that they use, AND have different computer setups. I can't tell you how much it is irritating that people say that this program sucks and this is the best program. Well, people, maybe to those of YOU who have a particular setup on your computer. Now if all the computers were the same with the same software, I would agree. But until then, let it be known that that is YOUR opinion.
I hope this helps anyone who is looking for some good information, but the best information is word of mouth from many different sources, also, it would help to do some research in what you are looking to use and what you want it to do with what you use.
Happy Downloading!!!!
"From now on we are poison to you Spider-man...Thats why we call ourselves... VENOM"
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10. March 2005 @ 12:15 |
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I'll say two things about limewire:
1. It's the hottest p2p right now with plenty of
peers to connect to
2. If you're running it on a slower machine you'll
develop a distaste for it much like Kazaa
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sarahvita
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10. March 2005 @ 13:01 |
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i am just running a slow connection.. dial up. ahhhhhhhhhh.. thats why its slow for us.. it is really good but i can never find underground or harder to find music on these...soon i will have cable speed
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-LoNeR-
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10. March 2005 @ 14:47 |
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3. Limewire doesn't have any spyware or adware on it, if it does, obviously I must have the perfect copy because I haven't seen ANYTHING happened to my computer, no loss of productivity, odd behavior.....nothing. If anything, the spyware came from another source, but then again, everyones computer and internet habits are different.
yes it is full of spyware you goit
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Mick69
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11. March 2005 @ 11:41 |
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i used to hate going to weddings, all the old dears would poke me and say "your next", they stopped saying it after i did it to them at funerals -Chopper Reid-
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11. March 2005 @ 12:28 |
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yeah its been fun having this argument
I think Ill keep it going. Have you downloaded Limewire? or are you just a reader and have any clue about limewire? almost everyone one that has used limewire can say that it is not bundled with spyware/adware/malware or anyother thing that screws your computer.
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BTW it looks as though the newest copy of limewire that was just released is 100% free of any spyware/adware...well at least they think so
the older version's were also spyware/adware free. So where is your proof that Limewire comes with spyware/adware?
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-LoNeR-
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11. March 2005 @ 12:49 |
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learn your definitions
just outa curiousity - who did you quote that from?
but look dude, seriously I tried to stop this but i just guess you are too immature to - will a mod plz do the honours? im sicka this.
and just so you know - ive installed it personally & it did have spyware in it - even the pro version has some shit in it! so test the godamn programs before just reading someone elses report, damn n00b.
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11. March 2005 @ 14:40 |
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ive installed it personally & it did have spyware in it - even the pro version has some shit in it
Not bundled in the program like kazaa
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11. March 2005 @ 15:08 |
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I use Azureus.(Bittorent Client)
It is easy to Understand and Configure.
And its Always FREE!
But to each own,
Thats just what I use.
Play Nice Now! :)
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-LoNeR-
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11. March 2005 @ 15:20 |
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dude.
i use Azureus for torrents and ares lite edition for mp3's - i also use IRC.
this is not a debate on peoples personal favorites or their knowledge of programs - its simply a debate on limewire.
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Not bundled in the program like kazaa
yes, yes it was bundled with it.
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11. March 2005 @ 15:42 |
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ok ... that's enough.
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