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Do you have idea when will be Limewire (for music DL) be back?

#1 scOObie_dOObie

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 12:53 AM

Do you have any idea guyz?

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:05 PM

it probably wont be. The reason it was shut down was because to many people were using it to pirate music. I know it was only a torrent program, but it was heavily used for pirating hence it got shut down. On top of that, it was a system hog, a really lousily written piece of software if you ask me, bittorrent is much better.

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 07:23 PM

There are many other websites for music downloads in the net they are more safe and concise. Never liked Limewire nor Frostwire... just sayin' :thumbup2:

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Posted 21 February 2012 - 10:19 PM

I see, Limewire was such a big help for me, since I can download the music especialy way back in 60's.
Thank for the idea's gutz.

@Galyn: Can I download music or videos at Frostwire?

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Posted 25 February 2012 - 11:23 PM

Peer 2 peer programs like Limewire are very risky: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitol_v._Thomas
Torrents are risky too but usually people get letters from their ISP that Pixar or somesuch has complained that you are downloading their material.

With the big Megaupload bust, the world of file sharing is changing drastically. I don't know of any legal uses for Limewire but if I were into downloading illegally, P2P would be my last choice.

Looks like the new trend is going to be sites with private servers that may or may not charge minimal fees.

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Posted 01 March 2012 - 10:23 AM

May I know what are safe sites where you can download free music?

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Posted 01 March 2012 - 08:55 PM

there arent really any-99% of all music online is copyrighted, if your downloading it free, then there is a 99% chance its pirated, and in my experience anywhere from 75% to 90% of all pirated music comes with malware. Your better off paying the .99 cents a song.

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Posted 01 March 2012 - 10:18 PM

I agree with you the_patriot11. If you're looking for a quality product, you should expect for a corresponding amount for it. @ babalu sobral, there's no such thing as free lunch, you have to pay the price

. A certain site won't offer a free download if they won't get any benefits on it.

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#9 babalu sobral

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 03:31 AM

ahhhh ookkkayyy....i just found youtube-converter and it is free...free lunch for me hehehe..kudos!

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:37 AM

I will add that I, personally, like some "oddball" genres -- my wife calls it noise -- and there are plenty of Netlabels that allow free and legal downloading of music, usually under a Creative Commons license. Sites like Kahvi Collective, Jamendo, and Earth Mantra are safe and well-run.

But you have to like the music. :wink:

This post has been edited by Capn Easy: 02 March 2012 - 05:37 AM

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 08:02 AM

good to know..free lunch for ya too! :hysterical:

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 05:57 PM

Capn Easy, on 02 March 2012 - 05:37 AM, said:

But you have to like the music. :wink:

:lmao:It's like marrying someone you don't love. Well, at least you got the site for fee download and thanks for that.

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 06:05 PM

scOObie_dOObie, on 21 February 2012 - 10:19 PM, said:

I see, Limewire was such a big help for me, since I can download the music especialy way back in 60's.
Thank for the idea's gutz.

@Galyn: Can I download music or videos at Frostwire?

I think frost wire is not available anymore, you can download music at Bittorent.

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#14 scOObie_dOObie

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Posted 02 March 2012 - 06:07 PM

Marvz, on 02 March 2012 - 06:05 PM, said:

scOObie_dOObie, on 21 February 2012 - 10:19 PM, said:

I see, Limewire was such a big help for me, since I can download the music especialy way back in 60's.
Thank for the idea's gutz.

@Galyn: Can I download music or videos at Frostwire?

I think frost wire is not available anymore, you can download music at Bittorent.

Bittorent is quite good for music downloads. but I will try 4shared first.