LimeWire 4.18.8 is a free and open source Gnutella peer-to-peer network client released under the GNU General Public License, which allows users to share files using the Gnutella peer-to-peer protocol and also supports firewall-to-firewall file transfers.Since 60% of users are currently fire walled, this feature greatly increases the amount of content on the network.

Described as “fast, easy-to-use file sharing program that contains no spyware, adware or other bundled software”,free limewire  enables users to download and share various types of computer files, including pictures, movies, games, and text documents.It is said to be compatible with Window, Mac and Linux.The most recent version of Lime Wire enables Group functionality, which enables users to connect to other people interested in sharing the same kinds of files.

Limewire software enables faster downloads and more search results with its Universal Plug ‘N Play (UPnP) support, while “What’s New?” feature enables users to browse the network for the most recent content additions. limewire 4.18  also enables downloads from multiple hosts and recognizes OGGs and MP3s licensed under a Creative Commons License.The system requirements of Limewire 4.18.8 include – Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98 for 32-Bit versions, while Windows Vista x64 and Windows XP x64is compatible with 64-Bit versions.Windows and Mac users can now take advantage of LimeWire’s iTunes integration.

LimeWire 4.18.8 features:

• Using new “UDP Host Caches”, LimeWire starts up and connects faster
• UPnP support allows LimeWire to find more search results and have faster downloads
• LimeWire now recognizes OGGs and MP3s licensed under a Creative Commons License
• Encode music into a number of different audio formats only uses one port for all the torrents
• Users can now use web proxies to route their downloads to protect their identity
• Fastest P2P downloads on the planet
• No spyware, adware, or bundled software Built-in media player
• Downloads from multiple hosts
• Window, Mac and Linux compatible.

System requirements:
256 MB RAM and a live connection to the internet
32-Bit versions
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows Me
Windows 2000
Windows 98

64-Bit Versions
Windows Vista x64
Windows XP x64