• LimeWire is a free, Java Platform file-sharing client on which users download songs, movies and other types of media directly from other users' computers. On August 14, 2007, the company announced that it will introduce a digital music store. As of May 31, 2008, Limewire has processed more than 147 million downloads.

• 1. OS: Cross-platform
  2. Launched: 2000
  3. Based on: Java
  4. 2006: The RIAA sued LimeWire
  5. Uses the Gnutella network to locate files
  6. Available in 23 languages

• Copyright Issues

  Like all peer-to-peer file sharing networks, LimeWire can be used to share copyrighted material. In 2006, the RIAA filed a lawsuit against LimeWire. They sought damages of $150,000 per occurrence of each illegally traded file.

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