CNET Editors' review
FrostWire is a fork of the LimeWire source code, and as such, it functions exactly the same. When you search for a file using FrostWire, you get results from LimeWire, and vice versa.
However, the user experience differs in two ways. One is that the code is actually based on LimeWire Pro, the paid version of the popular P2P client, so users don't have to worry about simultaneous download restrictions, and they won't get bombarded by ads. Also, befitting the name, the interface has changed from green to blue and has been slightly improved. Tabs have rounded corners, and there are two additions, as well. Connections monitors your outgoing and incoming connections by host name, but also provides bandwidth information, the vendor and version being used, and more. There's also a built-in community chat.
When we tested it, the built-in media player in FrostWire didn't work with MP3s or MPGs, although those files worked fine in LimeWire and elsewhere. The app also comes bundled with the ASK toolbar, but you can opt out of that during the installation process. While some people have experienced faster download times with FrostWire compared with its parent, others have not. FrostWire and LimeWire are practically indistinguishable, although the lack of ads is a big plus.
Publisher's Description
From FrostWire:
FrostWire is a fork of the very popular LimeWire PRO Gnutella/Bittorrent client. The purpose of FrostWire is to keep and maintain the freedoms that LimeWire LLC may be forced to withdraw. Share any type of file on Gnutella and the Bittorrent network.
Version 4.17 improves Bittorrent and Magnet links support.
What's new in this version: Version 4.17 iproves Bittorrent and Magnet links support.
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All versions:
3.5 starsout of 1,720 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 284 votes
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"Faster w/ no trouble"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
Haven't had any trouble since my original download / installation several months ago.
Cons
Could use better a skin feature. Current one is kind of dull.
Summary
No problems downloading music, no trouble with firewall and everything else has worked just fine. Fast and dependable with music downloads
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Version: FrostWire 4.17
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"this is my firsttime"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
not sure this is my first
Cons
not sure this is my first
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"I truly love it."
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
It is easy to use and can find anything.
Cons
I can't think of any negatives.
Summary
It is a great product I can't believe it is free. If you have any teenagers at home with ipods this is a must! They can hand me a list of songs(any language) and I can put them on their ipods that day!
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"4SUMREASON'T BE ABLETOGO DIRECTTOUSINGALOTOFADS POP-UPS"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
STILL TRYING TOO FIGURE OUT TO MAXIAMIZE THE SITE
Cons
STILL LEARNING THE PROGRAM [HELP]
Summary
I NEED HELP W/ THIS PROGRAM
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"Easy to use. Just like limewire."
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
I did not use to down load yet but it seem easy to use..
Cons
I will found out later.
Summary
I will tell you later after I use it.
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"its ok rather limewire"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
doesnt take long for connection to kik in
Cons
takes a bit to kik in as in looking for songs
Summary
its ok
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"does not work with "Chrome" browser"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
Easy looking interface
Cons
not versatile enough.
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"I think it is great ,cool and nice !"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
I like this product because it is nice to play and a lot of songs .
Cons
I do not like this product because it is too heavy.
Summary
I think the product is too heavy and I cannot hold it in one hand.
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"Great Stuff"
Version: FrostWire 4.17
Pros
Very easy to use. Have not had any problems.
Cons
Not had enough time to really find faults
Summary
SO far so good.
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