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Downloads:
19,252,459
- Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
- Additional Requirements:
Java Runtime Environment 1.6
- Limitations:
No limitations
- Date Added:
November 24, 2008
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Publisher's description of FrostWire 4.17.2
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 4.17.2 improves installer size, saves considerable bandwidth, and integrates better with Bittorrent and Magnet links.
CNET Editor's Note:
Editor's Note: FrostWire is bundled with Ask.com toolbar. Installation of these component is optional.
Editor's review of FrostWire 4.17.2
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- "Frosty yet hot"
- Reviewed on: December 10, 2008
- Version reviewed: FrostWire 4.17.2
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.
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User reviews of FrostWire 4.17.2
- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1221 votes
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Version: FrostWire 4.17.2
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Summary: it sucks
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Version: FrostWire 4.17.2
"Just like Limewire Turbo: very good."
Pros: I already knew how to use it, it was like the real Limewire
Cons: It does not work well with a weak connection
Summary: I am not a very good tester of file sharing software; as I do not have electricity; so I can not leave the computer on at night; therefore I find hard to restart a download the following morning.
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Version: FrostWire 4.17.2
"Great!It's fast and easy to use."
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons: Too long to download.
Summary: For a change!
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Version: FrostWire 4.17.2
Pros: So far everything seems very simple and straight forward to use.
Cons: Haven't found any problems yet
Summary: The Best to date
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Version: FrostWire 4.17.2
Pros: Quick to download files.
Cons: fair share of bad files like most other P2p sites. Sometimes hard to find music a little further away from mainstream, but have managed to find some treasures.still a few children posting useless files but hey whatever amuses you
Summary: Woulkd recommend as another source for free music. Advise you to check files before opening or adding to your personal library. mark every bad files encountered as JUNK so that soon others won't waste their time downloading only to end up having to... read more >>
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