Aman Wahal, a music aficionado, has been able to build a library of Pink Floyd videos and songs, ever since he hooked on to Lime Wire.
Against piracy laws
Like Aman, there are millions of music freaks who download their favourite songs, videos, games and books from Lime Wire and the best part is that it comes at no extra cost. Though the piracy law prohibits such downloads, it's a rave, more among the youngsters. "It's fun. I download lots of stuff. Now there is no dearth of music," Aman, in Kamla Nagar says.
These sites guarantees free of cost service to their users, but the music companies are not happy with the website.
"Online piracy has become a menace. According to an estimate, more than half of all the music acquired by customers is unpaid and most of it was downloaded from Lime Wire. The government across the globe have to enact watertight laws to protect the industry. We are fighting tooth and nail to protect copyrights. We have already initiated various legal proceedings," said Neeraj Kalyan, vice president, T-Series.
Blocking wont help
"Most of the uses of these sites are under 30 years' of age. Many of them have never purchased a CD and many may never do so. The industry has to target this particulargroup, as this is the group on which the pirates survive," he adds.
However, some companies are taking a prudent view. "Honestly, I think that shutting down websites will not help. It’s time to actually reflect on creating new revenue models around digital entertainment content. Consumers now have massive computing power and publishing power and they cannot be stopped from distributing content," quips Alok Kejriwal, CEO and founder of Games2Win.
Cheaper sofwares
Bhawana of Aditi Computers, Dial-a-Software Partner of Microsoft says, "Users below 30 usually go for pirated software and share it with other fellow mates. Microsoft is planning to bring cheaper software so that they can curb piracy."
But for the youth Lime Wire is a boon. Kshitiz Singh, 21, a student of IIT Kanpur says, "Morally they are wrong, but the prices of original stuff is so high that one has to resort to illegal P2P (peer to peer) downloads. I hardly care about piracy. I simply need to be updated. In Lime Wire users are vulnerable to virus."
Even Abhimanyu Singh, manager Business Development (North), TravelOrg Holidays feels the same who uses 'Aries'. He said, "The best part of P2P is that one can download various videos as official websites does not allow so. Sound clarity of downloaded song is awesome. I can also share anti-virus software from other users so Aries is a blessing for me."
Against piracy laws
Like Aman, there are millions of music freaks who download their favourite songs, videos, games and books from Lime Wire and the best part is that it comes at no extra cost. Though the piracy law prohibits such downloads, it's a rave, more among the youngsters. "It's fun. I download lots of stuff. Now there is no dearth of music," Aman, in Kamla Nagar says.
These sites guarantees free of cost service to their users, but the music companies are not happy with the website.
"Online piracy has become a menace. According to an estimate, more than half of all the music acquired by customers is unpaid and most of it was downloaded from Lime Wire. The government across the globe have to enact watertight laws to protect the industry. We are fighting tooth and nail to protect copyrights. We have already initiated various legal proceedings," said Neeraj Kalyan, vice president, T-Series.
Blocking wont help
"Most of the uses of these sites are under 30 years' of age. Many of them have never purchased a CD and many may never do so. The industry has to target this particulargroup, as this is the group on which the pirates survive," he adds.
However, some companies are taking a prudent view. "Honestly, I think that shutting down websites will not help. It’s time to actually reflect on creating new revenue models around digital entertainment content. Consumers now have massive computing power and publishing power and they cannot be stopped from distributing content," quips Alok Kejriwal, CEO and founder of Games2Win.
Cheaper sofwares
Bhawana of Aditi Computers, Dial-a-Software Partner of Microsoft says, "Users below 30 usually go for pirated software and share it with other fellow mates. Microsoft is planning to bring cheaper software so that they can curb piracy."
But for the youth Lime Wire is a boon. Kshitiz Singh, 21, a student of IIT Kanpur says, "Morally they are wrong, but the prices of original stuff is so high that one has to resort to illegal P2P (peer to peer) downloads. I hardly care about piracy. I simply need to be updated. In Lime Wire users are vulnerable to virus."
Even Abhimanyu Singh, manager Business Development (North), TravelOrg Holidays feels the same who uses 'Aries'. He said, "The best part of P2P is that one can download various videos as official websites does not allow so. Sound clarity of downloaded song is awesome. I can also share anti-virus software from other users so Aries is a blessing for me."
What is Lime Wire?
Lime Wire is popular software that enables Internet users to swap music, pictures, videos, documents and programs. Lime Wire has become a pain in the neck for many leading entertainment companies as a user can download a pirated version of latest game, software, books, music and movies.
Is it really free?
Lime Wire does not guarantee virus protection. Naturally, anti-virus companies benefit from the site.
Virus, as most of the time, can hit you computer, leaving your system completely damaged.
How to download?
Lime Wire Basic comes for free.
Lime Wire Basic version 4.14.8 can be used on:
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, ME, 2000, XP.
Solaris/Sparc 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Solaris/Intel 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Compaq Tru64
FreeBSD
IRIX
HP-UX 10.20, 11
AIX 4.3.x
Linux Redhat 6.2, 7, 7.1
Linux Caldera
TurboLinux
Mac OS Classic 8.1, 9.X
Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later
Mac OS X Server
LimeWire is written entirely in Java so before installing Lime Wire install Java.
System Requirements: 256 MB RAM and a live connection to the Internet. Lime Wire Advance version of Lime Wire, Lime Wire Pro come for $34.95 for 1 year.
Is it really free?
Lime Wire does not guarantee virus protection. Naturally, anti-virus companies benefit from the site.
You computer can be hit by virus, as most of the time, your system is completely damaged.
Lime Wire is popular software that enables Internet users to swap music, pictures, videos, documents and programs. Lime Wire has become a pain in the neck for many leading entertainment companies as a user can download a pirated version of latest game, software, books, music and movies.
Is it really free?
Lime Wire does not guarantee virus protection. Naturally, anti-virus companies benefit from the site.
Virus, as most of the time, can hit you computer, leaving your system completely damaged.
How to download?
Lime Wire Basic comes for free.
Lime Wire Basic version 4.14.8 can be used on:
Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, ME, 2000, XP.
Solaris/Sparc 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Solaris/Intel 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
Compaq Tru64
FreeBSD
IRIX
HP-UX 10.20, 11
AIX 4.3.x
Linux Redhat 6.2, 7, 7.1
Linux Caldera
TurboLinux
Mac OS Classic 8.1, 9.X
Mac OS X 10.2.6 or later
Mac OS X Server
LimeWire is written entirely in Java so before installing Lime Wire install Java.
System Requirements: 256 MB RAM and a live connection to the Internet. Lime Wire Advance version of Lime Wire, Lime Wire Pro come for $34.95 for 1 year.
Is it really free?
Lime Wire does not guarantee virus protection. Naturally, anti-virus companies benefit from the site.
You computer can be hit by virus, as most of the time, your system is completely damaged.
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