First Look: FrostWire

Posted by Seth Rosenblatt

If you're looking for something like LimeWire's genetically enhanced clone, look no further than FrostWire.

Featuring an ice-blue interface and all the features of LimeWire Pro, FrostWire should warm you up with fewer download restrictions and a connection-monitoring tab. Editor Seth Rosenblatt will show you what's hot and what's not in this First Look video.

Topics:: Windows Software,; File Sharing

Tags:: First Look,; freeware,; FrostWire,; LimeWire,; P2P,; peer-to-peer

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by TheRocketReport.com May 9, 2008 9:07 PM PDT: This is the answer to the pay services...Frostwire is a cleaner version of Limewire. Less junk strewed about your PC like it's big brother Limewire...think STUB INSTALLER...etc. This program uses the same network, same speeds, same (if not more) security with ultrapeer shielding...try it, it's awesome!; Reply to this comment View all 2 replies
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by spy_1 May 10, 2008 5:23 AM PDT: a cleaner version of limewire ? i dont think so lmao , both limewire and frostwire are the same thing stop conning people , tell them the truth , frostwire is limewire with a different skin , i would never have this crap on my PC , dont do it , you'll be sorry .; Reply to this comment View all 2 replies
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by TheRocketReport.com May 10, 2008 6:40 AM PDT: Properly configured it's one of the safest P2P clients out there. In options set it to NOT AUTOSTART when you start your pc...then set the default shutdown behavior from MINIMIZE TO TRAY to SHUTDOWN IMMEDIATELY ...next uncheck any folders that you don't want to SHARE...then set the junk slider to STRICT and DON"T DISPLAY JUNK...next set your firewall's rules for frostwire to only allow in/out udp or tcp traffic on the port that your frostwire defaults to (found in the settings)...that is how you safely use limewire/frostwire...now you know!; Reply to this comment


by TheRocketReport.com May 10, 2008 6:44 AM PDT: Also, download from the higher number of users...make sure there is a NORMAL bandwidth displayed and scan with your a/v and/or spyware app before you play the song/video.

DON'T BE SCARED!; Reply to this comment


by spy_1 May 11, 2008 5:17 AM PDT: wow all that and i'm going to be safe online eh .. ? NOTTTT, limewire / frostwire all you'll get from limewire / frostwire is adware trojan's Virus's oh and of course if you choose to "share" other people can see into your PC IE all your documents files pics everything, dont listen to Rocket who is only here to shout lmao, listen to me , limewire is soooo not safe to use .; Reply to this comment


by adkiller2k7 May 11, 2008 1:12 PM PDT: Nobody can see anything on your computer, UNLESS you tell it specifically what to share, such as a downloads folder on your desktop.
Also, LimeWire is safer than FrostWire because FrostWire hacks MSN, Yahoo and AIM, and LimeWire does only what you tell it to, i did a test using COMODO Firewall, Defence+ in the new V3 of COMODO Firewall detected FrostWire modifying the memory of my IM Programs(MSN, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ), when i tried LimeWire, i only got the basic P2P warnings such as connecting to internet and creating new files i downloaded.
If you are that scared of getting a virus, then maybe you should just not use P2P at all; Reply to this comment


by GoldenSonic3000 May 11, 2008 5:00 PM PDT: @spy_1: They aren't conning anyone, dumbass. The entire idea behind this was to show people that Frostwire is Limewire Pro, but free. Seriously, think about what you say before you say it. You make yourself look pretty stupid otherwise.; Reply to this comment


by TheRocketReport.com May 11, 2008 6:41 PM PDT: You know not what you speak spy_1...don't be scared!; Reply to this comment


by 0zSpit May 12, 2008 11:57 AM PDT: put this with the list of garbage programs to never put on your computer. tied for first is aol & norton, second place would be stardock & any free security, a close third would be limewire/frostwire...; Reply to this comment