LimeWire 4.8.1

Cougar · #1 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2005

On the main Limewire.com page it says:

"Security Update!! All LimeWire users of versions prior to 4.8 MUST upgrade."

Why must users upgrade? Is there some risk to the network for not doing so? What is the specific security feature that is such a 'must' this time. Is there something in the software from 4.8 that benefits Limewire 'the company' such as stats, or control of some type? Thanks.

- Cougar

sberlin · #2 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2005

http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=697

Cougar · #3 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2005

Thanks for the answer link.

- Cougar

Night-Fire · #4 (**permalink**) April 2nd, 2005

the only reason companies that make updates for software have a reason, the reason are verious and broad but all have the same ending: A better built version then last. If you opt for an older version there are verious ricks around & after a sertain point support is dropped for that version. Therefore its always best to use a more Up-To-Dated Version

Lord of the Rings · #5 (**permalink**) April 11th, 2005

Quote:

Originally posted by Night-Fire
the only reason companies that make updates for software have a reason, the reason are verious and broad but all have the same ending: A better built version then last.

Well as you said they're for many reasons. One of them is to make more money. They have the copyright & release the advances of the technology on it bit by bit to keep people buying it & upgrading. It's called marketing.

Also I suppose you can beware of some M$ updates/upgrades: Click HERE for an example A proggie with lots of junk inside & out lol

N888 · #6 (**permalink**) April 14th, 2005

I wonder if we could run a company like LimeWire without using any money at all?

Sure, they would say they need to eat and stuff, but what if there really was a way to do it?

I say yes, anything is possible. As a matter of fact this is the exact problem I have been working on for some time.

It seems like a company bent on Free Information Sharing will eventually have to figure out a different way than restricting access to a PRO version.

PEACE :-) N888

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sberlin · #7 (**permalink**) April 14th, 2005

Best of luck to you.

theladofsmiles · #8 (**permalink**) April 15th, 2005

I have Limewire 4.26 If I upgrade to 4.81, will I have to pay again?

Lord of the Rings · #9 (**permalink**) April 17th, 2005

theladofsmiles the answer is no if it was purchased less than 6 mths ago. Go to your personal downld page & downld the new version.

theladofsmiles · #10 (**permalink**) April 17th, 2005

Thanks, Lord of the Rings.

View Poll Results: Did you Upgrade to Limewire Version 4.8.x?
Yes, I always get the most upated version.	27	81.82%
Yes, the Security Notice made me update.	5	15.15%
No, I haven't gotten around to it yet.	0	0%
No, I won't upgrade, in spite of the security claim.	1	3.03%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

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