p2pnet - rss feed: LimeWire spam filtering
p2p news / p2pnet: “Although file hashing has been instrumental in the development of P2P networking, Limewire hopes its latest efforts are just as ground breaking,” says Slyck. “A result of the initial efforts of a Frostwire developer, Limewire has brought spam filtering to their latest public release.”
LimeWire was significantly affected by the Grokster decision and soon afterwards came news of a LimeWire DRM (Digital Restriction Management) filter.
FrostWire, run by LimeWire/Gnutella aficianados, came into being as, “an absolutely free Gnutella P2P application” without any form of DRM, and remains thus.
LimeWire basic is also free. The Pro version costs $19.00.
The company’s anti-spam project, which began public beta testing under version 4.9.38 (12/13/05), “appears effective and public reception on Limewire’s forums seem favorable,” says Slyck.
And probably more important, “This release does not contain the anticipated DRM-filter.”
Will an anti-spam filter be enough to bring LimeWire back with DRM continuing to lurk in the background?
Meanwhile, what of Frostwire? It anticipates a matching release by Christmas, adds the story.
Also See:
Slyck - Limewire Enhances Security, December 21, 2005
significantly affected - Is LimeWire closing down?, July 27, 2005
December 21st, 2005 at 4:23 pm
Have you people completely lost touch with reality?
December 21st, 2005 at 4:56 pm
LW never disappeared from the business, you might want to correct that ASAP Jon. It stays low profile since the judgement, but it’s still alive and kicking.
December 21st, 2005 at 5:25 pm
You’re right. That was too strong. Thanks.
Cheers!
December 22nd, 2005 at 1:15 pm
December 22nd, 2005 at 1:15 pm
December 26th, 2005 at 4:19 pm
my comment is not specifically about the spam filter.. it is about downloading free music in general. I feel that it is understandable if someone is downloading and burning to sell for personal gain but it is not feasible that the music industry should be allowed to charge “normal” individuals who download for personal enjoyment. if it is a free site and there is a problem with p2p then the charges should be against the sites…not the individuals.. i am only accessing what is available.. not hacking into music industry and “stealing” music.
October 2nd, 2007 at 2:48 am
Well LimeWire as one of the important and famous download managers must have strong Spam Filters installed, but at the time i think that Spam Filtering may reduce the number of spams for a short while but you cant say that it is an ultimate solution to Spamming. The reason is that the Spammers are aware of these filtering techniques . There are many websites available that are providing the information on Anti-Spamming Solutions but most of this information is either irrelevant or not useful. I have recently visited a website that I would like to suggest for all
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