fuBar. Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I am using Ares at the moment and it works great, however, I want to try someting new. Limewire is stating "Faster than Ever and No Bundled Software No Spyware, No Adware, No Trojan Horse, Just Pure File Sharing" Is this true or pure bullcrap? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Veedems Veteran Posted September 3, 2005 Veteran Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's true that they have no malware, yes. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fragmaster Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Certainly is true, but I have found the Limewire network, has a LOT of malware and the like shared. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mutex Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's true. The full version of Ares, at least according to Spybot, does come with adware. But you can always download the Lite version that does not included the added software...or just uncheck them when installing the full version. As far as which I like better, I have to go with Limewire...mainly because I haven't been able to connect with Ares for the longest time! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fragmaster Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's true.The full version of Ares, at least according to Spybot, does come with adware. But you can always download the Lite version that does not included the added software...or just uncheck them when installing the full version. As far as which I like better, I have to go with Limewire...mainly because I haven't been able to connect with Ares for the longest time! 586475178[/snapback] Hmm I had that problem, and I reinstalled the software and it worked ok, I think maybe the version I had was out of date but I can't be definate. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stezo2k Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 if it works dont fix it, ares is a great app and its much harder to find fake files on that i'd use that over limewire Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 leesmithg Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Well I don't condone file sharing, though if I want to legally share files I have created or others have done, then 'Cabos' is lightweight super fast and rocks. It's currently at 0.50 try it, you have nothing to lose. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475246 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Swashbuckler Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Well I don't condone file sharing, though if I want to legally share files I have created or others have done, then 'Cabos' is lightweight super fast and rocks.It's currently at 0.50 try it, you have nothing to lose. 586475246[/snapback] Uses the same network as Limewire (Gnutella) so you will get the same results and I would reccomend if you find Limewire abit hard going on your computer. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fuBar. Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 (edited) Thanks for the feed back, yes I know Ares does contain a spyware applicant. However, I think Ares does not include the spyware bundle anymore. Edited September 3, 2005 by foobar. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 thecableguy Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 I think Limewire has more users and faster than Ares Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 fuBar. Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 I think Limewire has more users and faster than Ares 586475598[/snapback] The downside to Limewire is the potential variants that lurk into files. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586475603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dark Reaper Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Guys, if you download Ares, download from the forums. They don't update the main page but they update in the forums. Last time I checked, they removed spyware from Ares. You can still download Ares Lite if you don't want the extra features. And yeah, Cabos is the best. Lite, fast and does everything Limewire can do. I personally use Cabos because Ares went bonkers on my computer and couldn't connect. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586476039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE BAT Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Limewire is better Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586476409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 J=n=o Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) I have Ares and it dont has any spyware, maybe it had, but now it doesn't I find it fast to search and it has a lot of users Edit okay, i've seen limewire and see that its good too, and maybe I may change to it. do you recommend me changing from ares to limewire?? why is it "better" Edited September 4, 2005 by J=n=o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586476428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rawr Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Limewire also has spyware bundled into it (WebP2P). Torrents > Limewire + Ares :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/367476-limewire-vs-ares/#findComment-586476554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fuBar.
I am using Ares at the moment and it works great, however, I want to try someting new.
Limewire is stating "Faster than Ever and No Bundled Software
No Spyware, No Adware, No Trojan Horse, Just Pure File Sharing"
Is this true or pure bullcrap?
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