WireShare
| Company type | Open source software |
|---|---|
| Industry | Peer-to-peer file sharing |
| Predecessor | LimeWire Basic, LimeWire Pirate Edition |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Peer-to-peer file sharing client |
| Website | github |
WireShare—initially known as LimeWire Pirate Edition—represents a continuation of the LimeWire application, a client for the gnutella p2p network. This version was derived from LimeWire Basic, providing functionalities comparable to LimeWire Pro but without the inclusion of adware or any backdoor mechanisms. It also removed the integration with the Ask toolbar and eliminated reliance on LimeWire’s servers and external configuration.
The software is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac platforms, and its source code is publicly accessible on GitHub.
LimeWire Pirate Edition
Following the shutdown of LimeWire by the RIAA, an individual known as "Meta Pirate" developed LimeWire Pirate Edition. Lime Wire LLC explicitly stated that it was "not involved in these initiatives" and did not endorse them. In accordance with the Court’s injunction dated October 26, 2010, LimeWire took action to close the Pirate Edition website. The site was subsequently shut down under court order, with Meta Pirate choosing not to challenge the decision.
The open source project originally launched as LimeWire Pirate Edition later transitioned into WireShare, with the goal of sustaining the Gnutella network and continuing the original mission. This software remains active to this day.
See also
- FrostWire, a former Gnutella client and a fork of LimeWire established in 2004 that removed adware and backdoors.