LimeWire is a software package which
enables individuals to search for
and share computer files with anyone
on the internet.

LimeWire is compatible with the
Gnutella file-sharing protocol and
can connect with anyone else running
Gnutella-compatible software.

At startup the LimeWire program
will connect via the internet to
the LimeWire Gateway a specialized
intelligent Gnutella router at
startup to maximize the users
viewable network space.LimeWire is a
tool that allows you to share files
over the internet.

Further the most recent version of
Lime Wire enables Group
functionality so that users can
connect to other people interested
in sharing the same kinds of files
that they are.