How to Replace Limewire
Limewire is a file-sharing program forced to shut down for legal reasons. Although the program itself, Limewire, no longer officially exists, the network it used to allow users to transfer files is still around. Many programs still use the same network,and you can download these programs for free online. There are also various alternatives for downloading files from other users as well, such as using Torrents, which tend to have fast download times.
Instructions
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Download and install Morpheus. Morpheus can use the same Gnutella network as Limewire and it's capable of using Torrent files as well. This program is free to use. You can download podcasts and sync them to iTunes.
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Download and install uTorrent. This program makes use of Torrent technology, which allows many users to all download the same file at once, by making each user download and upload different pieces of the file. The program is free to use, and is quite light, meaning it doesn't drain your systems resources very much.
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Download and install Frostwire. This program uses Gnutella as well as Bit Torrent. It also has chat rooms where you can talk to other members and get help with transferring files. It's compatible with iTunes, open source and free to use.
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Tips & Warnings
It's illegal to download files that violate copyright laws, so use caution when choosing which files to download.