computer stops downloads when closed, how to continue?

[dabills80]

When downloading stuff using Limewire, and I close my mbp, it goes to sleep and the downloading freezes. Is there a way I can keep my mbp closed and keep downloading?

 

[Jolly Jimmy]

Check out InsomniaX.

http://semaja2.net/insomniaxinfo/

Should do the trick.

 

[GGJstudios]

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