markblair
03-31-2002, 10:24 PM
Does anyone have any comments regarding LimeWire (http://www.limewire.com)? I've been contemplating downloading their software but I've read that the "free" version installs other programs. Some have stated on CNET that the extra programs are even installed if you choose the option not to install them. They also have an option to purchase the Pro version without the added software but again, is it worth it?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
JustinK
03-31-2002, 10:27 PM
I haven't noticed anything extra being installed when I told it not to other than a wad of desktop icons for other things. It does have popups while you're using it. The new interface is nice, but it can be a resource hog.
nelix
03-31-2002, 10:28 PM
if u install any peer2peer program u should run Ad-Aware which will kill all those nasty spy ware apps for u:)
markblair
03-31-2002, 10:32 PM
I've used AdAware and love it. It is scary to see what is installed though but at least it allows you to remove them, quickly.
Has anyone tried the LimeWire Pro version for $8.50? They state that none of the "extras" are installed and the banner ads are gone. I assume they wouldn't lie but is that the truth?
Thanks again for the feedback.
Rewdog
03-31-2002, 10:34 PM
http://www.gnOtella.com rocks your socks.
As long as you do some special little tweaks, its awsome. Absolutely no ads, and runs off the same servers as limewire, bearshare, gnucleus ect. I love it. If you have trouble, i'll tell you how to tweak it.
huckbarry
03-31-2002, 10:35 PM
There is also Morpheus which is pretty good but i think it has spyware. :cartman:
nelix
03-31-2002, 10:37 PM
I use Morpheus PE :) although its not the best and has bannerads
markblair
03-31-2002, 10:39 PM
Originally posted by Rewdog
http://www.gnOtella.com rocks your socks.
Did you mean gnutella? I found them at gnutella.com.
I've also tried WinMX (it's alright but slow in my opinion) and heard that Morpheus just revamped their design and a ton of people aren't too happy with it. I've never used that program, however.
huckbarry
03-31-2002, 10:43 PM
Originally posted by markblair
Did you mean gnutella? I found them at gnutella.com.
I've also tried WinMX (it's alright but slow in my opinion) and heard that Morpheus just revamped their design and a ton of people aren't too happy with it. I've never used that program, however.
I think they stole another file sharing program's cose or sotmhing.
Rewdog
03-31-2002, 10:54 PM
no, meant gnotella, but their site is down :( .
bearshare is good as well, www.bearshare.com
markblair
03-31-2002, 11:41 PM
Great... Thanks. Updating the bookmarks as we speak. :)
viGeek
04-01-2002, 02:08 AM
http://www.freeplace.net/music.php
Thats a list of about 20 peer-2-peer file sharing applications, all are rated by us and other people.
