Brilliant Digital - Kazaa

<a href="http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105-873416.html" target="_blank">P2P Network hidden in Kazaa downloads</a>


Anyone else have a problem with this?!?!? :mad:

KaZaA is becoming a pain in the backside. I use Bearshare/Gnotella/Limewire and they all work fine. Bearshare does have spyware included, but at least they give you the option of not installing the spyware when installing the program.

UPDATE: I didn't have any problems until TODAY - I started Bearshare and the search window was obscured by an ad. Then it locked up on me. I promptly uninstalled it and went back to good old Gnotella. No ads, spyware, or other crap. Unfortunately Gnotella.com isn't around anymore, but if you can still download it here: <a href="http://www.gnutelliums.com/download/gnotella.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.gnutelliums.com/download/gnotella.shtml</a>

I read that, then switched to grokster last night........

I guest that I don't have to worry for now. I can not get it to work on my computer.

[quote]Originally posted by Ahcoraj:
<strong>I read that, then switched to grokster last night........</strong><hr></blockquote>

Grokster is just as bad. In fact, eventhough they give you the option to not install spyware, you'll still get lined with spyware (Just run adaware). In addition, there is a seprate component installed (Check in ad/remove programs) titled "Grokster add support".

you can uninstall ll that spy ware stuff and that add network thing.

[quote]Originally posted by Ahcoraj:
<strong>I read that, then switched to grokster last night........</strong><hr></blockquote>

Well, grokster also has alot of spyware

to remove the spyware from kazaa and grokster visit:

<a href="http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html" target="_blank">http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html</a>

[quote]"...We're trying to create a secure network based on end-user relationships." <hr></blockquote>

Not the best method of starting a relationship: Invading ("raping", if you will) private PCs across the Internet. :mad:

Not surprising.

* How I miss the good ole Napster days *

<a href="http://www.audiogalaxy.com" target="_blank">http://www.audiogalaxy.com</a>

[quote]Originally posted by WebHead:
<strong><a href="http://www.audiogalaxy.com" target="_blank">http://www.audiogalaxy.com</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

Yup, use that one frequently. :)

i think it's time for a puropse specific machine, I'm gonna throw together a box that just runs all my sharing apps and not do any surfing on it, then share the dload folder and grab just the songs from my main machine...... But i second the notion of missing the good old napster days......

[quote]Originally posted by Daemon:
<strong>

Well, grokster also has alot of spyware

to remove the spyware from kazaa and grokster visit:

<a href="http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html" target="_blank">http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

This works well, until it updates itself. You then need to remove cydoor and put the fake .dll in again. I have to do this about once per week.

[quote]Originally posted by Daemon:
<strong>

Well, grokster also has alot of spyware

to remove the spyware from kazaa and grokster visit:

<a href="http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html" target="_blank">http://www.project-insomnia.com/grokster.html</a></strong><hr></blockquote>

Thanks for the link Daemon. I love P2P but I can't stand spyware.

You might also try Limewire Pro [seems to be available on Limewire lite ].