Is there A Kazaa For Linux (would anyone write one)?

[tecker]

Hello Linux Community,
The big question of the day is "Where is the Kazaa for linux?" Zeropaid says there is one but i dont seem to know where to look. If there isn't one would some one write us, the linux lovers, a program. that would rock. Just wanted to put that out there. - tecker.

[smash]

that's not going to happen. kazaa is encrypted and as soon as someone decrypts it, they change it. who cares anyways, kazaa is going down the same path as napster.

[tecker]

Okay the problem is that mabye some one wouldn't hack but convince Sharman Networks to make one for linux. Sorta like Audiogalexy and eDonkey2000 where they have the command line clients for Mac and Linux/*BSD. Do you think there is a way to petition them to create one. Then others can write GUI as they see fit. Just let me know what you think.

[tecker]

Kazaa just might work with Wine. The installer worked with code-weavers wine [wine.codeweavers.com]. The problem is that it requires IE to run so it crashes. Everytime. The problem may lie in the fact that i am trying to run a PseudoWindows (the "windows" that comes with wine). If you could point linux to a windows partition then i believe you would be home free, or if you could copy all of the files like the documentation says. Just a little food for thought.

[wiggum]

Originally posted by tecker
Hello Linux Community,
The big question of the day is "Where is the Kazaa for linux?" Zeropaid says there is one but i dont seem to know where to look.


There used to be one. There no longer is.

Originally posted by smashtheqube


who cares anyways, kazaa is going down the same path as napster

It is a long way off from dying like Napster. If it ever does ...

Originally posted by tecker


but convince Sharman Networks to make one for linux

It is my understanding the Sharman Networks does no programming what so ever. I understand it is all done by Bailtrose Ltd (FastTrack protocol owners) for Sharman Networks

[tecker]

Originally posted by wiggum

It is my understanding the Sharman Networks does no programming what so ever. I understand it is all done by Bailtrose Ltd (FastTrack protocol owners) for Sharman Networks

Thanks for the info but how do you contact them or get a petition going to them. It would be good to ask them to consider. I think they could get maybe 100,000+ users if any one knows where to directly e-mail them it would be nice.

[tecker]

If you look at the poll you'll see that it is 3:1 in favor of not wanting a Kazaa on linux. I still cant believe this but we'll need more results than that if it realy stands that the vote is "NO!"
(p.s. if you see this go up and vote.)

[semeniuk]

There use to be a KaZaa client for Linux. I'm sure it would still work with slight modification, but the maintainers of KaZaa don't seem to think it's worth their time.

It would be so easy to get the KaZaa command line program working in Linux, that the only reason I can see that there isn't one is because Sharman doesn't want one.

Running it in Wine could be an option, but I've never figured out why it won't run ... besides I like Limewire.

One day people will get tired of KaZaa and their scamware, or RIAA's big hammer will crush them and everyone will be happy that Gnutella is there for them.

[tecker]

Originally posted by semeniuk
Running it in Wine could be an option, but I've never figured out why it won't run ... besides I like Limewire.

Hey to answer this it's because KaZaA needs IE to run and Wine doesn't provide that. So if you can do both rock on.

[HeadHolio]

gIFT used to be the hacked Linux version of Kazaa. They've have since changed their objective and are now creating their own network (called OpenFT) which will operate just like FastTrack. If you run Linux, then you should know better than to rely on a closed network like Kazaa. Use gnutella or gIFT and contribute to their development by testing their software and helping to report bugs.

[semeniuk]

giFT (http://gift.sourceforge.net/) is a great network, just not enough people on it yet. I've used it a couple times and the speeds were amazing ... hopefully it becomes more popular in time.

Open networks are the only way to go, if you don't want the RIAA ruining your fun.

[wesr]

ok heres a kinda stupid question, but what is linux. I mean i know its an operating system but is it on the computer or what?:fire

[HeadHolio]

Originally posted by wesr
ok heres a kinda stupid question, but what is linux. I mean i know its an operating system but is it on the computer or what?:fire

Check out www.linux.org. If you have ever been dissapointed by Microsoft (constant computer crashes, high prices, restrictive licensing...etc), then I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

[Napjunk]

i wrote a paper about linux also, you can find it here: http://www.napjunk.net/~steve/itsw-1497-Linux_Paper.doc

Also, linux is not easy to master like windows is...but I have faith that you can do it.

check out www.linuxnewbie.org also for more info :)

[Tryst]

If it was up to me, every program available in Windoze would have a Linux/FreeBSD based version.

Not only would this show up all the problems associated with Windoze, (that M$ blames on the third party programmers), but, would allow everyone to be able to break free of the Gates grip.

Never mind, if Palladium takes hold, you'll see a lot of migration to the Unix based OS and therefore a lot more software being written for multi-platform - Including a version of Kazaa.

[tecker]

Originally posted by Tryst
If it was up to me, every program available in Windoze would have a Linux/FreeBSD based version.
I agree with you my friend thing would be alot better.

[sfraser]

Well I don't see why a Kazaa for linux is a big deal, I would agree that it would be a great idea, but I also have the inclination to run VMWare on my Linux box for the odd time I need a windows App, (Like currently Kazaa).:sw

[ston]

WinMX works just fine on WINE :D

[FlappJaxXx]

I have not tried this with Kazaa but I have with Kazaa Lite v1.72 and v2.0 and they both will run under wine. You need to copy the following files into your .wine/fake_windows/Windows/System directory. These are the files: comctl32.dll, comdlg32.dll, shdocvw.dll, shfolder.dll, shlwapi.dll . Then install kazaa by typing wine kazaainstall.exe or whatever it may be named. After you install cd to the installed directory and type the following :

wine --dll commctrl,comctl32,comdlg32,shlwapi,shfolder,shdocv w=n Kazaa.exe
That has worked for me and everyone else I have helped with it. Keep in mind that I copied these from Windows 98 SE installation but I am pretty sure you can copy the same files from a Windows 2000 or XP installation. Good luck to all who try this
Click on this link so you can see how the command needs to be typed http://adtekz.com/carl/kazaalite.txt

[MegaPucko]

i tried this =\, got some errors, i took the dlls of windows 98 (first edition)
i downloaded kazaa lite v1.72 off kazaalite.com
the installation with wine went fine, but when running it with the dlls, i get the error msg:
"Failed to create empty document"
after this it throws up a debug window then the whole thing is terminated =\


Originally posted by FlappJaxXx
I have not tried this with Kazaa but I have with Kazaa Lite v1.72 and v2.0 and they both will run under wine. You need to copy the following files into your .wine/fake_windows/Windows/System directory. These are the files: comctl32.dll, comdlg32.dll, shdocvw.dll, shfolder.dll, shlwapi.dll . Then install kazaa by typing wine kazaainstall.exe or whatever it may be named. After you install cd to the installed directory and type the following :

wine --dll commctrl,comctl32,comdlg32,shlwapi,shfolder,shdocv w=n Kazaa.exe
That has worked for me and everyone else I have helped with it. Keep in mind that I copied these from Windows 98 SE installation but I am pretty sure you can copy the same files from a Windows 2000 or XP installation. Good luck to all who try this

[CCSDUDE]

LOL Linux was a bitch when I first started.....first time I installed I screwed up on the video driver an that was the end of that.....second time I got it working logged in as root started doing some mod's an confing things then bam damn video driver fucks me again! DAMN YOU ATI!!!!!!!!!!!! But I'm getting there......it feels just like windows now LOL I can type out commands without even thinking just like in windows.....the gui is set up just how I like it.....now I'm trying my hand at getting it to run faster.


As for Kazaa couldn't you run it on wine an see where it crashs then try it on windows do the same an find all the calls that look for IE? then null the useless ones out like the my media shit. An somehow replace the IE html calls with Mozilla calls since there the same. Sort of do a Kazaa Lite on it but remove all the useless windows dependant shit.



As for people just thinking about or starting to use linux....try http://www.winlinux.net/2003/download2.html
First so you can get into it slowly.....if you dive head first into linux you'll get soured by how different it is an may just say fuck it.





Peace all, Later

[ozamosi]

Originally posted by tecker
Kazaa just might work with Wine. The installer worked with code-weavers wine [wine.codeweavers.com]. The problem is that it requires IE to run so it crashes. Everytime. The problem may lie in the fact that i am trying to run a PseudoWindows (the "windows" that comes with wine). If you could point linux to a windows partition then i believe you would be home free, or if you could copy all of the files like the documentation says. Just a little food for thought.
It works flawless for me with the windows you get with wine, although i had to copy a few dll's from a windows 98 SE machine. check http://appdb.winehq.org for more info

[grioghair]

There used to be a very good kazaa clone for Linux - just called Kazaa, I believe. It was blocked by the Network...and became unusable.

I think that the best p2p for linux right now is Lopster - which is based around the opennap server network...it is continually upgraded...and continues to improve.

All p2ps for Linux can be found here:
http://freshmeat.net/browse/251/?filter=&orderby=popularity_percent_DESC&topic_id=251

[Ashitaka]

Originally posted by zebi
Why not actually, i don't think it will work but at least we can try it.

No, it wouldn't work-- what has Sharman done in the last six months? Added a "Search More" button and blocked Kazaa Lite, and that's about it. They don't have the desire or resources to make a Linux client.

Try Direct Connect, there's a client called DC GUI which is excellent. :)

[The Hunter]

Nice signature Ashitaka, dont forget to add that you didnt get all that flack until you spammed the site, insulted certain people, and bitched about why your spam threads were closed. I told you that you were welcome to post here if you wanted to contribute to the site. This does not include the crap in your signature. You are being put on notice, and most people here know I am pretty mellow. Now just give it up.

[Ashitaka]

Originally posted by The Hunter
Nice signature Ashitaka, dont forget to add that you didnt get all that flack until you spammed the site, insulted certain people, and bitched about why your spam threads were closed.

I've added it as you requested. Thanks for the suggestion!

[The Hunter]

You know you are just asking for problems, I have tried to be fair with you, but you are making it very difficult. This is a warning just GIVE IT UP. That is if you wish to keep posting here.

[CCSDUDE]

Originally posted by Ashitaka
I've added it as you requested. Thanks for the suggestion!

Add me too! Yay!

Ahmmm...

"Fuck off!" - CCSDUDE

Is that good? ; P

Dude, just relax! If you don't like how ZP does it's thing, move on! Find a forum that fits you....no use being a bitter bastard on a forum you don't like....

Peace

[Ashitaka]

Originally posted by CCSDUDE
Dude, just relax! If you don't like how ZP does it's thing, move on! Find a forum that fits you....no use being a bitter bastard on a forum you don't like....

When life gives you lemons...

BTW, your signature beats heck out of mine (although I've never actually seen Sasami with a tan like that).

[MoonMan]

Just get over it. There is no point in you continuing another round of idiocy Ashitaka.... your signature only proves that you cannot let things go.

[The Hunter]

Ashitaka, do you wish to keep posting here?

[Ashitaka's Ghost]

Now, that wasn't very nice! I added your quote to my signature like you asked... what did you want, an apology in longhand?

[Krell]

Well it seems that people just KEEP coming back today, and I ask, What's the point, of coming back under a new identity, or a BARELY new one, of you have NO intentions on changing from the past?

Just a thought . . . for those to whom it may apply.



Ashitaka, I really would like to see things just flow around here. You certainly arent to blame for all the grief recently, but you keep adding your little slices of the pie, and they add up.

Be a sport, make a totally new name, and really really start over. No more pettiness, no more angst, just try to make a positive contribution and let bygones be bygones, huh?

[Ashitaka's Ghost]

Originally posted by Krell
Be a sport, make a totally new name, and really really start over.

"Ashitaka" is the name I am known by on the Shareaza forums. Changing it would cause confusion, likely, and the only other name I'd want to use is (because I'm a Gnutella developer) my real name-- which would be dirtied if someone found me out to be the Great Big Horrible TROLL. Imagine someone Googling his prospective employee "A---- M------" and finding all sorts of posts on Zeropaid calling me a child molester... no thanks.

Besides, I have not attacked any of the moderators at all since the closing of the "Why were these threads deleted?" thread. Heck, all I did in this thread after it was hijacked was try to cooperate with the demands. Where did I mess up?

That signature is funny!