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Jun 30 2002

What can we do for you?

There comes a time when a site turns to its users and asks: What can we build for you?. If you visit Zeropaid regularly and think we should change/update a part of the site or know of how we can better serve you, this is your chance to open your mouth and be heard.

Soon [...]

Jun 29 2002

Fake Files Becomes Big Problem

Certain record labels have been flooding online swapping services with bogus copies of popular songs. The problem has been there for a while but has mushroomed in the last 3 months. “It’s more prevalent in the last three months, It’s gotten real, real, real severe.” say Streamcast Networks. Read more here.
File Sharing programs are hitting [...]

Jun 29 2002

FileShare 0.8.40 Beta Released

Fileshare 0.8.40 is out. It is a slight improvement with enhanced search performance.
FileShare lets you connect to others and share files on many different servers. It is jam packed with tons of features, support, and a great interface. Download it here.

Jun 28 2002

New CleanClients URL

I’ve noticed that the old address of Clean Clients doesn’t work anymore. The new address is http://cleanclients.edot.chI hope this helps out all of us users!! Remember, keep file sharing alive and KEEP ZEROPAID at the HIGHEST position!!

Jun 28 2002

Gator’s CEO Jeff McFadden responds to lawsuit.

In response to a lawsuit against Gator, Gator’s CEO Jeff McFadden said in a statement: “The plaintiffs either haven’t done their homework, or more likely are trying to create a ‘bump in the road’ for Gator… The plaintiffs’ true motivation here is clear: they want to slow the momentum of a competitor with a more [...]

Jun 28 2002

New Copy-Protection Method: ProtectCD 5

I saw this on CD Freaks and it looks interesting…
A software in Dortmund, Germany has developed a new copy protection called ProtectCD 5. The protection is based on the physical characteristics of the medium (they use special media, that can be recognized by their software).
This makes that it will be very likely not be copyable [...]

Jun 28 2002

BearShare Blocks other Gnutella Clients

After months of badmouthing and disadvantaging other clients here is it finally. From Bearshare.Net: “You can choose to receive all query replies, downloads and uploads only from other BearShare clients”. In clear works again: Bearshare is splitting the network!s
Remember the words from hackmaster Dr. Damn:
Be nice and play fair. Uninstall BearShare.

Jun 27 2002

Blubster 2.0 – Unofficial Release

From Blubster Creator Pablo:
I think you guys can’t go with Blubster 1.2.3 knowing that Blubster 2.0 is there, and I don’t blame you. I just cant release the official version, for several reasons.
In its place: Blubster 2.0 Unofficial Release
It has disabled features, the new non-UDP connection is disabled, and it is not [...]

Jun 27 2002

Gator Sued over Pop-ups

Gator, an online advertising company, that bundles its software with many popular file sharing programs is been sued.
The Washington Post, The New York Times, Dow Jones and seven other publishers this week sued the Gator online advertising network in a bid to bar the company from serving pop-up ads on their Web sites without [...]

Jun 27 2002

Bearshare 4.0.0 Released

New Features in BearShare 4.0.0
- Modern interface is friendly, attractive, and easy to use
- Ultrapeers make BearShare great for modem users
- High speed Downloads retrieve files from multiple sources
- Bandwidth Controls let you run 24/7 and still surf the web
- Hostile host detector blocks companies and spammers attacking Gnutella
- Secure Channels blocks companies from spying [...]

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