K-Dat was created recently by a member of the k-lite.tk forums. K-Dat essentially does the same function as DAT View, viewing information of partially downloaded .dat files. This is a direct quote from the developer, taken from the forum: “Dear friends, Considering the information provided in www.k-lite.tk and some other sources, I have developed a [...]

KazaaSearch is an automatic search and download manager for Kazaa or Kazaa Lite. You can create a list of files you would like to get, and provide detailed search parameters and limits. KazaaSearch

“Microsoft next week plans to begin testing a radically new instant messaging and communications product aimed at teenagers and young adults who grew up using the Internet. The new software, called Threedegrees, creates a peer-to-peer social group in which people can chat, share photos, listen to music and meet friends. Concurrently with the test, or [...]

The best Gnutella client has an update! Gnucleus at last!

KaBuddy has reinitiated its website service. The site is known for having verifieds for Kazaa downloads, much like FastTrack Movies and Verified Downloads. At the current moment there aren’t many verified files up, but it is growing steadily. KaBuddy also features their own forum for further exchange of verified files…Verifieds include: apps, games, music, movies, [...]

As seen only three days ago, colleges have begun to enforce strict policies on the issue of copyright violations. Many schools allow one warning for sharing or downloading coprighted material, with repeated attempts resulting in the suspension of Internet use or, even further, expulsion. There is a reason so many students are being busted; it’s [...]

Changelog: New Statistics page Right click and choose “More info” for extended information about files/users/etc Upload Queue is now a n-way stop sign. Each file has its own queue. The first person of each file’s queue is taken in succession. Upload Slots are assigned and dropped more intelligently ON overhead reduced. Control + A selects [...]

Project FastTrack is now hiring for MFC and MDI application programming. From the front page: “We are now hiring (yes money), we are looking for someone that knows MFC and MDI application programming. We need to get this darn GUI finished and get a beta out. Please don’t email us if you don’t have the [...]

In view of recent events regarding Verizon and the RIAA, privacy concerns have become an issue to many in the P2P world, especially those who employ the FastTrack network. The KaZaA Lite team has released a registry patch that prevents other people from listing your available files. Of course, this could lead to the interpretation [...]

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. Blue Box Network

Skinzaa, a tool for creating skins has been released today. It allows you to modify buttons, background color, positioning, sizes, and much more. The project took awhile and on its way it met alot of skepticism. But, the public beta meets the skeptics today. You can check it out at the official site. Download Now [...]

File Spree v1.0.1 was released. It provides no new features, but optimizes the network a ton. New encryption provides super fast searching, connecting, and more. Here is the changelog: + Multi-Source Searching & Timer Inifinate Loop Fixed + Hash Links Fixed + Searching Duplication Fix (Sometimes Results Duplicated) + Cancel Menu for Uploads Removed (Lessens [...]

MDCM is a simple program to allow users to create visually stunning mini disc covers or labels. Its easy to use interface allows users to add text labels add background images and movable/sizable images. You can also print your Mini Disc Covers and save them for later use. MDCM

Hagelslag is an implementation of GNUtella. The main goals for this implementation are flexibility, stability and performance. The development of Hagelslag was primarily aimed at i386 machines running Linux, as of version 0.8, FreeBSD is supported as well. Released 0.14.1! Several bugfixes in this release. Grab it here

A bit soon after the 0.26c release, I’m presuming there is a major bug in the previous version that needed addressing. Download Now eMule Home

The new version of the Donkey is out! eDonkey2000 combines the strengths of Gnutella and Napster while avoiding their problems. It doesn’t rely on a central server yet searches are quick and your client doesn’t get bogged down with endless search requests. You have the ability to search all the files being shared anywhere on [...]

- No SpyWare. – No AdWare. – No popups. – No banners. – No bitrate limits for MP3 files. – Customized startup page (can be changed to anything you want). – Unlimited times ‘Search more’ is possible. – Multi-source downloads now have a maximum of 40 simultanious sources (instead of 8). – ‘Find more sources’ [...]

MusicMatch 7.50-1070 Released from CNet: MusicMatch Jukebox is an all-in-one digital music management software tool that includes a multiformat media player, an MP3 encoder, a CD ripper and burner, and an integrated online music service. In response to the ever-increasing popularity of digital music portability, MusicMatch Jukebox also features a new Portable Device Manager, which [...]

NeoNapster 4 features hybrid Gnutella and OpenNap network support. The newest version allows users to download files from more than twice the sources. Check out the early beta versions of this powerful P2P tool, and visit back often for new updates. Send your comments and feedback to [email protected] Neonapster

Unlike its hastily passed predecessor, the Justice Department’s wide- ranging follow-up to the Patriot Act of 2001 is already facing intense scrutiny, just days after a civil rights group posted a leaked version of the legislation on its website. Full story at Wired.com