Peerbuddy 2.10 Beta Released
PeerBuddy brings a relatively new concept to Peer-To-Peer (P2P) file sharing networks. It was birthed mainly as a test to see how successful it would be to track segments of files based on hash IDs. The result of this experiment turned out to be very successful, thus “PeerBuddy” was born.
This new concept to file sharing [...]
Limewire 3.1.0 Beta Released
LimeWire enables individuals to search for and share computer files with anyone on the Internet. LimeWire is compatible with the Gnutella file-sharing protocol and can connect with anyone else running Gnutella-compatible software.
This version includes better success rates for search results from firewalled machines on the network.
**Users who download this version must already have the [...]
Recording industry to begin Collecting evidence and preparing lawsuits against file sharers who illegally offer music online
This morning I had an in-depth conversation with a man who would like to remain anonymous regarding the actions that will be taken to stomp out worldwide piracy by the recording industry of America. We discussed the future of safe computing and what that means for the average p2p user. He sent me an email [...]
Soulseek 149 isle
The first version of Soulseek Isle is now available.
The first version of Soulseek Isle is now available here. Here’s a short Q&A to try to explain what it is we’re trying to do and what you should expect:
Q: What are the differences between Soulseek Isle and the regular Soulseek client?
A: Virtually nothing, except that [...]
Nintendo wins case against pirates
HONG KONG, China (Reuters) — Japanese videogame maker Nintendo said on Thursday it has won one of its “most significant anti-piracy judgments ever” against a Hong Kong firm that sold devices capable of copying its games and putting them on the Internet for limitless downloading.
In the ruling, a Hong Kong judge ordered Lik Sang [...]
E-mail virus from Bill Gates
If you find an e-mail from Bill Gates in your inbox, the chances are that the message is a computer virus.
Security experts are warning that a mass-mailing worm is spreading widely across the internet, sometimes posing as an e-mail from the Microsoft boss.
The Windows virus, called Sobig-C, forwards itself to any addresses found on [...]
Kaaza 2.5 Final Released
The Kazaa Media Desktop is a second-generation peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other Kazaa users. You can also organize, view, and play your media files through an integrated media jukebox, publish your own work, reach an audience, and communicate with other Kazaa users. Kazaa supports audio, video, [...]
Ex-Microsoft worker arrested
A former Microsoft employee was arrested Monday for allegedly ordering more than $17 million worth of software via an internal purchasing system and then selling it to keep the proceeds for himself.
Richard Gregg, 43, was also indicted Monday on 62 counts of mail and computer fraud, according to court papers.
Gregg allegedly ordered 5,436 pieces [...]
PTC – Bittorrent Client
New Bittorrent Client that supports multiple downloads in one instance and distributes bandwidth between the downloads. Also has integrated MegaSpy and ReTracking capabilities.
It allows you to throttle downloads, shares upload bandwidth between downloads automatically allowing you to have open a number of files you are seeding and will maximize your upload bandwidth.
It gives you the [...]
eMule 0.29b
eMule is a new filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network, but offers more features than the standard eDonkey client, because it’s opensource but under the restrictions of the GPL License.
Changelog:
bluecow: Dragstart of category-tabs not hypersensible anymore
Unk: Irc: Now detects UnderOps.
Unk: Desc ping to servers are now done less frequent.
Unk: Fixed a bug [...]
