File Sharing Anxiety

[JYD]

Hey,

I know this is probably a frequently asked question, but I was wondering is the best P2P file-sharing program out there. Something without spyware or adware.

I used to have the original Kazaa, from back in the day, but I had to dump it in order to clean my computer up. Now that I'm virus-free and everything seems to be in working order, I'm nervous about installing something that'll screw me all up again.

There seems to be a lot of Kazaalite imitators out there. And the reviews at download.com don't help at all...they're all a little fishy.

Just looking for some advice.

Thanks.

JYD

[f1oored]

I uses dc++ when I need to share legit files with friends
www.dcplusplus.com
It has no spyware but there are share limits and requirments for certain hubs.
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[Optimus Prime]

Shareaza, the search results take a while to get a decent amount together, but it an excellent program.

[JYD]

What about all these programs like K-lite and K++...they're not all the same thing, right? (wow...can I sound any more like a newbie?)

[f1oored]

The programs are different but I think they all connect to the same network (FastTrack). You might want to check out www.slyck.com to get the scoop on all the different networks and programs.

[elmers]

I use eMule. No problems so far. Seems to work with the Shareaza network, as well as having a decent site to check what files atn't fake.

[The Real Bingo]

Kazaa Lite is basically Kazaa without the spyware and it's a cleaner setup. And I agree with the fellas who use Shareaza. Great program, though my only complaint is it disconnects me from AIM and XFire frequently, as it's a bandwidth hog.

[elmers]

"as it's a bandwidth hog."

Same thought here.

[MDS]

Ares has been pretty good so far as I get 40+ kb/s downloads

[skuz]

Winmx is still there too.