Best P2P file sharing program?

[kamesh]

What do you think about P2P software?

According to me that is the best way to download files like songs or software, and it is easy to use.

I use warez p2p.

What are your opinions about this type of software?

Please let me know about them.

[Will.Spencer]

Nothing I have seen thus far beats eMule.

[deuce]

Haven't used eMule but I really like Azureus. Although it is slow sometimes, I prefer bittorrent because the bt group of P2P'ers seem to provide better quality files. Limewire and other similar networks/programs always seems to give me a virus.

[compnut]

The only one I've found that I like is Ares. You have to be careful about downloading any P2P program that it doesn't also download some spyware with it. In other words, when you download a program, ONLY choose the program option and don't check the other options along with it. Good luck!

[n3rdych1ck]

I use "p2p" software called shareazza for my media downloads. I haven't had many problems with it. Other than files named differently than what they actually were, for example I downloaded a Primus music video and it turned out to be some porn that my computer wouldn't play (thank God), but I wasted all that download time on a file I didn't want. So, on the whole, p2p isn't bad, it's great! A wonderful way to get the media you desire for free.

[pyowomaniac]

I've seen it operating and I wasn't impressed. There are other methods that will allow you to download media files, and it's much easier than using this software. How many of you actually are impressed by it?

[deuce]

Originally Posted by pyowomaniac

I've seen it operating and I wasn't impressed. There are other methods that will allow you to download media files, and it's much easier than using this software. How many of you actually are impressed by it?

Are you talking about warez p2p? Sounds kinda like it was coded by some poserish hacker type, so I don't want to download it (just got rid of some viruses today). When I look for a p2p client, first is what type of people contribute to the network, second is quality of connection (click and don't worry about it until it's done), and third is interface.

[l4zy]

Bittorrent for me!!... use Bitcomet / Bittornado mostly!

[MT400]

Originally Posted by n3rdych1ck

I use "p2p" software called shareazza for my media downloads. I haven't had many problems with it. Other than files named differently than what they actually were, for example I downloaded a Primus music video and it turned out to be some porn that my computer wouldn't play (thank God), but I wasted all that download time on a file I didn't want. So, on the whole, p2p isn't bad, it's great! A wonderful way to get the media you desire for free.

I got caught from NBC from downloading Doom using that program. The weird thing is that the download was a torrent. Not sure how I got caught. However, I just download music now.

[deuce]

Whoah ... what was your punishment?

[MT400]

For me not to do it again. I'll get you the email and edit this post to show you.

Here we:

Dear Internet Access Subscriber:

Charter Communications ("Charter") has been notified by a copyright owner that your Internet account has been involved in the exchange of unauthorized copies of copyrighted material (music, movies, or software). We are enclosing a copy of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice that Charter received from the copyright holder.

It is possible that this activity has occurred without your permission or knowledge by an unauthorized user, a minor who may not fully understand the copyright laws, or even as a result of a computer virus. However, as a Charter Internet account owner, you can be held liable for this activity.

As a personal computer owner and a user of the Internet, we ask that you be aware of the following: Violations of federal Copyright law can result in civil and/or criminal liability, including payment of monetary damages, costs and attorneys' fees to the copyright owner. See 17 U.S.C. §§ 504-506. In addition, Charter's Acceptable Use Policy explicitly prohibits copyright infringement by Charter High-Speed Internet users. Specifically, Section 3 states:

NO COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
Customer will not use, nor allow others to use, the Service to send or receive any information which infringes the patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets or proprietary rights of any other person or entity. This includes, but is not limited to, digitization of music, movies, photographs or other copyrighted materials or software.

Charter is registered under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA). Under the DMCA, copyright owners have the right to notify Charter if they believe that a Charter customer has infringed the copyright owner's work(s). If Charter receives a notice from a copyright owner alleging any Customer has committed copyright infringement, Charter will notify the Customer of the alleged infringement. If Charter receives more than one notice alleging copyright infringement on Customer's part, Customer may be deemed a "repeat copyright infringer." Charter reserves the right to terminate the accounts of repeat copyright infringers.

We ask that you take immediate action to remove the infringing material from your computer and stop its exchange. If Charter continues to receive DMCA notices regarding your account, or if you violate any other clause of Charter's Acceptable Use Policy, we will have no choice but to terminate your account. You may view Charter's rules and policies at http://www.chartercom.com/site/rules.asp.

If you need assistance in removing the referenced infringing material, please refer to http://support.charter.com/sdcuser/a...oenaUpdate.htm.

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact us at 1-866-229-7286. Representatives will be available Monday through Friday, 8am - 12am (EST), Saturday, 8am - 5pm (EST) and Sunday, 12pm - 5pm (EST), to take your call.


Sincerely,

Charter High-Speed Internet Security Team
http://security.charter.com

--- The following material was provided to us as evidence ---


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Re: Unauthorized Use of NBC Universal Properties
Notice ID: **-3137234
11 Dec 2005 22:23:27 GMT

Dear Sir or Madam:

Please be advised that NBC Universal and/or its subsidiary and affiliated companies (collectively, NBC Universal) are the owners of exclusive rights protected under copyright law and other intellectual property rights in many motion pictures and television programs, including the title(s) listed below (the NBC Universal Properties). NBC Universal diligently enforces its rights in its motion pictures

It has come to our attention that Charter Communications is the service provider for the IP address listed below, from which unauthorized copying and distribution (downloading, uploading, file serving, file "swapping" or other similar activities) of the NBC Universal Property or Properties listed below, or portion(s) thereof, is taking place. We believe that the Internet access of the user engaging in this infringement is provided by Charter Communications or a downstream service provider who purchases this connectivity from Charter Communications.

This unauthorized copying and distribution constitutes copyright infringement under Section 106 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Depending upon the type of service Charter Communications is providing to this IP address, it may have legal and/or equitable liability if it does not expeditiously remove or disable access to the motion picture(s) listed below, or if it fails to implement a policy that provides for termination of subscribers who are repeat infringers (see 17 U.S.C. 512).

Despite the above, NBC Universal believes that the entire Internet community benefits when these matters are resolved cooperatively. We urge you to take immediate action to stop this infringing activity and inform us of the results of your actions. We appreciate your efforts toward this common goal.

The undersigned has a good faith belief that use of the NBC Universal Property or Properties in the manner described herein is not authorized by NBC Universal, its agent or the law. The information contained in this notification is accurate. Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned is authorized to act on behalf of NBC Universal with respect to this matter.

Please be advised that this letter is not and is not intended to be a complete statement of the facts or law as they may pertain to this matter or of NBC Universal's positions, rights or remedies, legal or equitable, all of which are specifically reserved.

All user correspondence regarding this notice should be sent to: **

ISPs may use this email address, , or the contact info below regarding this notice. Please make sure the Notice ID is in the subject line of any correspondence.

Very truly yours,


Aaron Markham
Director of Internet Anti-Piracy,
Worldwide Anti-Piracy Operations
NBC UNIVERSAL
100 Universal City Plaza 2160-7E
Universal City, CA 91608
tel. (818) 777-4876
fax (818) 866-2149
X

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** For any correspondence regarding this case, please send your emails to X and refer to Notice ID: **-3137234. If you need immediate assistance or if you have general questions please call the number listed above.
Title: Doom
Infringement Source: BitTorrent
Initial Infringement Timestamp: 11 Dec 2005 19:10:58 GMT
Recent Infringment Timestamp: 11 Dec 2005 19:10:58 GMT
Infringer Username:
Infringing Filename: Doom.DVDSCR.XViD-TFF.[www.descargasweb.net]
Infringing Filesize: 740942926
Infringers IP Address: 24.180.39.***
Infringers DNS Name:
Infringing URL: 24.180.39.***:6346\Doom.DVDSCR.XViD-TFF.[www.descargasweb.net]

[XxEtrnlDeathXx]

Bittorrent and Limewire ftw

Azureus bittorent client ftw

[Feety]

I prefer Limewire or WinMX over some other p2p programs. But as you will see, most of them can contain viruses or just crap thats uneeded. Just depends on what you want to download and who you download from.

-Feety

[zandyne]

I use bittorrent mostly; I don't like the p2p programs out there like limewire or kazaa, they can contain spyware and/or viruses. Also, be wary of what you download with such programs. Some of them can contain "fake" applications which are actually viruses/trojans; always virus scan first.

[deadhobo]

Originally Posted by MT400

For me not to do it again. I'll get you the email and edit this post to show you.

I got the exact same thing, just through the mail. I found this site through google and seems to be the only site talking about these mailings...

You can see what I got at: http://photobucket.com/albums/e22/deadhobo/ISPDocs/

I am getting the feeling that these were automatically generated. The timestamp on the mail I got from NBC is 6 minutes after they claim I downloaded the file... probably a bot/honeypot to scare BT users. :shock:

Unfortionateley, it worked on me and I will not be able to download with BT for some time

[Faucet]

Azareaus (sp?) for me but I don't dl that much stuff. No problems with it.

[StealthKill]

I usually use torrents to download anything. If I just want a single song I might use Limewire or get on WinMX and see if a friend has it, but mostly use torrents.

[Will.Spencer]

What is the best user interface to use with torrents?

I tried BitTorrent a few years ago, and the interface was... less than desireable.

[sandy]

Originally Posted by Will.Spencer

Nothing I have seen thus far beats eMule.

Agreed. Not the fastest but easy to use, no Ads, auto updates, great for filling your freeware and opensource needs.... :wink: :lol:

[Ghost]

Originally Posted by Will.Spencer

What is the best user interface to use with torrents?

I tried BitTorrent a few years ago, and the interface was... less than desireable.

But did it work? I just downloaded bittorrent so I can download a much needed program.

[zeroth]

I also use BitTorrent, just using the default interface. I did not think it was that bad.

[dave7]

BitTorrent and Limewire I would use, although I think Limewire has some spyware with it.

[zemus]

BitTorrent all the way here, I wouldn't consider anything else.