Do not get the following programs, they will screw up your computer!

Kazaa Media Desktop: Probably by far the worst program to install on your computer! Has adware/spyware, and lags your computer up so much you have to use a paddle to get to your desktop

Morpheus: Not as bad, but still bad, due to the fact you can't DELETE off your registry, and has adware as well

Limewire: Ok by terms, but still lags, and i think has spyware

Bearshare (or is it ware?): SPYWARE! don't GET IT!

Basically, don't install ANY programs that use P2P system or to use for downloading! Plus it is illegal! And most have at least Adware, if not spyware!

Oh, and programs that are ok!

Warcraft III: Anyone have it? I'll play you

and the list goes on........

Having said that Kazaa Lite is fine all spyware and adware removed, a blinding good program

You can also download spybot which will remove most programs spyware and addware processes leaving the program safe.

Is kazza the one where you can only download 128KB mp3 or is that iMesh?

Only for home listening to and then going out and buying the cd 'ness' not for disco use remeber

No Kazaaa you can download all qualities and wma aswell

But Kazaa Lite installs some kind of program on to your computer (i installed it, and it installed something(i think gator)) so i deleted it. Plus, Kazaa has tons of inapporpiate materials you have to wad through to get what you want.....

Kazaa Lite installs nothing whatsoever except the program, if you got Gator then you did'nt download the lite versiion as it was specifically marketed to get away from the add ons. search for it in any search engine and go to the official lite website

There's no way you would have got gator while downloading Kazza,
When I first downloaded it, it was great, but then it got slower & slower which annoyed me as I'm on a broadband connection,
So after a dig around the site I realised that I was being used as a supermode.....you know.

Read about in the home page, go to search filter, advanced, & unclick the box that says Do not function as a supermode.

As for Limewire...it's poo

i use kazaa media desktop and its been ok, i prefer win mx to be honest !!

i use Kazaa Lite had no problems with it. But i had no prob's with Kazaa Media Desktop. SO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No, the new version of Kazaa requires you to have SaveNow!, a adware/spyware program

Yes that is Kazaa (Kazaa Media Desktop) NOT Kazaa Lite which is a completely different program from a different (unauthorised) website. What does happen from time to time is you get a window pop up saying a new version is available please click on install. You should ALWAYS click cancel !!! as this comes from the main Kazaa servers. If ever you want to update your version of Kazaa Lite go to the K Lite website never click on any auto updates.

I guess.....*sigh* music industry hates Kazaa and all P2P servers! O well....Time magazine did a story on this this week! Check it out.....

And the music industry can't actually shut kazaa down because its not based on a central server like Napster was. Kazza lite just relies on lots of peoples computers being connected to it and if they and kazza no longer works.

That my 2pence worth.

QUOTE (3rd Generation Discos @ May 5 2003, 10:05 AM)

And the music industry can't actually shut kazaa down because its not based on a central server like Napster was. Kazza lite just relies on lots of peoples computers being connected to it and if they and kazza no longer works. That my 2pence worth.

Not strictly true. The R.I.A.A closed down Audiogalaxy, and that operated on a similar principal, basically they can close them down on the basis that it promotes illegal file swapping and copyright theft.

As mentioned on a previous thread, the only thing keeping Kazaa out of court at the mo, is the fact that the actual Sharmann Networks is based on a privately owned Island just off Australia, and as such - one of the few places out of U.S Jurisdiction.....at least for now.

Ah I knew it was someting like that.

But if kazaa closes surely another p2p program will take its place.

People said we would fold without Napster, people said it was then when they shut Audiogalaxy, We're still here and we're still up to date on releases and pre-releases, something wll always be available!!

Not really...some genius will find some answer(code) to lock up the files so they can't be read without a certain player? o well...til then HAPPY DOWNLOADING TIMES

I find Kazaa is ok on my Pc sometimes it does crash but its quiet a good programme, i have used Winmx but it takes ages to find tracks. I would like to know form Gray 2003 where you can download Kazaa lite as i reckon this will be better for me

Ok for all those who can't or wont type Kazaa Lite into a search engine (Yes thats how easy it is!) Heres the link

Kazaa Lite Homepage

Cheers Spin

Good man just one thing do I have to unistall my old Kazaa then install Kazaa lite for it to work ???

Yes is the short answer uninstall but note your name and password and you will be able to use them with lite. Don't forget the only updates to accept are by going back to Lite website DON'T autoupdate no matter what it says or you will get your old spyware version back again!

Hope this helps

cool in the middle of downloading it as we speak cheers

I have been using, and relying on KaZaA Lite for quite some time. However I have now removed it from my Internet PC, formatted and reinstalled all my software EXCEPT KaZaA.
When using KaZaA are you safely tucked away behind a Firewall? And is your Antivirus software protecting you at all times? Yes? That`s what I thought until someone alerted me.
I discovered that my Firewall was severly crippled and my Antivirus had been disabled - not by me.
I will not let KaZaA near my PC again until I am running the best AV and NIS that I can find - and then I will monitor the situation very closely.
I`m not a PC numbskull, I use Adaware, Norton Internet Security, Norton Antivirus, Netbus Detective and some other stuff ;). Consequently I felt quite smug about my PC security. Not now!
I would urge anyone using KaZaA to double-check their Antivirus and Internet Security settings.
With reference to an earlier comment about "Gator". I think that is installed by Go!zilla.
Also look out for something called a "trickler". This runs at startup and sends your info to a website somewhere. Also be wary of "nbsession", and "nbname" as I am certain that these use the NETBUS for the same thing. They don`t show up when you do Ctrl+Alt+Del, but you should see them in your Firewall log.
I really miss KaZaA - but I value my security!

I use Trend PC Cillin. I've had no probs like the one's you mentioned. ( I've just paid $15.00 or £9.00 for a years online updates etc).

However, I think it's worth taking on board what you have experienced.

Best use....Nortan with Zone Alarm Firewall (you can get for free). But Kazaa does screw up your computer severly! so becareful

QUOTE (modo @ May 9 2003, 12:15 AM)

I really miss KaZaA - but I value my security!

CODE

As spin has said before Kazza lite does not have spyware addware or and backdoors. So there should be no effect on your security.

AS i say before init ilegil to download music then play it for a disco??

No course not.............. I make sure I never listen that makes it ok.

has anyone ever been prosecuted for using downloaded music?

the thing is doesn't every cd you buy from woolworths, hmv etc say not for commercial use, so could we all not be prosecuted anyway?

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has anyone ever been prosecuted for using downloaded music?

I believe that some people have been prosecuted for this - although I also believe that the U.S Authorities are targeting the very large users of Kazaa i.e those who have 400 movie / software files on their p.c's!. Those who have been targeted are the ones who are downloading the latest DVD's and Windows software files and selling them on at the local market, car boot sales and certain other forums for profit!.

According to internet sources, there have been 14 million downloads of Kazaa and upto 5 million worldwide users are connected to the network at any one time. Obviously that is a hell of a lot of people connected and a hell of a lot of tracing to do.

When connected to Kazaa, just bear in mind that your i.p address (unique indentifier that links you with your ISP) is displayed to the user that you are downloading from . No Kazaa User can gain your indentity from this (Name, Address etc) , but any official "sting" set up to trap users can get a court order and force your ISP to hand over this information if required. To go to these lengths, you would have to be downloading a lot of copyright material to justify the hassle and expense of doing this, but it is possible.

With regard to viruses - in order to execute any command on your pc, then you would have to run an .exe file or another file that can excercise a command on your PC, simply downloading a virus in MP3 file format would NOT cause harm to your PC unless you renamed it to .EXE and then ran it. If you are daft enough to download and run EXE files from a strange source then you deserve the possible outcome!.

I'm paranoid - I run Sygate and Zonealarm sotware firewalls along with a Hardware firewall which protects the network. I have Norton Antivirus and Adaware installed. I also keep all my back up files (Website, Accounts, Forum, Customer Details etc) on another PC which is never connected to the 'net!. Maybe this is a little over the top, but i've not had any problems.

LoL I deleted Kazaa off a LONG time ago...Too much of a hassle (plus LAGS your computer like a pregnant women in a marathon ) I also have Zone Labs Firewall, and Norton.....But no backups....don't need it...If you do have to use downloading software, i suggest you use winmx, very good, no adware/spyware, and very low lag.

Win MX is a good programme however I found problems when searching, occasionally it would say it was searching but wouldn't, i now use Kazaa Lite and find it much easier to find files, I also use MP3 Sound which is good.

we all know its illegal to download music without paying royalities.

however, if you are out working in a venue that is covered by prs, aren't the artists being paid for there music that is used? regardless of the origin of the cd used?

after all we the dj are not selling copies of that music, we should be paid for advertising these songs.

answers on a postcard...........

I dunno
I guess you can make a deal with a record company to be able to use mp3s if u can advertise their music? i dunno really....