Ares, Soulseek or LimeWire?

[Ali-g]

Ok so Im not much into this kind of filesharing, but Id like a way to share mainly music without viruses. Is that possible? I had an horrible experience with BearShare a long time ago and since then I gave up this kind of filesharing.
Advices are appreciated

[Sonnentier]

Well viruses shouldn't be much of a problem, just make sure you don't download executables (you can also filter them out in LimeWire).
Basically Gnutella is the biggest network, both LimeWire and Ares are typical mp3 software, so they are mostly for 'mainstream' music.

[peat moss]

I find some older music easier to find with SoulSeek but the wife prefers Frostwire . Why not just try both ?



Link : hxxp://www.nsanedown.com/index.php

[Imagine_If]

Try opennap...

I am running the Mensap2p File sharing network..


click here for a how to get started guide (http://z15.invisionfree.com/Imagine_If/index.php?showtopic=21)

Log onto the server

FileSharingTalk.mensap2p.com:3456

Before you log in log, add the suffix, FST to your screen name...

IE: Ali-G_FST

then I will add you to our friends list, giving you unexpected privileges. :)

http://www.gotnap.com/index.php?loc=list

[zot]

There are also private music torrent sites like What.cd and Waffles.fm

[killuminati96]

i stopped using limewire..it's not safe (i mean really unsafe lately)

[tryambaka]

For music i like to use emule, i never had problems with viruses

[rtxs]

For music i like to use emule, i never had problems with viruses

me too

[kooftspc11]

i just use limewire. i can find almost 100% of the spanish rancheras music im looking for on there....pretty much the only place i can find it

[zot]

As for the virus issue, it's important that you always download and run/play an actual MP3 file and not something that just looks like an MP3, but is really a virus-in-disguise that ends with a [hidden] executable file extension such as .exe or .ini or .scr. (With a real MP3, there is no possibility of it being infected with a virus.)

Set your Windows Explorer settings in "folder options"/"view" and uncheck "hide file extensions for known file types" so all file extensions will be visible. (the default Windows setting stupidly hides file extensions)

Also stay away from .WMA/.WMV files. They can be infected by exploiting the container's DRM capability.

[brotherdoobie]

Limewire, ffs? Use Soulseek I've used it for years and I have never had a virus. It's possible of course. However, it's unlikely. If you need any help with it, send me a pm.


Peace, brotherdoobie

[pifpaf]

soulseek FTW :)

[Ali-g]

Ok Im bringing this topic back. Ok Im using LimeWire right now (I have SS installed too for rarer songs) but I have another question, do all of these apps expose ur IP?

[killuminati96]

obviously limewire does..i got a few letters in the mail for sharing a N64 rom haha

i have a theory on how they're getting your info..they either have some automatic bot or some no life retard actually does this..but they "download" a song from you but only get maybe 5% and then they stop the transfer..sometimes this same bot (whatever) will do this with all songs by whatever artist you're sharing they are targeting..during the transfer they get your IP and contact your ISP :dry:

[killuminati96]

edit: double post

[Ali-g]

so basically there is no Filesharing program which doesnt expose ur IP?

[saulin]

i just use limewire. i can find almost 100% of the spanish rancheras music im looking for on there....pretty much the only place i can find it


Yep Limewire/Frostwire is probably still the best for Spanish music.

[Peanut]

am a ares guy soulseek never got a hang of it ^^

[Something Else]

Limewire, ffs? Use Soulseek I've used it for years and I have never had a virus. It's possible of course. However, it's unlikely. If you need any help with it, send me a pm.


Peace, brotherdoobie

I agree with what the doob man said.

[Ali-g]

so basically there is no Filesharing program which doesnt expose ur IP?

Anyone an answer to this?

[saulin]

so basically there is no Filesharing program which doesnt expose ur IP?

Anyone an answer to this?


I will. Yes there are. For example with Limewire you have the option to use a proxy. With a Socks proxy you can filter your IP but your download/upload speed will depend on how fast the proxy is and good luck finding a Socks proxy with good speeds.

[Funkin']

What about Soulseek? Anyway to hide your IP while using that? Can't anyone running Peerguardian see your IP?

[Mikey0124]

I'm using Frostwire.........It is supposed to be like having Limewire pro........the speed on it is great and better then Limewire