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  <title><![CDATA[file sharing free p2p for Windows - Softonic Search]]></title>
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  <pubdate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:59:44 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Zultrax P2P 4.26]]></title>
   <link>http://zultrax-p2p.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/43000/43979/2_zultrax_main.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>You can download the program and use Zultrax for free. With Zultrax you can share any kind of files with millions of users around the world. Zultrax makes filesharing fast, easy and secure. Zultrax offers stable, clean software that is easy to use, works fast and does a lot to protect your privacy. With the ZEPP protocol Zultrax introduces a way of sharing and downloading files in which your privacy is protected.</p><p>Download <a title="Zultrax P2P 4.26" href="http://zultrax-p2p.en.softonic.com"><strong>Zultrax P2P 4.26</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[CCFile 3.31]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/73000/73364/2_p4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>If you need to transfer files from PC to PC regularly then there are various ways of doing it but CCFile attempts to make it easier.</p>
<p>CCFile is a free web based file transfer application that allows you to transfer files PC to PC regularly. It helps you share files, photos, music and video with friends without the need for P2P software or dealing with the complexities of FTP software. It's especially useful for large files.</p>
<p>It's an extremely simple apps to use. It supports drag and drop so simply drag the files you want to transfer into the CCFIle interface. You then simply enter the IP address of the recipient you want to send it to or if your own on a home network, it will automatically detect all connected users. You can observe the status of transfers via status bar and you can even resume broken transfers at a later date.</p>
<p><b>Simple and much easier than FTP, CCFile is an excellent way to transfer files to other users in a hurry.</b></p><p>Download <a title="CCFile 3.31" href="http://ccfile.en.softonic.com"><strong>CCFile 3.31</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[UseNeXT 4.81]]></title>
   <link>http://usenext.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/57000/57003/2_usenext1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>When it comes to P2P file sharing, eMule usually wins hands down but UseNeXT is an interesting, slightly more sophisticated offering which has a lot to offer.</p>
<p>For starters, depending on your connection, it can be remarkably quick. You can download at speeds of up to 25 Mbps with DSL/Cable and it¡s pretty constant rather than the fluctuations you often get with such services. The network also prides itself on security over it's rivals such as Limewire and eMule - with ISPs continually cracking down on users, UseNeXT promises users far more anonymity than most.</p>
<p>The Usenet archives are supposedly some of the biggest in the world - more than 300 Terabytes of data available at all times and they claim that around 2,000 Gigabytes of new files are added daily. The problem in the past was that UseNeXT used to be a very complicated affair that only tech geeks can handle. However, nowadays, it's been simplified to such an extent that eMule, Limewire and other P2P users will feel more than comfortable with it. </p>
<p><b>While it can't possibly hope to compete with the reach and depth of the major P2P networks, UseNeXT offers an impressive selection with some super fast downloads.</b></p><p>Download <a title="UseNeXT 4.81" href="http://usenext.en.softonic.com"><strong>UseNeXT 4.81</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Soulseek 157 NS 13c]]></title>
   <link>http://soulseek.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/26000/26807/2_soulseek-rec.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Soulseek(tm) is a unique ad-free, spyware free, and just plain free file sharing application. One of the things that makes Soulseek(tm) unique is its community and community-related features. Based on peer-to-peer technology, virtual rooms allow you to meet people with the same interests, share information, and chat freely using real-time messages in public or private.</p>
<p>Soulseek(tm), with its built-in people matching system, is a great way to make new friends and expand your mind. Soulseek(tm) does not endorse nor condone the sharing of copyrighted materials. You should only share and download files which you are legally allowed to or have otherwise received permission to share. By using this network you agree to this and the other rules which are linked to from this page.</p>
<p>The intention of Soulseek(tm) is to help unsigned and/or independent artists find a place in the ever-growing music industry, in a place where discussion and the creation of music can take place. Use of this network for what may be deemed illegal in nature may see users prosecuted by law, and the owners and/or operators of the Soulseek(tm) network do not offer protection from said incidents.</p><p>Download <a title="Soulseek 157 NS 13c" href="http://soulseek.en.softonic.com"><strong>Soulseek 157 NS 13c</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Pando 2.1.5.5]]></title>
   <link>http://pando.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/47000/47118/2_pando2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>If you’ve ever had to publish, send or receive particularly large files sizes, you’ll know that it can throw up all kinds of problems – crashed servers, blocked inboxes and transfers that suddenly just hang-up. Pando aims to take the pain out of this process and according to the developers, 3 million people agree that it does exactly that.  </p>
<p>Pando is based on a P2P network that enables you to send files of up to 1GB in size by e-mail or by publishing it to the web. It supports all multimedia file types including video, audio and photos meaning it’s great for people who deal with audio-visual files regularly. </p>
<p>For most users, the major benefit will be with e-mail attachments and the good news is, there's no need to change your existing e-mail client. Pando works by creating a torrent-like link file which you can then send in the body of your e-mail for the recipient to click on. There’s no need to be online when the recipient downloads the file and there’s no compression, FTP or dodgy web uploading applets to deal with. The reason you don’'t need to be online is because Pando sends files to its "super-node" servers, which means that there's always at least one "seeder" online at any given time. This seed is guaranteed for 14 days so even if you log off, your recipient can still view it. Obviously, the more people that share it too, the faster the download.</p>
<p>For those unfamiliar with FTP, Pando is fantastic since it works on the same principle as a Bittorrent client. Once the small interface is opened, you can drag and drop or select “add-file” to create a ".pando” file which you can then e-mail to whoever you want once it is uploaded. </p>
<p>The main drawback is that the recipient has to have Pando installed to receive the file. If you transfer files to someone regularly, this is not a problem but if it’'s just the odd file you want to send, then it could be a nuisance to ask someone to install it just to see your file. Be warned also that Pando cannot guarantee security although the developers assure that Pando has 256bit AES end-to-end encryption built in making it technically one of the most secure ways to transfers files online today. The only way that someone could realistically compromise your security however is by hacking into your e-mail account.</p>
<p>Whilst Pando is obviously open to abuse by sharing illegal files, most people go to the major Torrent sites to do that, meaning Pando is refreshingly free of any copyrighted material flying around and causing problems. Overall, it’'s a great solution for those unfamiliar with FTP who need to send big files regularly.</p><p>Download <a title="Pando 2.1.5.5" href="http://pando.en.softonic.com"><strong>Pando 2.1.5.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Shareaza 4.0]]></title>
   <link>http://shareaza.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/22000/22044/2_screen1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Shareaza started out life as the legendary Gnutella network but today is one of the most realistic competitors to eMule.</p>
<p>Shareaza is a completely free P2P file sharing system. The program features Multi-Network Support which basically means it can connect up to 4 separate Peer-to-Peer networks at the same time meaning more hits and faster downloads. You can download and upload from the EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Gnutella2 (G2) networks. The latest release features something called "Collections" too. Collections basically group previews of album covers, descriptions, and song lists all in one complete package. It's designed to help you discover similar music to that you already like although in reality, it's not that useful. The interface is very simple to use - very much like eMule. All the search results are displayed clearly including file type, size and estimated download time. You can also choose to filter searches by file type such as picture, video or software.</p>
<p><b>Shareaza is one of the best P2P networks out there although it still pales in comparison to eMule in terms of results and download speeds.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Shareaza 4.0" href="http://shareaza.en.softonic.com"><strong>Shareaza 4.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[DreaMule 3.2]]></title>
   <link>http://dreamule.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/70000/70202/2_dreamuspdistorcidosx5.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>DreaMule is a nicely designed file sharing program which follows the format of eMule, the famous P2P application. The structure of the two applications is basically the same: the way you search and download files and also how you prioritize them. The plus of DreaMule is an easier searching tool and a more pleasant, user friendly interface, together with a hidden, vital enhancement which puts many people off file sharing programs.</p>
<p>DreaMule resolves the issue of having a ‘low ID’, which is the Achilles' heel of all eMule users and causes very slow downloads or very long waiting lists before a download can start. Usually this happens when users use a firewall or a protected router. They are still able to upload and download files but need the help of servers to be reached by other clients. Their IP/ports are not exchanged between other peers, limiting their possibilities for finding sources. You will have to decide for yourself whether this major issue is definitely solved or not, meanwhile I can say the programs had no problem in finding and connecting immediately to many sources to download copyright-free materials.</p>
<p><b>It’s an open source, ad-free application which improves eMule’s main features making file sharing friendlier and faster. It’s your turn now to give the last word.</b></p><p>Download <a title="DreaMule 3.2" href="http://dreamule.en.softonic.com"><strong>DreaMule 3.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[eMule 0.49b Beta 1]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/22000/22897/2_transfer.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>eMule stands out from most of its rival P2P clients in the fact that it is open source. The great thing about this is that you’re free of pesky spyware and adware, leaving you free to get on with your downloading in peace. What’s more, eMule doesn’t rely on one central server like many older clients. By using a multitude of different servers, eMule's network is virtually impossible to shut down, and proves very robust and secure.</p>
<p>A simple user interface goes a long way to making eMule a cinch to use. This doesn’t mean it lacks depth though, and its features are some of the most advanced we’ve seen in a P2P client. For instance, eMule lets you view all manner of information on machines you’re downloading from, call up charts outlining downloading stats and check download status through an advanced progress bar.</p>
<p>The fact that eMule uses a large network of servers means the search results are abundant, but there’s one major annoyance with the client – it’s very slow at downloading files. This is largely because of the way it handles download priority, which takes into account the number of servers you’re connected to, the connection speed, and size of the file. eMule also relies heavily on a ‘credit scoring’ system, whereby people who use the service a lot are rewarded with faster downloads. While some may champion this as being in the true spirit of file sharing, the system makes it awfully frustrating for users new to eMule who are penalized with ultra slow downloads.</p>
<p>Having said this, it’s not difficult to see why eMule has become the most popular P2P app, and if you’re prepared to break the law and download music over a network it makes for the perfect accomplice. If you love downloading, you'll love eMule.</p><p>Download <a title="eMule 0.49b Beta 1" href="http://emule.en.softonic.com"><strong>eMule 0.49b Beta 1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[iMesh 7.2]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/10000/10861/2_imesh1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Given the number of once-mighty file sharing clients and networks that have been forced to shut down following action by the RIAA, the developers of iMesh have decided to go legit. Well, sort of. It seems the remit of the P2P client is now to distribute content that is “100% legal,” deliver a thriving online music community, and offer users premium music downloads. </p>
<p>On the surface, the client and service looks highly polished. Complete with a colourful, GUI drawing more than a little inspiration from iTunes, it’s easy to find your way around. If you’ve never slapped your eyes on a P2P client before then you’ll almost certainly be impressed by the speed ease in which you can search for music and video, manage playlists and enjoy your downloads through a slick media player. You’ll also likely be impressed by the fact that you can join a community of users in making friends, exchanging messages and sharing media libraries. There’s also an online music download centre where you can pay to download tracks from some of your favourite artists.</p>
<p>Although these features may look great to the uninitiated user, more seasoned download freaks will quickly realize that iMesh is now suffering from a severe identity crisis. Is it a musical media player and premium download store like iTunes? Is it a place to hang out with fellow audiophile music fans like MySpace? Is it a client for getting hold of free music and video like Limewire and eMule? Actually, it’s all three, but the trouble is it doesn’t come close to any of the aforementioned apps in terms of performance.</p>
<p>If you want the benefit of having all of these services under one interface then it’s fine. The fact is though, that iTunes offers a far more comprehensive selection of pay-for music and MySpace has an infinitely larger user base. As for downloading tracks for free with iMesh, the boundaries are blurred even further. While it claims to offer nothing but legal files, it’s still possible to obtain copyrighted material using the clients albeit just a handful of results from a search – so renegade file hunters wouldn’t dream of giving up their eMules of Limewires and switching to iMesh. </p>
<p>There’s no disputing the fact that iMesh is a neatly-packaged app which has a noble stab at embracing the world of legal media downloads. It’s simple to operate and has some great features for connecting to an enthusiastic community of users. However, it’s hard to see this community staying loyal to iMesh as the bigger purveyors of legal and illegal music services continue to offer access to a much greater selection of content.</p><p>Download <a title="iMesh 7.2" href="http://imesh.en.softonic.com"><strong>iMesh 7.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[FrostWire 4.17.0]]></title>
   <link>http://frostwire-win.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/45000/45854/2_640x411search.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Frostwire is a hidden gem among Peer to Peer (P2P) applications. Built on the Limewire code but free of any advertising, Frostwire is one of the most accessible and reliable P2P applications you will find, and it doesn’t annoy you with pop ups or ads asking you to buy stuff.</p>
<p>The simple search bar, divided by category, makes it a breeze to browse for a file, whether it is a video, image, audio, or program. Frostwire has a “what’s new” button to check out what popular files users have recently exchanged. We also enjoyed the direct connect option. If you know the IP address of one of your friends, type it in the box and Frostwire will browse that user’s files. This is a quick way of sharing files with someone else. It can come in handy when working on a project and exchanging documents. The only little snag we have with direct connect is that it doesn’t let you enter the username, much simpler than looking for your friend’s IP address.</p>
<p>Downloading with Frostwire is very intuitive. After you’ve searched and found the file you are looking for, double-click on it to start the downloading process. The speed of your download depends firstly on the quality of your connection (broadband is a minimum), if you’ve correctly opened your router’s ports and whether you’re downloading a popular file or not. When you’re configuring the application, you can set content filters, to avoid downloading copyright protected material, adult content or Windows Media files.</p>
<p>The best way to check the quality of the audio or video you’re downloading is via Frostwire’s media player. Well integrated into the client it gives you an immediate preview or your file.</p>
<p>Frostwire is a pure version of <a href="/ie/21803">Limewire</a>, built as a not-for-profit project, and its developers claim it will never support DRM or any type of advertising. With the threatening cloud of lawsuits gobbling up P2P clients one at a time and forcing them to go legit, Frostwire’s future is in the balance. But the ad-free P2P client is still on its feet, and that very fact added to its reliability make it one of the most attractive of the remaining P2P clients.</p><p>Download <a title="FrostWire 4.17.0" href="http://frostwire-win.en.softonic.com"><strong>FrostWire 4.17.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Podmailing 0.10.0]]></title>
   <link>http://podmailing.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/69000/69700/2_podmail01.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Large files are always difficult to share online. Free file sharing sites are a pain, not everybody has an FTP server to share stuff and sharing them by email can take ages – if your email server can handle a 10MB email attachment at all.</p>
<p>Fortunately now there's another way to share big-sized files using email: Podmailing. Of course it doesn't work the usual way (message plus attached file) but more like as a P2P client or maybe I should say P2M client, which is the right way to name this file sharing protocol. The idea is not new (see <a href="http://pando.en.softonic.com/">Pando</a>) but Podmailing has launched to add more choice to the P2M market.</p>
<p>The program is really easy to use. Simply click on the "New" button, select the files or folders you want to share, enter the email addresses and add a message. That's pretty much everything, although bear in mind that you must leave the program open (and your Internet connection on) in order to send the file.</p>
<p>The addressees of your podmail will receive a message in their inboxes with a link to download the file, which they'll be able to do very comfortably from their own web browser without the need for any third-party apps. Anyway, there's also the possibility to download the file via Podmailing or using the BitTorrent protocol (which also works with Podmailing, as this program is also a torrent client).</p>
<p>The main drawback I found is that you have to wait until the file is completely uploaded before starting to download it directly from the browser, so if your friend wants to share a 9GB file you'd better be patient. At least you can always start downloading it right away by using the Podmailing app or any BitTorrent client, which don't require the file to be finished uploading. Also, uploaded files are saved for 30 days on the Podmailing's servers.</p>
<p><b>Podmailing is a new client for the P2M protocol with which you can easily share large-sized files on the Internet. It may not be the fastest method but it's reliable and above all, very easy to use.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Podmailing 0.10.0" href="http://podmailing.en.softonic.com"><strong>Podmailing 0.10.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[eMule Plus 1.2d]]></title>
   <link>http://emule-plus.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/24000/24725/2_emule2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>eMule Plus is a spin-off of the highly successful eMule project and mainly aims to improve both its interface and efficiency. Based on the eDonkey 2000 P2P network, the developer slogan for the project is, “The eye candy eMule client, feel the boogie.” So we got down with the boogie to see if it lives up to the hype.</p>
<p>As far as the eye candy goes, the main interface is almost identical to the original eMule so don’t expect any big surprises there. The main changes involve the way the program handles downloads. In a nutshell this means one thing – your downloads should be more stable. The way it verifies files as well means that you should also end-up with fewer corrupt or false files. In terms of speed, we noticed very little difference between eMule and eMule Plus although the latter is supposed to be a little bit slower. This is because it aims to increase the number of other seeds available to avoid the problem in eMule where people seek the fastest download and then switch-off. The result is that although you may not experience quite the same download speeds, you should get a more consistent download which could mean you eventually download the file quicker.</p>
<p>Whether eMule Plus is more stable is still unclear. Over prolonged use, users report differing experiences although this will also depend on what other programs you are running alongside it. As with the original program, you are more likely to experience instability issues if you have multiple downloads of big files left running over an extended period of time. </p>
<p>eMule Plus seems to have pretty much all the benefits of eMule – except that it doesn't seem to be updated as often as the original. However, if you’ve experienced persistent problems with the original eMule, then eMule Plus is definitely worth a go. You should certainly experience more stable downloads if nothing else.</p><p>Download <a title="eMule Plus 1.2d" href="http://emule-plus.en.softonic.com"><strong>eMule Plus 1.2d</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Cabos 0.7.9]]></title>
   <link>http://cabos.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/39000/39059/2_cabos4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Cabos may not be as famous as Limewire or eMule but it remains a very good peer to peer file sharing client.</p>
<p>In fact, users of Limewire will immediately find the similarities in Cabos' interface. Your network, downloads and uploads are easily accessible from the menu on the left. Elements in these sections will be displayed in a list in the center of the interface. The search box on the top left is the best way to look for content, and given that Cabos makes use of Gnutella, the third biggest peer to peer network, you're guaranteed to find what you're looking for. Thanks to iTunes integration, you can search for tracks or videos stored in Apple's media player directly from Cabos.</p>
<p>The peer to peer client may not have any advanced features and you may not always benefit from ultrafast connection speeds, however it remains a very simple to use P2P application. What worries us though is that the client has not been updated for a while, and could be in need of some improvements.</p>
<p><b>Cabos is an easy to use P2P client which makes use of the third biggest peer to peer network, Gnutella.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Cabos 0.7.9" href="http://cabos.en.softonic.com"><strong>Cabos 0.7.9</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Morpheus Basic 5.5.1]]></title>
   <link>http://morpheus.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/14000/14111/2_m1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Morpheus is one of those age old P2P applications and, with support for Gnutella, eDonkey, Bittorrent and many others, probably the most versatile you can find on the market. The new version aims to turn the P2P client into the ultimate multimedia application. Does it succeed?</p>
<p>Morpheus has gone through a complete facelift and the new version brings a newer interface. The window is divided into 4 tabs: search results, my files, podcasts and Morpheus online, giving you an idea of what it considers important. A pane on the left side allows you to create playlists or keep track of searches and videos – although strangely  not music. Morpheus lets you also sync all your downloaded files to import them automatically to iTunes. Oddly enough, the chat tool is now hidden at the top of the interface, next to help and preferences. </p>
<p>Morpheus wants to appear as a multifaceted app, not just a simple P2P program. It includes an embedded browser, Morpheus Online, from which you can check-out the internet or find new files to share while you’re downloading. This is particularly useful when you’re looking for new podcasts. By clicking on the podcast page button in the podcasts tab, you will be taken to Morpheus’ own podcast library. While it’s not as star studded as the iTunes library, it’s full of varied and original content. The podcast tab is wisely divided into podcast and episodes, so you can browse through what you’ve downloaded. However we were quite confused by the whole podcast downloading procedure. The progress bar is hidden in the file window of the My Files tab. Why didn’t Morpheus leave this in the podcast section?</p>
<p>Morpheus has also beefed-up its security. You can now select your antivirus application to automatically scan downloaded files. The program also includes solid parental control so you can enter hazardous terms into the block list to avoid your kids searching for violent or pornographic material. You can also add a password to make sure you control who has access to Morpheus. The application also introduces UDP technology to improve the performance of downloads and allow secure file sharing between 2 firewall protected PCs.</p>
<p>This new version comes with many interesting enhancements, but not enough to get us overexcited. Add to that the many drawbacks we found in the application. The interface for example is way too clunky, and it’s safe to say that lies in the two large ads at the top and the bottom of the program (which disappear if you buy the Pro version). The “My Files” tab has an additional file window at the bottom, which adds to the confusion in the interface. The one click burning function is something we were eager to try out but was nowhere to be seen.</p>
<p>However hard Morpheus tries at integrating cool features like web browsing or podcasting, we figure the application should only be used for what it’s good at i.e.P2P downloading. The program gives access to all the P2P networks, even Bittorrent, and the new version introduces safer and quicker transfer thanks to UDP technology. The other extra features in the application like the library structure or web browser felt a bit awkward, and therefore failed at turning the program into a true multimedia application. Let’s hope Morpheus gets it right in the future.</p><p>Download <a title="Morpheus Basic 5.5.1" href="http://morpheus.en.softonic.com"><strong>Morpheus Basic 5.5.1</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[BearShare 6.2]]></title>
   <link>http://bearshare.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/12000/12957/2_search.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Even though eMule is by far our most popular P2P app, BearShare is still going strong and continues to follow closely behind it on Softonic. Like LimeWire, this P2P sharing app is based on the Gnutella network but unlike LimeWire, it comes with adware so be warned. You will be subjected at various intervals to advertising pop-ups and it seems even if you tell it not to install the ad bundle, it still gets turns up on your PC somehow. </p>
<p>Bearshare's basic interface is functional but very plain. It's got a very similar feel to eMule and it's not difficult to use with a simple search box and file type field, although beginners might be thrown off by the amount of technical information relating to servers, which are best ignored. </p>
<p>So most importantly, what results does it throw up and what's the speed like?. In a nutshell, not half as many or as fast as eMule. We found that the connection speed was quite long  and the speeds on the whole slower than you would generally get on eMule.  The search times are also rather long sometimes taking up to 10 or 15 seconds to bring up a result. It is also limited to MP3, MPEG, AVI, ASF, MOV, JPEG, GIF and OGG files which is somewhat limited compared to eMule. </p>
<p>BearShare has some pretty basic functions although it does contains a few original tools such as the adult content filter to block or keep adult or X X-rated material from ever touching your hard-drive. This still doesn't stop fake files getting through but offers you a decent level of protection. The bandwidth throttle is also particularly useful and offers options for enhanced connection management and improved downloading. </p>
<p>One of the better features is an option which allows you to connect directly to other friends’ PC's connected to BearShare which and enables you to get considerably faster downloads. Of course, all the other standard functions in a P2P app are there - including automatic resume feature, chat, and media player with full-screen preview mode.</p>
<p>If you're looking for a wide choice of downloadable files, you're definitely better off trying eMule or even LimeWire but if you are a beginner to P2P file sharing, BearShare is a fairly simple and user friendly initiation into the world.</p><p>Download <a title="BearShare 6.2" href="http://bearshare.en.softonic.com"><strong>BearShare 6.2</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[CrossLoop 2.11]]></title>
   <link>http://crossloop.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/58000/58575/2_crossloop2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>If you’re a bit of a computer whiz, then you probably often get asked by friends and family to sort out their latest PC disaster. However, if you live far apart, have a busy lifestyle or can’t get there easily physically, you might find Crossloop a godsend. There are many applications out there that allow you to share desktops but perhaps none that do it more easily and simply than Crossloop.</p>
<p>CrossLoop is basically a free secure screen sharing utility designed for people of all technical backgrounds so you don’t need to be a geek to use it. It allows you to connect to another user's computer and share their desktop without having to change any firewall or router settings. This is obviously perfect if you need to find out why someone is having problems with their PC or if you just want to simply share information with them.</p>
<p>The key to this program’s appeal is its simplicity. In fact, the developers claim you’ll be sharing desktops within 60 seconds of installation. After installing CrossLoop, you will see a welcome screen with two tabs. Select the ‘Join’ tab if you would like to connect and control a friend's PC. Select the ‘Host’ tab if you would like to temporarily share access to your PC. This host tab contains an important 12-digit access code that your friend will need to enter to connect to your PC. Obviously, the only requirement is that your friend has Crossloop installed too to initiate a session. Once done, you’re ready to go. A separate window opens with your friend’s desktop and you can tinker to your hearts content.</p>
<p>There’s not much you can do to customise such a simple program but the developers have recently spiced up the tabs with some new skins such as Aqua, Jungle, Nebula and even Pink Lemonade. The most recent release features a completely new design and they've extended the networking community functions. Now you can create your own profile where you can view your login history and rate those that have helped you. For those that are really handy, you can also receive a Crossloop "badge" and advertise your services on the site - great for IT support professionals.</p>
<p>Obviously, the main concern with such P2P connections is security. However, the developers maintain that all sent information is highly encrypted with a128-bit algorithm using the randomly generated 12-digit access code mentioned earlier. There’s no need to worry about anyone accessing your PC without permission either – a popup requesting permission from you alerts you before any information is exchanged.</p>
<p>The only real drawbacks of Crossloop are that as yet, it doesn’t offer file sending or a chat function. This is not a disaster because you can always use a separate instant messaging application to do this but these features would be the icing on the cake. Nevertheless, Crossloop really is an excellent application for what it offers. The fact that it is free only adds to its appeal, considering similar programs such as Copilot charge anything up to $5 for 24 hours of use. However, the popularity of this program means that the developers may start charging for it soon: so take advantage of it now whilst it's free!</p>
<p>To keep up with the latest developments with Crossloop, don’t forget to check the developer blog.</p><p>Download <a title="CrossLoop 2.11" href="http://crossloop.en.softonic.com"><strong>CrossLoop 2.11</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Qnext 3.0.5]]></title>
   <link>http://qnext.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/39000/39572/2_qnext1.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Our Universal Instant Messenger keeps you connected to all popular IM's, you can also Talk Online anywhere around the world for free, host a live Video Conference or Transfer Files of any size with complete security.</p>
<p>But the closer you look, the better it gets. Qnext allows you to create private, shared environments called Zones where invite other users to securely share your content and online services. A Zone can contain exciting services such as File Sharing, Group Text Chat, Photo Sharing and Live Online Games. You can also connect with other users around the world using Qnext's IRC service. Our Jukebox service gives you private access to streaming music without the hassle of downloading files. And this is just the beginning - Qnext will be offering many new services to enhance your online experience.</p>
<p>We have also included a powerful remote access service that gives you fast, easy and secure access to your computer from anywhere in the world using QnextMyPC.</p>
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<li>Stay connected to your online buddy lists on other IM clients</li>
<li>High level security using 192-bit data encryption</li>
<li>Fast, direct P2P connections between users</li>
<li>Easy content and service sharing using Qnext Zones</li>
<li>Permission-based sharing between friends</li>
<li>Multi-language support</li>
<li>Personalize Qnext with downloadable skins</li>
</ul></p><p>Download <a title="Qnext 3.0.5" href="http://qnext.en.softonic.com"><strong>Qnext 3.0.5</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Wuala Alpha]]></title>
   <link>http://wuala.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/68000/68968/2_Wuala2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Wuala is an online drive, accessible from anywhere. Based on P2P technology, it stores encrypted versions of your documents around the Wuala network, so that they will always be available to you with no risk of server breakdown. Thanks to a multi-download system (as bytes of your files are located on different PCs of the network), you will access your files quickly. The program in itself is highly usable and has a pleasant design. All the files you store are set as private by default but if you need to share them with your friends, groups or with the whole network, you can do that easily by changing their availability. </p>
<p>The downsides are that you need the application installed to access your files, and this may be a problem when you are not at home or in the office. Furthermore, in order to use more than 1GB of storage you need to make the same amount of space available on your own hard-disk, for sharing over the network. I.E. if you would like to store files of 50GB, you’d have to make 50GB available on your own hard-disk.</p>
<p>The application could come in handy for anyone who needs to regularly back up data. In that case, one would have a secure virtual disk, always available. For users who just need to have a limited online hard-disk, accessible from a web-page thus without any installation, there are simpler useful services, like eSnips.com.</p>
<p><b>Wuala is a potentially very interesting application for secure backups and sharing documents with a working group but some of its restrictions limit its utility.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Wuala Alpha" href="http://wuala.en.softonic.com"><strong>Wuala Alpha</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[VIP Torrent 1.7.0.0]]></title>
   <link>http://vip-torrent.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/68000/68800/2_nuevo.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Torrents have rapidly become one of the quickest and easiest forms of file sharing and VIP Torrent aims to take this trend to the masses in style.</p>
<p>Like all the best torrent sites and engines, VIP Torrent is based on the Bittorrent protocol although it relies heavily on Java which makes it rather sluggish at times. However, it does connect with hundreds of different P2P networks at the same time meaning that you get a decent amount of hits and download options. The program has a simple wizard to help you configure and setup the client. The main aim of this is to ensure that the ports are opened because without this, you're not going to have very fast downloads. Despite the Java, it still manages to be fairly light on CPU power. The application tries to appeal to a wide range of users by allowing you to select from beginner, intermediate or advanced settings. In each mode, you are presented with a different levels of options based on your expertise. Whatever your level though, probably the most useful innovation is that it displays the "health" of your downloads whilst they are in progress. It's also useful for those that can't wait for a program to download or are worried about fake downloads as it allows you to preview files as they downloading. In addition, it allows you to chat and e-mail other users from which are downloading very easily. It features a very useful health button which allows you to see the status of each of your download file and also a send-to-friend button which enables this option via e-mail, blog entry or webpage.VIP Torrent is a client P2P to share and download all kinds of files.</p>
<p><b>This is a brave attempt at making an e-mule style client dedicated to torrents although you may find that it still can't replace traditional torrent sites and downloading through a dedicated torrent client in terms of both number of hits and speed.</b></p><p>Download <a title="VIP Torrent 1.7.0.0" href="http://vip-torrent.en.softonic.com"><strong>VIP Torrent 1.7.0.0</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Ares Galaxy 2.0.9]]></title>
   <link>http://ares-galaxy.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://enscreenshots.softonic.com/s2en/21000/21824/2_a4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Bittorrent and Gnutella might be hogging the headlines of the peer to peer (P2P) world, but close behind comes Ares, a successful P2P application that boasts of having its own decentralized network and a simple, quick access interface. Ares spun-off from Gnutella in 2002, and since then has been building a strong and dedicated community of users.</p>
<p>Installing Ares only takes a few minutes and the interface is simple enough that anybody will feel comfortable with it. The new version has a very sleek and dark interface, not unlike that of WMP 11. When you start Ares, it lets you auto scan your PC to find files you might like to share on the network. Beginners will be relieved to know that there is no complex  configuration process involved. Once Ares is installed, all you need to do is select the search tab and type the name of the file you want to download. Once it appears, double click on it to begin downloading. You’ll be able to check its progress in the transfer tab.  The recent update adds bittorrent support, opening Ares up to loads of new content.</p>
<p>If you enjoy exchanging words with other users, click on the chat tab and connect to one of the thousands of channels available. You can pick up tips on how to use Ares better, ask which files other users recommend or just chit chat about your life in general. You can even insert emoticons into your conversation and keep a list of your favorite chat channels.</p>
<p>Of all the P2P programs, Ares probably features the widest preview screen. You can set it to fit to screen or adjust it to your preference. This is a great way of making sure you’re downloading the right movie or to get a sneak peak at your downloads.</p>
<p>Unlike WinMX or FileNavigator, the two other spin-off Gnutella projects, Ares did not drop into obscurity and unites a flourishing community of users. However, the same old problems usually seem to arise. According to many Ares users the application suffers from constant connectivity troubles making it difficult to properly search for a file or to successfully complete downloads. Others will worry that Ares is a much smaller network than the globally used Gnutella and does not offer quite as much download sources.</p>
<p>Ares is an ambitious project, and the fact that it still remains standing while eDonkey has fallen at the hands of the RIAA, is characteristic of its reliability. Thanks to a strong community of users, a simple interface, a great preview page and multichat service, Ares remains a P2P application of choice for anybody interested into sharing files over the internet.</p><p>Download <a title="Ares Galaxy 2.0.9" href="http://ares-galaxy.en.softonic.com"><strong>Ares Galaxy 2.0.9</strong></a> in <a title="Free software downloads and reviews - Softonic" href="http://en.softonic.com/">Softonic</a></p>]]></description>
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   <pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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