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  <pubdate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:43:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[BitComet 1.05]]></title>
   <link>http://bitcomet.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/35000/35799/2_comet3.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>From slow beginnings, BitComet has risen to become one of the most popular torrent client downloads on Softonic. For users accustomed to the often sparse interfaces of torrent apps, BitComet surprises with its flashy icons and multitude of options that give you more control over your downloads. For those that want a no-fuss client, the extra features may simply get in the way.</p>
<p>Once a torrent is selected for download with BitComet, a dialog pops up allowing you to determine the location to save to and select exactly which files in the torrent you want. Once downloading, the regular stop, pause, cancel, update etc options are all available plus a handy “remove torrent & all files” option which removes all trace of an unwanted torrent from your PC. Many users report the download rates are good although note no particular difference with other client speeds. The best feature however is a ‘preview media’ option, which forces the torrent to download sequentially instead of randomly thus allowing you to preview any multimedia downloads. It’s a great way to avoid broken links, but, on the downside, it will slow down your download considerably. </p>
<p>Another interesting feature is the ‘intelligent disk cache’ which really comes into its own on high speed connections. If you are lucky enough to get download transfer rates of 500 kb/s or higher, activating it allows BitComet to cache the data to access the disk less frequently. The result of this is that it doesn’t slow down your PC as receiving large amounts of data can sometimes do.</p>
<p>Forum reports from foreign users suggest that the program has not been translated properly from English, yet this doesn’t affect the capacities of BitComet.  The other downside is that the uninstall procedure is not particularly clean. The application directory remains as does the registry entry although you can remove the former manually and the latter with any good registry cleaner. </p>
<p>There are simpler clients out there, such as uTorrent <a href="/ie/43961">uTorrent</a> and <a href="/ie/ 31008">Azureus</a> that offer the same download rates but with less fuss. If you have a particularly fast connection, can’t wait for your files to download before watching them and enjoy a torrent client with lots of whistles and bells, BitComet might be for you.</p><p>Download <a title="BitComet 1.05" href="http://bitcomet.en.softonic.com"><strong>BitComet 1.05</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, 10 Oct 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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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.<br /> <br />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, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[LimeWire Basic 4.18.8]]></title>
   <link>http://limewire.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/12000/12933/2_limewire.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Limewire, one of the world’s most popular peer-to-peer filesharing applications, has received a lawsuit from the RIAA, who are demanding $115 million in damages, claiming the application promotes the infringement of copyright. Similar applications like Grokster and Kazaa have been forced to go legal and there is speculation as to just how long LimeWire will resist until they have to buckle and pay up. The existence of the popular P2P application is not under threat, but if you haven’t given it a try yet, here’s just what makes it a standout program. </p>
<p>In terms of file sharing, LimeWire is the cream of the crop, offering the essential peer-to- peer tools in what is probably the friendliest interface of applications in its class. Beginners will appreciate the search bar, which allows you to select the type of file you’re looking for, video, image, audio, program or file. LimeWire 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 LimeWire will browse that user’s files. This is a quick way of sharing files with someone else and 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 LimeWire 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. We would like to point out the effort that Limewire takes to make itself accessible to beginners. Not only does a tip pop up every time you launch the application, the help option also leads you to LimeWire’s support centre, FAQs and a forum to get in contact with other users. </p>
<p>The lawsuit carried out by the RIAA is all the more surprising because of the measures LimeWire takes to keep you in the realms of legality. If you decide to download LimeWire from its website, you will first have to agree you will not use it for copyright infringement. When you’re configuring the application, you can set content filters, to avoid downloading files that copyright owners do not want you to share. To avoid embarrassing situations, make sure you tick the “block adult content” box, which will filter out any pornographic files from your searches.</p>
<p>The best way of checking the quality of the audio or video you’re downloading is via LimeWire’s mini player. It’s fairly basic and to par with the players you find in similar filesharing applications, but we appreciated the way it was integrated in the application.</p>
<p>If there’s one thing that we’re still expecting from the LimeWire team, it’s that it finally decides to jump on the BitTorrent bandwagon. Torrents are the way forward when it comes to peer to peer file sharing because of the speed, the security and freshness of downloads. Large files like movies or complete seasons of TV series are much easier to download via BitTorrent. We were also annoyed by the “buy the PRO version” window that popped up every time we started LimeWire.</p>
<p>For its wealth of possibilities and huge base of users, (more than 4 million simultaneously on the Gnutella network) we encourage you to give LimeWire a test drive. Because of the controversial nature of the application, you should always make sure that you aren’t using LimeWire for illegal activities like copyright infringement. However don’t be scared off by the legality issue. LimeWire, like most P2P applications is one of the most exciting possibilities that the internet gives us. It would be a shame not to give it a try. You should also check out Frostwire, the not-for-profit project of the LimeWire development team.</p><p>Download <a title="LimeWire Basic 4.18.8" href="http://limewire.en.softonic.com"><strong>LimeWire Basic 4.18.8</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, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Shareaza 2.4.0]]></title>
   <link>http://shareaza.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/22000/22044/2_screen2.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 peer to peer (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.</p>
<p>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 2.4.0" href="http://shareaza.en.softonic.com"><strong>Shareaza 2.4.0</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, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[BitTorrent 6.1.1]]></title>
   <link>http://bittorrent.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/29000/29371/2_mainwindow.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The torrent phenomenon is one of the most hyped about in the world of technology among Peer to Peer (P2P) users. It consists of sharing large files, like movies, software, or games anonymously and quickly with other peers. The file you want to download is cut up into small segments shared by users, creating what is called a swarm, and does not go through a central server, significantly reducing the bulk of file transfers, The Bittorrent client is actually the first P2P application to use this technology and became immensely popular when it was released. Torrents are considered by online users as a great way to download recently released movies or tv shows.</p>
<p>Thanks to a straightforward, uncluttered interface Bittorrent appears as a friendly torrent client that beginners will feel comfortable with. We particularly appreciated the integrated search box to look for files on the bittorrent website. Once you’ve found the torrent you want, download it to your PC, open it up inside Bittorrent and let the client do its job. The speed at which you download will depend on the number of seeds, that is people who have the complete file and are sharing it. The more seeds there are the quicker files will download.</p>
<p>You can set multiple torrent downloads and the downloading speed is fairly quick. It’s easy to configure the client and we suggest choosing the right port and setting upload and download rate limits to avoid hogging your bandwidth. It’s also good to set your downloads by priority to monitor more precisely how your torrents are doing.</p>
<p>Compared to the exhaustive <a href="/ie/31008">Azureus</a>, Bittorrent is very simplistic. It doesn’t provide half as many statistics and doesn’t let you customize the interface. Integrating a search box is a great idea, but it limits searches to the bittorrent website, not considered the most thorough source by torrent aficionados.</p>
<p>If you’re a newbie to the torrent world, Bittorrent is a good bet. It’s safe, stable and sharp. Associated with the huge database of legal torrents that is the bittorrent website, it makes for a very rich P2P experience. Advanced users will probably frown upon its lack of options but others should give it a try.</p><p>Download <a title="BitTorrent 6.1.1" href="http://bittorrent.en.softonic.com"><strong>BitTorrent 6.1.1</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, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[easyMule 1.04]]></title>
   <link>http://easymule.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/73000/73618/2_Untitled_4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>It's hard to imagine eMule being made any easier but easyMule does a pretty good job of it for those that find the world's number one P2P client a bit too complicated.</p>
<p>easyMule offers a sleek interface that looks almost identical to eMule but has obviously been stripped down. Conveniently, you can play files while you are downloading (as long as there's enough to read), which reduces the risk of downloading fake or corrupted files. In addition, easyMule features a safety disk buffer which protects your hard drive from malicious files before they manage to damage your system.</p>
<p>easyMule uses exactly the same P2P principle as eMule to connect to networks although not exactly the same servers. This brings one of the major weaknesses of easyMule to light - it doesn't really offer as many hits as eMule. However, it does offer a decent hit rate and download speeds are comparable. </p>
<p><b>easyMule is definitely easier than eMule to use although I can only imagine that young kids would really benefit from this as eMule is not a complicated program.</b></p><p>Download <a title="easyMule 1.04" href="http://easymule.en.softonic.com"><strong>easyMule 1.04</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, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Orbit Downloader 2.7.6]]></title>
   <link>http://orbit-downloader.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/59000/59875/2_orbit5.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Download managers are one of the most important component of any PC users' tool kit since so many e-mails contains attachments that need to be downloaded on a daily basis.</p>
<p>That's not forgetting files and music and anything else that your hard drive accumulates during the day as you click away. Most people have a browser integrated download manager but sometimes, its nice to have a separate application to do the job in case your browser crashes and your downloads disappear with it.</p>
<p>Orbit Downloader is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-use free download manager which is usually based on P2P and multi-source downloading technology. This means that downloading with Orbit Downloader is usually super fast. Orbit Downloader supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MMS and RTSP protocols although its developers claim that it can increase speeds by up to 500% are a bit far fetched. However, you may experience increases in speed of up to two or even three times as much using Orbit Downloader depending on the file and host.</p>
<p>What's also impressive is that Orbit Downloader is super lightweight occupying a very minuscule amount of RAM which is important if you've got multiple downloads running at once. Orbit Downloader has also got a handy Flash capture tool which allows you to save Flash video files from YouTube and DailyMotion etc without the need to use a separate video downloader.</p>
<p><b>Fast, easy to use and very lightweight, Orbit Downloader is a competitive alternative to any browser-integrated download manager.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Orbit Downloader 2.7.6" href="http://orbit-downloader.en.softonic.com"><strong>Orbit Downloader 2.7.6</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, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Hamachi 1.0.3.0]]></title>
   <link>http://hamachi.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/38000/38594/2_hamachi05.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>The P2P protocol is frequently used to exchange files and other data between users, but some people regard it as quite an insecure method.</p>
<p>If you too are worried about security when it comes to online transfers, use Hamachi instead. This handy tool lets you connect two computers via Internet by creating your own private network and protecting it with industry-standard encryption algorithms. This means that your communications will be safe from prying eyes at all times, creating a private channel between both computers.</p>
<p>Hamachi features a simple step-by step tutorial that launches the first time you use the program, showing you how to use the main functions. At first sight, it all looks very easy to use. Complications arise later on when trying to share files between computers: you'll need to have a user account with enough privileges in the target PC, or so it seemed in our testing, during which we were unable to share files due to right issues. Oh well, at least we could have a chat – a very safe one, of course.</p>
<p><b>Hamachi is a great solution to establish safe, private P2P connections between two computers; unfortunately it's not as easy to use as it seems at first sight.</b></p><p>Download <a title="Hamachi 1.0.3.0" href="http://hamachi.en.softonic.com"><strong>Hamachi 1.0.3.0</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, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[TVUPlayer 2.3.7.1]]></title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/36000/36176/2_tvu-02.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Thanks to the constant improvement of broadband connections, watching TV over the internet is now possible. The current trend is to use Peer to Peer (P2P) technology to stream media quickly to consumers. TVU Player allows you to watch major cable channels over the internet, by sharing your bandwidth with other users.</p>
<p>TVU Player usually streams around 20 different channels, from a large American sports network to the major Chinese television channel and you can watch everything from gossip to movies or sports. TVU Player is extremely simple to use, you only have to double click on the channel of your choice, wait a few minutes for it to buffer, and start watching. Refreshing every now and then lets you check whether new channels are on offer.</p>
<p>TVU Player is a bit unstable, so you shouldn’t be surprised if it fails to initialize or if the channel you are watching tends to lag. If very few people are connected to the same channel you might get poor streaming quality, but if you are watching a popular program there should be a good number of peers sharing the load and the transmission will flow. Always remember to check the number of peers before watching a channel.</p>
<p>TVU Player doesn’t let you set your preferences, like your preferred bandwidth speed or which port to use and there is no way of getting extra information on the channels. There is a command button, but we couldn’t figure out what it was meant for, and TVU Player lacks help files to guide you out of problems. The interface window is mid-sized but you can’t enlarge it, though even if you could, we believe you would end up with a pretty poor quality image.</p>
<p>In other words, TVU Player is far from polished. However it’s an exciting application, which opens up the possibilities of television on Internet. While not everybody might be interested in watching Koweit TV, TVU Player still streams big American and Chinese channels and the other eclectic content. Don’t get taken aback by the instability of the application. If you have a solid broadband connection and a keen sense of curiosity, we suggest giving it a try to get a glimpse of the near future of television.</p><p>Download <a title="TVUPlayer 2.3.7.1" href="http://tvuplayer.en.softonic.com"><strong>TVUPlayer 2.3.7.1</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>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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>
   <link>http://ccfile.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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[Avast! Home 4.8.1229]]></title>
   <link>http://avast-home.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/18000/18007/2_a2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Some anti-virus programs cause more problems than they solve. Avast! Home Edition anti-virus is thankfully not one of those as it exceeds expectations while remaining free. Lightweight, vigilant and most importantly, effective, this could be the answer to your prayers if you’ve had no luck finding a virus checker you like.</p>
<p>The developers make a point of stressing that this program is strictly not for institutional use – it is designed specifically for the threats most home users face daily. Their philosophy is that efficient home virus protection is essential in preventing users one day being struck by a serious global virus. What impresses you immediately with Avast! is its vigilance. It’s likely that within minutes of installation, you’ll receive a pop up alert due to a Trojan or virus that had been incubating on your PC. If not, rest assured that it won’t be long before Avast! sets off its trademark siren and alerts you that something has been detected. The latest version of</p>
<p>Avast’s antivirus kernel promises 100% detection of ‘In-the-Wild’ viruses (viruses already spreading between users) and excellent detection of Trojan horses. Avast! provides 24 hour protection via its ‘On-Access’ scanner but you can initiate manual scans via the fairly simple user interface. You can start additional modules from here, such as the Virus Chest, Updater or Log Viewer. Another great feature of Avast! is the option to change the skin of this interface. The developer website features practically hundreds of distinctive designs made by aficionados and even offers a guide to designing your own.</p>
<p>Something often overlooked by major virus checking packages is P2P applications installed on your PC but Avast! covers this with a P2P and Instant Messenger shield. Whilst chat applications themselves do not impose any serious security risks in terms of viruses, their less sophisticated file sharing methods can easily lead to virus infections if not properly monitored. With so many infected files on P2P networks such as Kazaa and eMule too, it’s also good to know that Avast! won’t let you open them without quietly checking them first.</p>
<p>The program also features both a Web and Network shield that constantly monitors traffic. The Web Shield acts as a transparent HTTP proxy and is compatible with all major web browsers. One of the truly outstanding features of Avast! is that unlike heavyweights such as Kaspersky or Norton, you hardly notice it working in the background. This is because of a unique feature the developers call ‘Intelligent Stream Scan’ that scans objects on-the-fly, without needing to cache them locally. Even the virus updates are unobtrusive. Avast! downloads the updates gradually and only those that are absolutely essential instead of the whole database. You receive a ‘Virus database has been updated’ voice message every time this has been completed along with a small popup which you can turn off if it annoys you.</p>
<p>There really is little to fault Avast! on in a market that is saturated with too many ineffective virus checkers. Although it doesn’t guzzle resources, if you’re running it on an older machine, you might find it slows you down. Some new users also complain that conducting a simple manual scan is more complicated than it should be but if you’ve spent anytime with virus checkers, you’ll realise that its more than worth your while getting to know this excellent program.</p><p>Download <a title="Avast! Home 4.8.1229" href="http://avast-home.en.softonic.com"><strong>Avast! Home 4.8.1229</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, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[Blubster 3.0.2]]></title>
   <link>http://blubster.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/19000/19265/2_19265.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Blubster claims to not only offer you the ability to find just about any Mp3 song out there, but it also offers you the possibility to find professional quality streaming files. Once your client program connects to a gateway, you can search and download Mp3 music files from the MANOLITO protocol community. The secret behind the huge amount of Mp3's is that it allows an unlimited number of peers to connect. You've also got the option of “voice chat” to  get in touch with other music lovers with the same tastes which you can keep track of in a "Hot List". </p>
<p>The interface is clean and simple with clear buttons and a navigation toolbar on top which makes it very simple to access your shared folder, searches and file transfers. The media player is located at the bottom and you have full control of how your music sounds without much complexity. The download speeds are quite impressive too which again, is partly due to the large number of users connected at one time. Probably the coolest feature is the ability to post web links of your music files which can be sent by email to be shared via Blubster. A fresh new way to share Mp3's.</p><p>Download <a title="Blubster 3.0.2" href="http://blubster.en.softonic.com"><strong>Blubster 3.0.2</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>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[StrongDC++ 2.21]]></title>
   <link>http://strongdc.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/67000/67884/2_Untitled_4.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>StrongDC++ is an improved version of DC++ to improve download speed management for all major P2P networks.</p>
<p>The good thing is that this program requires no installation. Simply decompress the file and run the program and you're off. The next step is to select the hub that you want to connect to. The hub looks very much like DC++ but with some important improvements. For example, you can now download from simultaneous multiple users without corrupting the file, it can distribute the parts of files that are not completed and can assign the download speed according to the sources available and the dozens of possibilities in customization of the interface. The improvement of the simultaneous downloading makes a significant improvement to download times and it's much safer than normal single source downloading. The developers point out that segment position and size are decided by file size and chunks speed. You can also set sounds, change the colour scheme or icons, show popup balloons, see emoticons and much more.</p>
<p><b>A sophisticated P2P application although it's a shame there aren't more users as you won't get many hits on the files you're looking for.</b></p><p>Download <a title="StrongDC++ 2.21" href="http://strongdc.en.softonic.com"><strong>StrongDC++ 2.21</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, 23 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://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/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[SwarmPlayer 1.0.1]]></title>
   <link>http://swarmplayer.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/72000/72717/2_s2.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Sharing video is becoming increasingly important with bandwidths and hard drives getting bigger.</p>
<p>It's about time then than someone harnessed the power of P2P technology to share video which is what the developers of SwarmPlayer have done. SwarmPlayer essentially combines three ways of video watching and sharing i.e. Downloading videos, streaming videos, and watching videos while they are being generated i.e. via webcam. Effectively, SwarmPlayer allows a single player to download movies, watch video-on-demand, and watch live video streams using one technology, while taking advantage of the popularity and maturity of existing BitTorrent clients.</p>
<p>At the moment SwarmPlayer is purely in testing mode and you can only watch two videos - <br />a BBC test program (a weather report) and something called the "Fabchannel" which is basically a webcam on a TV station rooftop in Amsterdam - not very interesting. However, the SwarmPlayer principle looks good - you can see how many people are watching a stream at one time via the stats page which is great for those that are learning to produce their own broadcasts and want to know how popular it is via SwarmPlayer.</p>
<p><b>SwarmPlayer is potentially a new and exciting way to share video over the net although it may be a while before the finished product is released.</b></p><p>Download <a title="SwarmPlayer 1.0.1" href="http://swarmplayer.en.softonic.com"><strong>SwarmPlayer 1.0.1</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>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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   <title><![CDATA[CyberSieve 2.6.1]]></title>
   <link>http://cybersieve.en.softonic.com</link>
   <description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.sftcdn.net/en/scrn/57000/57739/2_cs-over.jpg" border="0" align="right" style="margin:0px 5px 5px;" /> <p>Internet filtering and parental control software program, gives you the ability to control and monitor your child’s use of the Internet, irrespective of where you are: in the neighboring room, at work, or even on vacation, thus enabling you to protect your child from the dangers of the Internet.</p>
<p>Features of CyberSieve</p>
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<li>Filter harmful websites and newsgroups</li><li>Restrict Internet time to a predetermined schedule</li><li>Decide which programs can have internet access</li><li>Limit the amount of data that can be sent or received to/from your computer</li><li>Block e-mails, online chats, instant messages and P2P connections containing inappropriate words</li><li>Set different levels of restrictions for every member of your family depending on their maturity, interests, habits, and parental control needs</li><li>Monitor your child’s use of the Internet, irrespective of where you are; in the neighboring room, at work, or even on vacation.</li><li>Get detailed Internet activity logs</li><li>Comes provided with a huge built-in database</li>
</ul></p><p>Download <a title="CyberSieve 2.6.1" href="http://cybersieve.en.softonic.com"><strong>CyberSieve 2.6.1</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>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubdate>
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