OK BURNERS...Here's the KEY to the KINGDOM....
bearshare.com
It's a great site brought to us by Smithers, er Alan SMithee. He's off filming another "great" movie and hasn't had time to tout his find. The diff between this and Napster is that it's spread out over the world on all our PCs..we allow access to what files we want and others do the same. It's truly amazing!!! And since there's no central server or database...well you get the picture
Everyone download and let's discuss this..some searches and downloads are more successful than others..hey...I found HOCUS POCUS by FOCUS!!!
It's not just sound files but I narrowed my searches to MP3s
what is BEARSHARE?
from the site:
Q: What is BearShare?
A: BearShare is a new Windows file sharing program from Free Peers, Inc. that lets you, your friends, and everyone in the world share files! Built on Gnutella technology, BearShare provides a simple, easy to use interface combined with a powerful connection and search engine that puts thousands of files in easy reach!
Q: Where can I get BearShare?
A: You can download the latest version of BearShare here.
Q: Who owns BearShare?
A: Free Peers, Inc. is the owner and creator of BearShare and other peer to peer solutions for the Internet and local area networks. Free Peers' mission is to provide users with free, high quality, peer to peer software.
Q: How much does BearShare cost?
A: BearShare is free to download and use. The cost for BearShare development and distribution is subsidized through relationships between Free Peers, Inc. and their advertising partners.
Q: Is BearShare open source? Where can I get the source code?
A: BearShare is free, but not open source. The source code is owned by Free Peers, Inc. and is generally not available except through negotiations with its business partners. For information about becoming a business partner and licensing BearShare source code, or creating branded versions of BearShare, go to bearshare.com to send us an e-mail.
Q: What is the difference between Gnutella and BearShare?
A: Gnutella is a peer to peer network where users can share files with everyone. It does not depend on any one server. The word Gnutella is a name for a technology, like the terms e-mail and Web. BearShare is the software interface that allows you to connect to the Gnutella network and share files.
Q: How do I use BearShare?
A: You use BearShare to connect and share files with everyone. It is understood that you should share files, not just download them. In other words, don't be a freeloader. Search for files using Gnutella Web Search. Join the forums find and provide help and technical support. Visit the premiere sites to stay informed.
Q: What is the GNet Wizard?
A: The GNet Wizard is a Beta application utility that determines the environment and proper settings for peer to peer applications. Specifically, it detects and reports configurations for your firewall and level of Gnutella compatibility.
Q: What makes BearShare better?
A: BearShare is a free software program that allows you and your friends to share software. It also has timely industry news and technical support forums. We will soon offer a regular newsletter, updating users on new releases, news, etc.
Q: What is Gnutella Web Search?
A: Gnutella Web Search allows you to search the Gnutella network hosts for files to download using your browser.
Q: Why is Gnutella Web Search useful, and why do I want to support it?
A: It's useful because you don't have to use a Gnutella software interface to download files.
Q: What is the Onflow rich media plug-in?
A: The Onflow rich media plug-in allows you to view broadcast-quality animated ads.
Q: Will you be shut down like Napster? What is the difference?
A: Unlike Napster, BearShare uses the Gnutella protocol which does not depend on a central server to index files or mediate transfers. Free Peers, Inc. only provides a software tool which functions similarly to a web server. Free Peers, Inc. has no control over the content which users decide to share, or what users are searching for. Since there is no central server, it is impossible to block or censor content.
Q: Does BearShare have a newsletter that I can subscribe to?
A: We will begin regularly sending free newsletters with news and updates. Look for subscription information in the near future.
Q: Do you have to register to download BearShare?
A: No, you do not have to register to download BearShare.
Q: Do you have to register to use the BearShare.Net forums?
A: Registration is required to post messages in certain forums. When you register, you provide a valid e-mail address, and choose a username and password combination.
Q: Why did you name the software "BearShare"?
A: It's friendly and promotes sharing. Besides, all the other domain names were taken.
Q: What are your web site addresses?
A:
BearShare.com - Basic BearShare information and news
BearShare.Net - BearShare forums, community and support
Freepeers.com - Corporate information
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