Kazaa - Is it safe (virus/spyware)?

I think as regards p2p - it all depends what kind of data you're looking for. If its 'the latest' whatever that everyone else is after, then your standard p2p clients will often deliver it.
But if you're after very specific types of file-genres (music, film, audio, books, games etc) sometimes it can be a lot easier to find them on areas dedicated to that particular type of file. Like MIRC for instance, on dedicated channels to the 'genre' of your choice.
Or DC++ where you can find entire Hubs dedicated to the specific 'genre' you're into. I've found a lot of the other p2p networks are very hit n miss at times, if you're hunting for a whole bunch of different files from a specific genre. (eg: C&W music or Cajun or Blues :P Whereas DC++ has Hubs dedicated to each of those genres, and you'll find more options that you thought possible.. )

So for myself, I live on DC++ hubs that have only what I'm into, so there's little pushing and pulling and trying to deal with uploads to others, while getting what I want. Its much quieter and easier.
As dablakmark8 says, be VERY CAREFUL with the kazaa/emule etc type of p2p networks - I've found them dodgy as hell, and not able to deliver the goodies that I need - whereas my fave DC++ has given me no problems at all.
 
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I have heard about it but have not tried it yet

Which DC++ Client are you using and where was it downloaded from. Secondally, looking for a good FAQ on how to use the DC++ "System"

Any Ideas
 
The local DC++ hubs are great!!! No CAP :D
But as far as international hubs.... Can anyone suggest any good ones or is it a case of look until u find?
 
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Id just join a local hub ,easier and if users share crap and stuff they get kicked,simple and easy.Enjoy youre day
 
Kazaa is a peer to peer sharing application. Unlike BitTorrent that only shares a file when downloading, this application shares folders depending on your setup. Saying this it does work, but make sure you are protected in all aspects.
 
re dc++ - theres apparently lots of different clients out there, I just use the basic standard one, available (along with FAQ's) at http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net/

when you get client, set your 'sharing' folder carefully so that what you have is available as a list to others - then update the 'public servers' list - then browse thru the many many Hubs - til you find Hubs that have the kind of thing that you're into, then add them to your favourites and join them (assuming you meet the minimum share requirements)
Then just right click on each user, and 'get file list' and have fun browsing through the thousands of things on offer, and then queue up/download whatever you fancy..
Just also make sure you set your 'open slots' correctly, so that people can d/l off you as easily as you can d/l from them.
Depending on what you're into, if its specialist stuff and you find Hubs dedicated to it, its a very peaceful nonstop leeching frenzy - whereas more mainstream content, you may have to get queued up and wait a while. Set your visible connection speed to something low, and use Net Limiter, to slow down the uploads, if you're trying to conserve your b/w. This is sneaky though, but sometimes necessary given local limitations..
Hope that helps.. Oh yeah, the local (very small) Hub with just a handful of IBursters sharing some stuff, is at ibust.kicks-ass.net

rellik - re recommending Hubs - no can do - there're Hubs dedicated to 'everything' - as well as Hubs which only deal in one or another kind of content, from the regular games/apps/movies - to the weird (danish folk music, Japanese punk music, documentaries, programming languages, photoshop pluginz etc) - so you need to browse that updated public server list on your DC++ client, and find the ones which seem to be focused on exactly what you're into..
 
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LoneGunman said:
As dablakmark8 says, be VERY CAREFUL with the kazaa/emule etc type of p2p networks - I've found them dodgy as hell, and not able to deliver the goodies that I need - whereas my fave DC++ has given me no problems at all.
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Like you've already said ... it all depends on what you are after ... I've been using emule for about 3 years and never have I had a fake file or a virus for that matter ... I've tried most p2p apps out there (except for DC++) and I fully agree that it all depends on what you are looking for .... as for the reliability ... with emule you must know how to use it not just run as search and download .. there are lots of essential tools like Fake-Checks, Friend slots, etc. .... if it came to program useabilty and tools available for manipulation... eMule would win hands down ... Patience is a virtue ;) !!!
 
limewire+emule, don't even bother to try use anything else!
 
Bit Torrent is easily the best P2P application out there. No viruses [99% of the time ;) ] and what you d/l you have to share back.
 
I seldomly use BitTorrent it's only advantage to eMule is speed ... wich is the ony reason why I got it installed you are most likely to find +/-90% of the stuff in the emule/edonkey networks anyways ... and its there for months if not years unlike Torrents and I dont really know where this whole notion of eMule virus vulnerabilty comes from ... get and Antivirus program + Firewall + Peerguardia/Protowall + Blocklist Manager .... 3 years of Virus less downloading is not bad at all.
 
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