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AR15.COM
11/14/2005 1:53:10 PM EDT
What are you guys using for file sharing?

I used Bearshare a couple years ago.

Later, I became so concerned about viruses that I stopped altogether.

Recently started using iTunes, then it puked on me and I can get no real customer support.

I don't want to deal with Adware, Spyware, or viruses?

Are there any good options?  I'd be willing to pay a reasonable amount...

thanks!
11/15/2005 3:36:05 AM EDT
[#1]
link
11/15/2005 7:05:39 AM EDT
[#2]
Thanks cruz.  That's a helpful site.

Is there a high likelihood of downloading viruses thru P2P?
11/15/2005 7:47:08 AM EDT
[#3]
absolutely


i used to download virus's on purpose just to test antivirus software
11/15/2005 9:47:25 AM EDT
[#4]
Bit torrent is the way to go for file sharing right now. If I absolutely can't find something, I use Limewire. But that is rare. Luckily for me, I have yet to get a virus or spyware from any downloads via a p2p sharing program.

-d
11/15/2005 10:02:31 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:
Bit torrent is the way to go for file sharing right now. If I absolutely can't find something, I use Limewire. But that is rare. Luckily for me, I have yet to get a virus or spyware from any downloads via a p2p sharing program.

-d


agreed i use bittorent, but that is on one of my linux boxes.  its definitley not as user friendly as limewire,  but it still gets the job done.  

limewire is probably the best one out
11/15/2005 7:57:36 PM EDT
[#6]
So what is bit torrent?  I googled but it came back with quite a mish-mash.  Any particular URLs?

thx
11/15/2005 8:28:33 PM EDT
[#7]
Intro to BitTorrent

It is the newest way to share files. Doesn't use a central place for the file, everyone shares between eachother... lots of sites out there depending on what you want.

I'd get "Azureus" for a program to download the torrents with. Not sure of what I can and can't say on this board openly about torrent sites since they aren't necessary "legal". So if you are looking for something in particular, IM and I'll discuss it :)

-d