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downloading mp3's
CCM:
--- Quote from: cholin on April 05, 2005, 04:56:54 pm ---Well, for LEGAL ;) (not really legal) MP3s, use a P2P program such as DC++. I use DC++ and its amazing. What sets it above the rest is that unlike Kazaa, you do not get any spam or anything whatsoever! There are thousands of users too. It runs off servers though, not one central server running on someone's PC when they don't know about it (KAZAA!). If you have enough shared files, you can get into a server with thousands of people. Try the 1gb MIN servers, they usually have a good 5000-10000 users, all with at least a gig of share...
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I'd rather not go with P2P, his computer is painfully old and he uses AOL dialup. I'm looking for a more ummm, legal download site.
Shape D.:
--- Quote from: cholin on April 05, 2005, 04:56:54 pm ---
Well, for LEGAL ;) (not really legal) MP3s, use a P2P program such as DC++. I use DC++ and its amazing. What sets it above the rest is that unlike Kazaa, you do not get any spam or anything whatsoever! There are thousands of users too. It runs off servers though, not one central server running on someone's PC when they don't know about it (KAZAA!). If you have enough shared files, you can get into a server with thousands of people. Try the 1gb MIN servers, they usually have a good 5000-10000 users, all with at least a gig of share...
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or you could not downlad music illegally and try www.furthurnet.com
DaveMMR:
If you go with a new MP3 player don't use Napster - you're only renting the music from them (i.e. you lose access to the music once you cancel your subscription). I'm sure there are work-arounds but it's a crappy proposition whichever way you slice it.
Check ipodlounge.com for more information. They have programs that might be a viable substitution for iTunes (and will work on 98). Then just tell him to ask his friends to bring over some CDs.
I like iPods but they're falling behind what other companies are doing with their MP3 players. They have the brand recognition on their side so that's how they're able to stay on top even with lackluster updates.
tommy:
:P
AmericanDemon:
-------- has worked outstandingly well for my mp3 needs. :police:
~removed to less offend~