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- Skype deal averts shutdown, allows sale
- Skype's founders Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis are to regain some of their control over the company as part of a deal that will let Skype carry on using its core peer-to-peer technology. Skype's founders Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis are to regain some of their control over the...
- News items 2009-11-06
- U.S. Ethics Committee staffer file-shares sensitive document
- So the answer will be change the technology, right??...I certainly hope not. The person responsible should be fired immediately, if this group is supposed to be so secretive and protective of their data. Putting ANY work-related material on your personal computer is not only a bad idea, it may be...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-04
- Piolet 3.1 (Windows)
- With Piolet you can share files faster and more easily whatever your connection. Speeds never seen before on any network are the standard for Piolet. Searches go through our private p2p protocol, generating hundreds of productive results in a matter of seconds. Downloads come in a non-HTTP optimized mode, utilizing...
- Software downloads 2009-11-04
- Zultrax P2P 4.40 (Windows)
- A modern P2P file-sharing tool, with multiple network support and privacy protection features. Zultrax P2P comes with an advanced queuing system, multi-source swarmed downloads, and fully stable software.
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- Artemis 2.6.9 (Windows)
- Artemis is a P2P file-sharing application for music, mp3, movies, software, documents, and games downloads. You may now take advantage of the BitTorrent Pro decentralized network to share, search for, and download about any file you want to. Artemis offers an intuitive user interface, fast-resume, disk caching, very low CPU...
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- GigaTribe 3.18 (Windows)
- GigaTribe allows you develop and manage your own file-sharing (P2P) network. Use it so you can exchange large files with your friends. This software is ideal for those wish to share their information and files privately. Only the users you have invited will see the files and folders you share....
- Software downloads 2009-11-01
- MP3 Torpedo 5.5.9 (Windows)
- MP3 Torpedo is a fork of the very popular LimeWire Gnutella client. The purpose of MP3 Torpedo is to keep and maintain the freedoms that LimeWire may be forced to withdraw. Features optimizes computers performance by lowering CPU usage; enhanced and more reliable downloads using new methods and technologies; new...
- Software downloads 2009-10-31
- Facebook beats the 'spam king'
- Good luck collecting that judgment award. ntntRE: Facebook beats the 'spam king'Ive always wondered why governments/courts don't do more on tackling spam. Surely regardless of where they are based, some pressure can be exerted by the government, onto local governments, if they don't comply, limit/block the whole countries internet...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-30
- ZapShares 3.2 (Windows)
- Using P2P file sharing software such as LimeWire, uTorrent, Azureus Vuze, BitTorrent, eMule, or Ares to share music, movies, or software can expose you to lawsuits by copyright holders and identity theft. ZapShares scans and monitors your computer, identifying potential security threats caused by file sharing software, and ensures that...
- Software downloads 2009-10-27
- Net neutrality: a faster Internet for all
- If I pay my ISP for fast speeds, I should get it.If I pay my ISP for fast speeds, I should get it.I do [b]not[/b] want my internet to slow down just because some person on the [b]other[/b] end didn't pay for priority traffic.Net Neutrality had to happen in the...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-23
- FCC unanimously approves next steps toward Net Neutrality
- Gov't fix, oh joyUh yeah, the internet is undecidely broken. This has a strong possibility of leading to usage limits. Comcast already has walked that line because they are behind the curve on their backbone upgrades. Why would a company who is being paid not provide better...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- TVUPlayer 2.4.9.1 (Windows)
- Watch live TV broadcasts on your PC. TVU networks uses P2P technology to broadcast TV programs live over the Web. The service is based on a number of patent-pending technologies, covering high-quality video coding, efficient real-time P2P distribution, and effective digital rights management.
- Software downloads 2009-10-22
- Zoom Player Professional 6.0 (Windows)
- Zoom Player can be learned by a four-year-old in minutes, but it may take a lifetime to explore its feature-rich capabilities. DVD front-end functionality allows you to utilize any previously installed DVD decoder within the interface. The program supports advanced remote-control navigational interfaces, allowing you to control every facet of...
- Software downloads 2009-10-22
- WireStack 1.1 (Windows)
- WireStack is a newly emerged p2p client that combines all the great features in top file sharing applications. Based on probably the most popular p2p software, Limewire, this program manages to makes the file sharing of music, movies, images, games, and text documents even easier. WireStack supports the Gnutella file-sharing...
- Software downloads 2009-10-20
- Spring Design debuts Google Android-based e-book reader, Alex
- Myself, I do not even want a separate device, no matter how cheap. AND, I want to be able to read my books on any of my devices, such as smart phone, netbook, or desktop.ExactlyI would like to read my eStuff on my desktop, laptop or any other device. I...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Access and smart DRM will make Google Editions a key player in Ed
- Epub format is winningJust about every reader except the Kindle can display books in the .epub format. Unlike pdf, text in epub can be easily reflowed for different screen sizes and font sizes. Do you see any serious challengers to epub?Of course reflowing does give rise to a problem -...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- uTorrent Turbo Booster 3.1.2 (Windows)
- uTorrent Turbo Booster is a recent plugin designed to improve the functionality of probably the most popular P2P file sharing application around uTorrent. This tool comes equipped with modern technology that aims at getting your download speed way up so you can grab the files you want so badly much...
- Software downloads 2009-10-16
- Skype 4.1.0.179 (Windows)
- Skype is software that enables you to make free calls anywhere in the world. Skype uses P2P (peer-to-peer) technology to connect you with other users. It offers several features, including SkypeOut calling from Skype to regular and mobile phones worldwide, conference calling, and secure file transferring. You can also now...
- Software downloads 2009-10-12
- Mediaraptor 4.0.26608.0 (Windows)
- Caution! Hard drive manufacturers and DSL providers are warning against an outbreak of excessive free music and videos! Mediaraptor is unbeatable when it comes to record millions of MP3s from web radios and music videos online. No P2P file sharing networks! No subscription required! Mediaraptor is today's cutting-edge solution for...
- Software downloads 2009-10-10
- cFosSpeed 4.52 build 1509 (Windows)
- Internet Acceleration with Traffic Shaping and bandwidth management. Ping optimizer plus packet prioritization. Maximum Download and Minimum Ping. For DSL, ADSL, VDSL, Cable, Modem, ISDN, Mobile (GSM, GPRS, HSCSD, UMTS, HSDPA), Filesharing (P2P), Online Games, VoIP, Streaming Media and Tuning. Version 4.50 build 1456 adds new skin: "LC History", adds...
- Software downloads 2009-10-10
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