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"P2P" (Peer to Peer) is a type of network (ie Gnutella) where files can be shared among users without the need to store any files on a central server.

Now please bear in mind that these types of file exchange arrangements are prone to virus infections. From time to time, a "virus alert" will be issued. Some of them are real, some of them are "hoax". Virus Alert 23/8/02 A "hoax virus" claims to be malicious, but is a joke or a threat for getting your attention. A true virus may destroy your hard drive or files.

What is Gnutella?
Gnutella slips you into the world of anything goes. You enter the network using a gnutella servent (program) that connects to several other servents on the network. Your servent continually maintains a certain amount of connections with other servents usually based on the speed of your connection. These connections can be outgoing (you connecting to another), or they may be incoming (another connected to you!)These connections are all you need to access the vast libraries that are being shared by users on the public gnutella networks.

A "host" is represented by the address (IP) of a user - you have an IP and everyone else on the network does as well.

Connecting to the network
To enter into the public gnutella networks all you need is a starting host (ip) to connect to that is already a part of the network. Luckily most programs used to connect to the networks automatically find current hosts by connecting to a computer that maintains a list of current ips on the network. Once your servent has a list of hosts to try to connect to it begins trying to connect to them. Depending on the speed of your connection to the internet, a servent will try to maintain 3-8 connections with other hosts. Connections are frequently lost and Gnutella servents will automatically start attempting to connect to another host from it's constantly changing list of hosts it gathers.

Gnutella servents
A servent is a program that you use to access the Gnutella network. A servent is both a SERVer and a cliENT. Read more about Servents here. There are many programs available now with new features being added all the time. Here are our top Gnutella servents:

Please be advised that some of these programs may contain spyware that are basically harmless to yur computer but they do keep track of your surfing behavior among other things. More on this....

Rank Program    Last Updated Aug 24, 2002 will be revised again 1. Gnucleus - Just edges XoloX out because of advanced features such as super-peers and file hashing. With such advanced features, Gnucleus is a testament to open source development. Compared to BearShare and LimeWire, the only thing this application lacks is bitrate information. 2. XoloX - XoloX has become a favorite of many in the P2P community due to its simplicity. XoloX has no spyware, which is a relief to those who cherish their privacy. We look forward to future versions that should employ supernode technology. 3. Shareaza - Shareaza has been launched onto the Gnutella scene with a wealth of features and no adware/spyware. 4. LimeWire - A very good servent for accessing the gnutella network, easy to use and produces results. Has multi source intelligent downloading. Fast connection to the network. 5. BearShare - BearShare has added bitrate information to the search results. This feature alone is an immense improvement on the bitrateless state that Gnutella has suffered until now. Also easy to use and produces results. The indulgence of advertising diminishes the Gnutella experience a bit.   5. Morpheus - Morpheus is staging it's comeback - well sort of, now working on the Gnutella network. The current preview release is known to have MANY bugs that cause GREAT headaches. We currently do not recommend getting this version. Once these problems are corrected we will have a full guide. A LOT MORE ON THESE NETWORKS TO COME...................... MP3 downloading HURTS CD SALES MP3 downloading HURTS CD SALES MP3 downloading HURTS CD SALES MP3 downloading HURTS CD SALES MP3 downloading HURTS CD SALES

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