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of our leading file sharing program. Intuitive
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BearShare utilizes a completely decentralized
peer to peer network, and is the most advanced
file sharing application around. Trade any type
of file: mp3, video, images, software, etc. It
runs on Windows.
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Bearshare review
This program starts out on the right foot. BearShare
does all of my setup for the ever-confusing Gnutella
network properly and promptly. All of your options
are laid out near the top of the program with
tabs separating your options, much like Napster.
It seems as though BearShare is all about getting
the user what they want, the files, and not the
in-your-face design. You want ease of use for
searching? I typed in Dave Matthews and was returned
over 4,100 matches in under 30 seconds (on a cable
modem at 2:30 in the am). This program looks unstoppable
so far, and maybe that’s why it blew Lime Wire
out of the water for total downloads in it’s first
week on C/Net downloads.
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Layout/Design:
This is the only category where BearShare won’t
score many points. It’s a very Napsteresque looking
and bland. However, it does have some cool ideas
at the same time. In the host section, as you
connect to different networks around the world,
the country’s flag will show up as an icon if
it’s available. Also, the Yogi-bearish icon is
a nice little touch.
Speed of Download:
BearShare is run over the Gnutella network, which
usually means it’s a pain to connect to because
there is no central server listing all the users
and files like Napster uses. However, BearShare
was able to connect quickly to the Gnutella network
and I never once lost my connection. Once I began
downloading files, speed was not a question. It
has a very easy to read download speed bar that
is green. If the whole bar is green, it should
be a fast download, if the bar is partially green,
download speeds may not be as fast. Pretty straightforward,
don’t you think?
Overall:
Even though this one is kind of an ugly looking
one, personality takes it to the top. I would
recommend this program with the likes of Napster,
and as soon as Napster starts charging, look for
BearShare to be at the top of P2P software. Even
if you do have Napster and aren’t looking for
another search program, give BearShare a try.
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