Best File Sharing Software
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The best file sharing software can help you share important documents, find great new recording artists, and connect with other users with similar interests. |
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Free for basic edition, $18.88 for LimeWire PRO |
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In addition to being among the most well-known file sharing software, LimeWire also proves to be one of the best. Download.com editors gave Limewire a 4 out of 5 star rating, as did the site's users, with 5,289 votes. Reviewers were most impressed with the program's latest interface, including a connection-quality meter and adult content filters. While there are complaints of spyware and viruses running rampant on LimeWire, most problems appear to stem from users not following safe download practices. Frostwire is a free open-source alternative to Limewire. It's based on Limewire but has no ad-ware http://www.frostwire.com/ | |
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μTorrent (also written uTorrent)
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Download.com gave μTorrent 4 out of 5 stars, while 108 users averaged a rating of 4.5. μTorrent is often considered the best file sharing software because of its small size. The entire program is less than 170 KB, and it runs without bogging down system resources. Using BitTorrent file-sharing standards allows for quick downloads, and RSS feed downloading capabilities make it easier to find the latest files you need. | |
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Among the most popular P2P software, eMule accesses the extensive eDonkey network to find nearly any file imaginable. The program checks downloaded files for corruption, allows users to prioritize downloads, and gives download preference to those who upload back to the network. | |
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Free |
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XoloX allows users to search for and download files across multiple networks, for the ultimate in convenience. The program was designed for inexperienced users, and it comes with several safeguards, including adult content filters and automatic virus scanning. | |
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Free |
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Ares is designed to download content from multiple sources for increased speed. A built-in player lets users preview content as it downloads or create a playlist to enjoy anytime. The program's library allows you to easily sort files and select shared folders. | |
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Free - earn a month of priority downloading privileges with a $5 donation |
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Download.com only gives the program a 3 out of 5, citing connection problems and unavailable files. However, they do praise its chat room feature, one of SoulSeek's biggest draws. The program aims to provide a community for its users, with a people-matching system and virtual rooms. | |
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Free |
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Zapr offers a unique file sharing experience. Users create links to files on their own computers, and sharing takes place through a standard web browser. In this way, you can control exactly who has access to your files. Share the link with one person, and no one else will ever see your file. Post the link in your blog, and share your work with thousands. The program is currently in beta, so it holds a limited appeal; many computer users won't be able to deal with the bugs inherent in file sharing software that's still in development. However, it looks like a program to keep an eye on in the future. | |
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[edit] Stay Safe When Downloading FilesFile sharing software is not illegal in and of itself. However, many people do use file-sharing services for illegal purposes, sharing copyrighted music, television shows, and movies. Don't become the poster child for the RIAA's latest anti-piracy campaign - stay away from copyrighted material. You should also take the following steps to keep your computer running smoothly and free of viruses and spyware:
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