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HollowCrow · 06-21-2006, 02:42 PM

With their privacy policies and even though you do pay is it still legal?

Sorry Kazaa

Lex Luthor · 06-21-2006, 03:03 PM

Make sure your virus programs are up to date because there are a tons of files there that have spyware and viruses.

Peanutbutter · 06-21-2006, 03:26 PM

I pay for it, So I'm assuming it okay.

I think the problem is when you download and then upload to other people, Which is kinda how Kazaa works.

I set my settings so I don't upload anything.

Lex Luthor · 06-21-2006, 03:30 PM

Still be careful because some members put bogus files out there and then all of a sudden your computer is over run with pop ups and spyware.

Always scan your file for viruses before opening it. For the most part they are good but I have found some nasty viruses there.

Cheers
Lex

Myles · 06-21-2006, 03:46 PM

Yeah, and most of the time common sense will tell you which files are fake. A long video file is certainly not going to be 23 kb. Suspiciously small files sizes and strange tags are easy things to spot right off the bat.

What I usually do is scan the files before I open/execute them.

Another thing, what benefits does paying for this service offer? I've used kazaa a few years ago, but never paid for it.

As for the legality of it - well, depends what you use the software for.

HollowCrow · 06-21-2006, 04:37 PM

Now's no longer free I guess. Thanks for all yourn input. I have a lot to think over. Someone also told me about Sharbear sometinh like that. Not familiar with them.

digitalmonkey · 06-21-2006, 07:00 PM

Download sites are like hookers; the cheaper they are, the more dangerous.

Lex Luthor · 06-21-2006, 07:40 PM

Try Limewire it still has a free version however the same virus warnings apply

Dragonbear · 06-21-2006, 08:58 PM

Pretty much any of the free p2p software (limewire, bearshare, emule, edonkey) have the same problems with files that are either virus filled, ad
filled or crap filled. It's the nature of getting free files.

Definitely do your research as far as how to protect yourself from both
Virus files, fake files as well as IP addresses for malicious groups that
will eat up your bandwidth to keep you from downloading/uploading.

Slyck.com has an excellent set of tutorials for getting started with
the P2P network software including some addins to make things a whole
lot safer.

But to put it simply, Let the downloader beware

gilligan fanatic · 06-21-2006, 09:23 PM

I have had Limewire and Bitlord (p2p software) for over a year and have never gotten a virus. Either I am lucky or the sites I go to work out good. All the torrent sites where you have to register to are a lot better than the ones where anyone can upload anything without registering.

Lex Luthor · 06-21-2006, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

I have had Limewire and Bitlord (p2p software) for over a year and have never gotten a virus. Either I am lucky or the sites I go to work out good. All the torrent sites where you have to register to are a lot better than the ones where anyone can upload anything without registering.

I agree but the bit torrent sites require a little more user know how. Far better selection and quality with those though

Lamont · 06-21-2006, 11:15 PM

to mess with sites like those

a few years ago we all used to go to sites like that for free music downloads, and then of course, 1000s of people got hit with lawsuits for downloading stuff

maybe im just paranoid, but i avoid them like the plague!

gilligan fanatic · 06-21-2006, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartoondvds

I agree but the bit torrent sites require a little more user know how. Far better selection and quality with those though

oh definitely. It took me a few weeks to know the lingo and all the sites and what I was doing. There are a ton of sites but I only go to three, the three I go to has so much junk you don't need any other ones.

gilligan fanatic · 06-21-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lamont

to mess with sites like those

a few years ago we all used to go to sites like that for free music downloads, and then of course, 1000s of people got hit with lawsuits for downloading stuff

maybe im just paranoid, but i avoid them like the plague!

I am careful about it. I don't download DVD Rips or full soundtracks or programs or anything like that. I try to just get rips from TV.

BTW I got your set of Teachers from one of those sites.

Lex Luthor · 06-21-2006, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gilligan fanatic

I am careful about it. I don't download DVD Rips or full soundtracks or programs or anything like that. I try to just get rips from TV.

BTW I got your set of Teachers from one of those sites.

piratebay.org

06-21-2006, 02:42 PM	#1
HollowCrow Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 24	How safe is Kaaza? With their privacy policies and even though you do pay is it still legal? Sorry Kazaa

06-21-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
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06-21-2006, 03:46 PM	#5
Myles Shades of Green Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 21, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	Yeah, and most of the time common sense will tell you which files are fake. A long video file is certainly not going to be 23 kb. Suspiciously small files sizes and strange tags are easy things to spot right off the bat. What I usually do is scan the files before I open/execute them. Another thing, what benefits does paying for this service offer? I've used kazaa a few years ago, but never paid for it. As for the legality of it - well, depends what you use the software for.
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06-21-2006, 07:00 PM	#7
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06-21-2006, 08:58 PM	#9
Dragonbear balibt eisl kuschn Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 24, 2005 Posts: 224	Pretty much any of the free p2p software (limewire, bearshare, emule, edonkey) have the same problems with files that are either virus filled, ad filled or crap filled. It's the nature of getting free files. Definitely do your research as far as how to protect yourself from both Virus files, fake files as well as IP addresses for malicious groups that will eat up your bandwidth to keep you from downloading/uploading. Slyck.com has an excellent set of tutorials for getting started with the P2P network software including some addins to make things a whole lot safer. But to put it simply, Let the downloader beware
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06-21-2006, 03:26 PM	#3
Peanutbutter Let My People Go! Frequent Poster Join Date: May 28, 2006 Location: The Savage Lands Posts: 154	I pay for it, So I'm assuming it okay. I think the problem is when you download and then upload to other people, Which is kinda how Kazaa works. I set my settings so I don't upload anything.

06-21-2006, 03:30 PM	#4
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	Still be careful because some members put bogus files out there and then all of a sudden your computer is over run with pop ups and spyware. Always scan your file for viruses before opening it. For the most part they are good but I have found some nasty viruses there. Cheers Lex

06-21-2006, 04:37 PM	#6
HollowCrow Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 24	Now's no longer free I guess. Thanks for all yourn input. I have a lot to think over. Someone also told me about Sharbear sometinh like that. Not familiar with them.

06-21-2006, 07:40 PM	#8
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	Try Limewire it still has a free version however the same virus warnings apply

06-21-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
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06-21-2006, 11:15 PM	#12
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	im always hesitant to mess with sites like those a few years ago we all used to go to sites like that for free music downloads, and then of course, 1000s of people got hit with lawsuits for downloading stuff maybe im just paranoid, but i avoid them like the plague!
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