Posted by ChenHA on 09/26/05 19:50

Barring Frontcode deciding to do something about WinMX future, it
looks like people using the program is actually taking over the
running of the network. It's an accidental people's revolution. I
see advantages and problems - for example, it would be easier to
control the fake files since the people using it are the more
"computer savvy" type, and so it might be easier to identify and block
the fakers, it may also means that the people running the servers
might become subject to legal action.

So where do we go from here? There are many interesting questions,
for example, if the users are to take over the use of the program,
might it not also be better for its users to direct the path that the
network might develop? How to modify and develop the program and
network? Would the network fragment and become small or even private
network?

It is possible that Frontcode may want to regain control of the
software (they are relocating to Vanuatu according to Slyck), and put
out the long-awaited new version of WinMX. Interesting times
whatever happens.

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