Posted by Technobarbarian on 11/25/05 04:36

"Technobarbarian" <d_murry-ztopzpam@excite.com> wrote in message
news:f3whf.4871$pF.1485@fed1read04...
>
> "Scott NOFX" <scott@saebuilders.com> wrote in message
> news:OGvhf.19084$ZX3.3627@trnddc06...
>> What is the best P2P software for free download.
>
> As recently noted by someone else in response to this very frequently
> asked question: "What's the best tool for fixing things?"
>>
>> I haven't downloaded since the original Napster.
>>
>> What are the legal risk?
>
> Depends on the files you're working with and the software you use to
> do it.
>
>> Can they be avoided?
>
> Yes
>
> TB

Some clues:

Websites you should look at: www.slyck.com www.eff.org www.riaa.org

A phrase you need to understand: forced uploading

A search term you should use: riaa lawsuits

Another usenet group to read (please read before positing, your
question gets answered there about once a week):
alt.internet.p2p

Software to look at: a Bit torrent client - Bit Comet, for example,
but there are many others, Shareaza and eMule. If you understand the
previous clues Grabit and other usenet binary harvesters might be a better
option for you than P2P. If your ISP doesn't offer binary groups spend a few
bucks for a premium service. Prices start at around $7/month for a limited
account with Buzzard News and top out at $25/month for an unlimited account
with Giganews. Might be worth it even if your ISP provides binary groups.

Something else to understand: the options don't end there.

TB

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