KaZaA vs. Emule, what's the difference?

[chickeneater]

I know that there are lots of P2P filesharing programs out there, but what ones will (On average) have the best rips of movies and not have fake names? What Programs provide the best (On average) speed?

[gd_nimrod]

Kazaa (fasttrack network) is known to have amazing speeds when it comes to downloading, but it comes at the expense of fake files, bad filenames, and virii. However, every network has those, its just that on kazaa its easier to catch a virus.

As for EMule, it is an open-source program based on the edonkey2000 network. Since it's open-source, it can search for files from many different servers. Edonkey however can only search for files on the server to which you choose to connect to. So, in other words, emule is faster and better at finding sources for your files. A warning though, you have to get used to emule as it starts off slow at first, but after a few hours you will get speeds like or better than kazaa.

And for the movie rip, to get files that aren't fake and usually very good quality, i sent you a pm with some links of these sites which index files for the networks.

[chickeneater]

ok, thank.

[gd_nimrod]

Remember, give emule a chance, its worth it

[chickeneater]

I have tried overnet (part of emule) and have better search results, but slooooooowwww downloads. are there any programs like dietk or KPE out there for emule?

[Enchanter]

Does the installation of Emule involve installation of unwanted spywares and such? I'm not particularly fascinated at the idea of having spyware infestations in my systems.

[chickeneater]

neither am i. What does spyware do anyway? is it like a freeware/shareware category? like the *ware?

[SKD_Tech]

where can I get emule? The ful version not some cheapo crap

[SKD_Tech]

Spyware add's .dll files to your computer that broadcast your geographical location. and maybe some personal info. Adware add's unwanted add's that pop up out of no where even if you aren't on the internet and might install unwanted programs (such as spyware)

[chickeneater]

you can get emule at the software section of this forum.

[SKD_Tech]

I didn't find it can you provide a link please

[chickeneater]

seriously, I thought that you were promoting google for a while.
heres what i came up with on google

http://emule.sourceforge.net/

[admin]

I have moved this thread to the off-topic forum, since this post is not about the main topic of this forum, which is digital video/audio.

I have clarified the P2P forum rules somewhat.

[t3ch]

just by what you're saying, I assume emule is like winmx?

[gd_nimrod]

Originally posted by chickeneater
I have tried overnet (part of emule) and have better search results, but slooooooowwww downloads. are there any programs like dietk or KPE out there for emule?

Emule and overnet start off slow because everybody waits in a line to get the file (a queue). However, when you get past that line, you can download from as many people as your settings permit (even 100 people at the same time when its a popular file). Also, you get "credits" when you upload to people, which makes you get in front of the line faster, thats why emule is so great, everyone has to share.

by Enchanter
Does the installation of Emule involve installation of unwanted spywares and such? I'm not particularly fascinated at the idea of having spyware infestations in my systems.

Nope, NONE! Thats why its so great, not even any ads like there are in edonkey/overnet.

by chickeneater
where can I get emule? The ful version not some cheapo crap

You can either get the original emule, or a modded one which is somewhat better at downloading, and features a lot more eye candy than the orignal 'mule. ITsEmule Plus