Bearshare
Bearshare is simply a program that enables sharing of files online with friends and everyone from around the world. Created using the technology of Gnutella the interface is uncomplicated and easy to use. A high-speed net connection and a search engine allow user’s to access files from anywhere. The latest version of Bearshare is 6.0 and is freely available from the official website of Bearshare. The program has an eye-catching design, huge user database, safety features and a quick setup that makes it useful sharing software. The network used by bearshare is completely decentralized, and uses the peer-to-peer support making it an advanced file sharing application. The users can share almost any kind of file formats with mp3's being the most popular, the other types of formats supporting videos, images, software etc. Earlier versions of Bearshare had a Spyware problem, however, this has been taken care of in the latest version. It has an additional feature that allows a power mode, which is low and even if the program is not closed the bandwidth is reclaimed. It also has the ability of dynamic IP querying, quality check and a pause download feature too. In order to use Bearshare the System require the following
- An Operating system of Win 98 or ME or NT or 2000 or XP
- CPU with 166Mhz Pentium class or a higher standard
- Internet connection
- free space of 32 megabytes at least.
- BearShare program requires 4 megabytes of free disk space.
- Multiple user downloads at high speeds
- The searches are so advanced that they support all data types.
- The requested downloads are completed with the auto resume feature, once the link is broken.
- The shared files of your friends can be accessed.
- Chat enabled even with download in progress.
- The interface is user friendly and self-capable.
- Complete control of bandwidths
- The access to corrupted files and viruses can be configured using parental controls.
- The full screen mode is feature along with a Media Player that displays play lists.
- The media files can be organized with the built in Enhanced Media Manager
- Easy Use: Bearshare has a perfect start up, and the installation of the program is carried out by the setup which installs it not letting the user face the intricacies of the Gnutella network which is known to be ever confusing. The options are clearly separated by tabs and it is displayed at the top of the window, similar to the hit software Napster. Bearshare helps its user in locating and ripping off what they require giving the thousands of search results for every search. It overtook its competitor Limewire within weeks of its release as seen on CNet downloads.
- Design: The layout and design is bland and score miserably in this aspect.
- Download Speed: The program uses the Gnutella network and since the central server is not listed it creates a problem while connecting. Downloading is fast and is denoted by a green bar, if the bar is completely green the speed is assured to be fast.
- On the Whole: Bearshare’s beneficial uses are disguised by its unappealing look, but is ranked at the top with the likes of Napster.
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