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Downloads: Music & Video Sharing
MP3 Rocket
License Type: Free
Price: Free
Date Added: Mar 2008
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9.x, Windows Me, Windows XP
Requirements: 64MB system memory
File Size: 3128KB
Downloads Count: 3871
Author: MP3 Rocket
Price: Free
Date Added: Mar 2008
Operating Systems: Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9.x, Windows Me, Windows XP
Requirements: 64MB system memory
File Size: 3128KB
Downloads Count: 3871
Author: MP3 Rocket
Ah, a Rose by any other...Excuse me, a LimeWire by any other name is Rocket MP3. This Gnutella peer-to-peer files sharing utility is almost identical to its progenitor, the aforementioned LimeWire. Basically, you define a shared folder, search for files, download them and keep them around for others to download to their PCs. It works quite well--there are tons of MP3 files available--however, in my short perusal there were still the numerous malware and ad-ridden downloads that LimeWire suffered.
The MP3 Rocket Web site makes it appear as if you have to pay money for MP3 Rocket; however, you click on the tiny developer link at the bottom of the screen and choose Get Basic, or simply download here for the free version. The $20 pro version removes the nags and ads and promises 25% faster downloads. As long as you're aware that the vast majority of the files you'll find are infringing on copyrights in one way or another, go right ahead--there's still a thriving Gnutella community out there.
Tip: Don't download MP3 files that look undersized, say less than 2MB. It's most likely not the file you want and probably contains an embedded URL that takes you to a Web site, possibly a dangerous one.
--Jon L. Jacobi
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All Music & Video Sharing Downloads
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| File Name | Downloads | License | Date |
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Download and play music and video free with the 30-day trial version.
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1182277 | Trial | Oct 2006 |
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Search for MP3s with this sleek, well-designed program.
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972132 | Free | Feb 2006 |
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Share MP3 files, as well as video and photos, while avoiding bundled spyware.
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798144 | Free | Jul 2007 |
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Peer-to-peer software in transition means many unfinished downloads.
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288645 | Free | Jul 2007 |
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Download music legally, and share non-copyrighted files with your friends or the world.
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180304 | Free | Aug 2007 |
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Simplify and speed up your file-sharing with this supplemental utility for KaZaA.
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124833 | Free | Aug 2007 |
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Basic client software offers improvements, simplicity, and a great starting point for peer-to-peer file sharing.
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124829 | Free | Aug 2007 |
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Use a Web-based interface to download music for free.
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104873 | Free | Oct 2002 |
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Feel true freedom with this free-of-charge P2P client.
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78110 | Free | Mar 2008 |
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Soulseek not only figures out what song you'd like from the ones you've already downloaded, but it has a few secrets for anyone who bothers to read the documentaton on how to get faster and more complete downloads.
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77488 | Free | Mar 2008 |
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