Kazaa or Kazaa lite?

Xaccers · 12-05-2004, 01:22

Given that Kazaa lite supposedly no longer works as well as the latest kazaa, is it worth using kazaa?
What are the risks of it?

Tezcatlipoca · 12-05-2004, 01:24

AFAIK, Kazaa is still stuffed full of spyware etc.

Kazaa Lite does still work, but it is apparently harder to get hold of the client now.

There was a thread a while ago, where someone posted links for KazaaLite.

abailey152 · 12-05-2004, 01:29

There's getting less on Kazaa Lite now. I think Kazaa have started a new area which is not accessible with Kazaa Lite.

I'm now using Overnet, which seems miles better than the EDonkey (its Sister program), and the server list seems a lot better.

Jon M · 12-05-2004, 01:30

It is still available.. here: http://www.tcmagazine.net/download.php?det=7 <<- Kazaa Lite Resurrection

but beware: http://www.tcmagazine.net/story.php?id=5784

Richard M · 12-05-2004, 01:36

You need KLite Resurrection:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kaz...e+resurrection
www.filesharingplace.com

MovedGoalPosts · 12-05-2004, 01:39

There are a number of version of Kazaa Lite. The most pupular Lite ++ officially dissapeared following court action, which was odd, since P2P software is primarily used to share copyright software (yep I know there is legitimate shared stuff too).

I suspect a google will find versions available. Or alternatively perhaps use alternative P2P ware such as Shareaza, may in turn give you a link to download the original K++ good stuff.

The freebee download of Kazaa should be avoided, It will give you PC loads of spyware and other such junk. I doubt it's worth paying for the full Kazaa version.

Any P2P software must be run with a current patched and full antivirus software. It's a major risk to your system's health.

Xaccers · 12-05-2004, 01:41

I've Klite already

kronas · 12-05-2004, 01:43

kazaa lite k++ best client available stay away from normal kazaa it is spyware adware riddeled with alexa and all sorts of nasties

k++ d/l

http://members.lycos.co.uk/maro83/k-...itekpp243e.exe

Xaccers · 12-05-2004, 01:44

Does overnet basic just have ads or is it full of stuff like kazaa?

kronas · 12-05-2004, 01:47

winmx is also a good program, its alot better then it was a few years ago!!

http://www.winmx.com/

Tezcatlipoca · 12-05-2004, 02:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronas

winmx is also a good program, its alot better then it was a few years ago!!

http://www.winmx.com/

WinMX is very good.

Also worth trying:

Emule - http://www.emule-project.net/

SoulSeek - http://www.slsknet.org/

EDIT:

And...here's a link to a thread showing why you shouldn't use the normal version of Kazaa..... http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=10643

12-05-2004, 03:05

I second the comments about WinMX (ok, third them!)

The only time I tried to use Kazaa Lite the first thing it did was switch on my modem and try to dial a premium rate number!

Fortunately I use Ashampoo Unistaller Suite so I was able to remove it totally from my system!

**Paul** · 12-05-2004, 08:55

On the rare occasions I use P2P I have a copy of winmx I run - seems to work fine - and no spyware (or if there was, adware has removed it).

jamesclarke555 · 12-05-2004, 10:05

Kazaa Lite K++ 2.4.3 still works fine:

http://www.dl1.oldversion.com/x/kazaalite243.exe

abailey152 · 12-05-2004, 10:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xaccers

Does overnet basic just have ads or is it full of stuff like kazaa?

It does have ads, but they are pretty unobtrusive. They sit in the top right of the window.