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(Updated 9/25/02)
The fortunes of file-sharing networks can rise and fall overnight with the bang of a judge's gavel, the stroke of a lawyer's pen, or changes to network's underlying technology. With that in mind, we bring you our handy file-sharing comparison chart, which will give you an idea of what service is the best right now. We'll update this list every month, so check back regularly or subscribe to the biweekly MP3 Insider newsletter if you want to be reminded when the new list is posted.
Methodology
• All search results were counted for each term (even incorrect or duplicate results).
• In music searches, only MP3 search results were counted.
• No copyrighted files were downloaded or animals harmed during the testing of these P2P apps. (CNET Networks condones neither the infringement of copyright nor cruelty to animals.)
• Each application ran on default options.
• Testing commenced after apps were fully connected to their networks.
• Spyware checks were performed using Spychecker.com.
• In music searches, only MP3 search results were counted.
• No copyrighted files were downloaded or animals harmed during the testing of these P2P apps. (CNET Networks condones neither the infringement of copyright nor cruelty to animals.)
• Each application ran on default options.
• Testing commenced after apps were fully connected to their networks.
• Spyware checks were performed using Spychecker.com.
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Blubster 1.2.3 | |
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iMesh 3.1 | |
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KaZaa 2.0 | |
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LimeWire 2.6.3 | |
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Morpehus 2.0 | |
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Qtraxmax 1.0.4* | |
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WinMX 3.22 | |
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Xolox 1.2 | |
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Audio |
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Beatles | |
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3,136 | |
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130 | |
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120 | |
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61 | |
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414 | |
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0 | |
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207 | |
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697 | |
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Britney Spears | |
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1,351 | |
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104 | |
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84 | |
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43 | |
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275 | |
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0 | |
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278 | |
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1,195 | |
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Jelly Roll Morton | |
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6 | |
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21 | |
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25 | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
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0 | |
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32 | |
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0 | |
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Mogwai | |
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72 | |
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30 | |
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85 | |
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31 | |
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8 | |
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0 | |
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312 | |
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5 | |
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Run DMC | |
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459 | |
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77 | |
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83 | |
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23 | |
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67 | |
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0 | |
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423 | |
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119 | |
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Stravinsky | |
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59 | |
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45 | |
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56 | |
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0 | |
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14 | |
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0 | |
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88 | |
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25 | |
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Subtotal | |
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5,083 | |
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407 | |
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453 | |
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158 | |
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778 | |
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0 | |
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1,300 | |
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2,041 | |
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Software |
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Solitaire | |
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0 | |
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18 | |
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52 | |
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23 | |
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0 | |
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122 | |
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12 | |
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0 | |
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Movie |
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Star Wars | |
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0 | |
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84 | |
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48 | |
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50 | |
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59 | |
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0 | |
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811 | |
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200 | |
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Additional info |
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CNET review | |
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Download only (Unreviewed) | |
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5 out of 10 (9/12/02) | |
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8 out of 10 (9/25/02) | |
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7 out of 10 (9/18/02) | |
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8 out of 10 (8/20/02) | |
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5 out of 10 (9/11/02) | |
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