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waterbrother
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 Posted - 05/26/2004 : 10:57:13 AM
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What can I say, I am living dangerously - I am using the subsciption version of Kazaa (no ads or spyware) and I maintain my Shared folder to include only stuff I own on CD. - So I trust that I won't be nabbed. - But that's not why I'm addressing this forum:
I have an enormous number of tracks that are on the Traffic list and seem to always be searching for other sources. Does anyone know a way to use Kazaa more effectively? Are there optimum times to be online? Is there a wild card way to download songs I am seeking no matter what the file is named? Now that I have my incredibly large HD - I want to fill it up. I am starting to hear the same songs repeated too often (I just go on random shuffle all the time).
2nd issue - Database maintenance issue - I have bunches of tracks that are truncated (that end suddenly before the end of the song and some that are apparently bad files that set off the most God awful noise you ever heard until you advance to the next track (really bad when the player is closed into my brief case as I'm walking down the street - quick stop, open the bag, find the player, hit the advance button - ahhhhh - relieved look on face.) What I'd really like to find is an application that could help me find truncated files (songs) and bad files (songs) that can be deleted and put onto a list for replacing those songs. I know its alot to ask, but I thought I would anyhow. - Anyone who tells me to keep a piece of paper and pen handy, write down the offending songs and replace manually - I hope you get one of those bad tracks in your earphones, 'cause I know that.
All I have to say is that my mental health is soooo much better since I've gotten my Neuros back. Thanks for anyone who can help.
Thanks,
Mike Smith (staying pseudo for the file share issue) |
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Llama
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Posted - 05/26/2004 : 2:15:26 PM
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Originally posted by waterbrother
I maintain my Shared folder to include only stuff I own on CD. - So I trust that I won't be nabbed.
so, your telling me that you only share files that you have bought on cd, why even bother sharing, that gives you a change of getting caught, do you think the RIAA will know that you bought those cds? if you really are going to continue to use kazaa, why dont you just disable sharing of files, or if it wont let you, just move downloaded files into a different folder, no point in sharing, it will just up your chance of getting caught. |
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Yono
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Posted - 05/27/2004 : 2:51:45 PM
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Protowall (If this is read or copied by the RIAA, MIAA, or BSA, I WILL sue you)
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kborn(at)neurosaudio.com
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Posted - 05/28/2004 : 1:09:51 PM
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Well, remember the "delete" menu. Sometimes these bad sounds are on your files as a deterrent to file sharing. I think it's called "splogging" where bad files are uploaded and spread around and pure forms of the songs are harder to find.
When this happens you can right click and say "delete" and then pick either PC or Neuros.
When you sync, they will no longer have the arrow, or be in your recycle bin. From there you can easily make a list of things you don't want based on either your tags or the recycle bin.
If you choose delete from PC, then all you have to do is empty the recycle bin, and check the box to remove from computer. And then it will be off your PC and your Neuros and NSM for good.
I've heard there is less junk floating around on things like Limewire.
But also, Kazaa is one way to get started in digitial music, but then you will evolve and want specific music. I used to be a big emusic fan, there were great lists of... if you like this... you will also like this.
You can also buy used CDs with ease online, and then you can rip them yourself at CD quality, which is a better quality than the Kazaa stuff.
The reason I say all this is there are some viruses going around on Kazaa, and that's a more likely hazard than the law.
K
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boleeo
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Posted - 05/28/2004 : 6:52:21 PM
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| Be careful bro. Llama is correct, RIAA cares nothing about you owning the CD, they are lawyers looking to take you to the cleaners. Although it is a slim chance, if you use Kazaa you're chances widen out a bit. I will assume you have not done much research on the subject, as you paid for the program and therefore must not know about k-lite among other things, I would suggest you do some reading. http://www.slsknet.org/ is a good place to start, they have a great program, forums, people, and a record label with… you guessed it, artists who encourage you to download their music and won't sue your azz. This is btw the program I use exclusively with minor exceptions, for downloading. I have never received a bad file or had problems finding what I need. I am a believer in free music, I also believe in being careful so although I have yet to hear of anyone busted on ss I only share what I know to be safe files. All of this is to be taken with a dash of salt and as always; is my advice only and not necessarily the opinion of Neuros Audio or anyone else. |
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theoffsprg(at)yahoo.com
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Posted - 05/30/2004 : 2:43:04 PM
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| try irc (ircspy.com), or mp3board.net...although for the latter you need a streamload account...but you can sign up for a lot of trials =P |
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Yono
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Posted - 06/20/2004 : 8:25:08 PM
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There's always limewire. It's easier to use than K-lite and has pretty much as many files, except without the splogged ones.
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Originally posted by kborn(at)neurosaudio.com
I've heard there is less junk floating around on things like Limewire.
K
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Edited by - Yono on 06/20/2004 8:27:38 PM |
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Lou Erickson
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Posted - 06/21/2004 : 9:28:57 PM
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Why does owning all the stuff in your "shared" folder make you any safer than not?
Wouldn't the RIAA love to nail one of the >sources< of these music leaks? I can see the argument now, "You're the one responsible for putting these albums on the net! Every copy downloaded is your fault! You have to buy them that many copies! Yes! Send the money! Mwa ha ha ha!"
I suspect they'd contain themselves a little better.
I am not a proponent of stealing music, even carefully. I am a proponent of legal music. If the artist is happy to let me have copies, great! If they want money for them... and they're worth having... pay for them.
I agree that the current system the RIAA et al are so desperate to keep is bogus, but the other extreme of not paying the artists anything for their work is also wrong.
My advice on how to steal music safely: don't steal music.
(I know it's an unpopular stance, and I usually don't say anything, but since the question, 'How can I safely steal music?' was so clearly asked, I thought I'd reply. I'll be quiet now.)
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qvack_82
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Posted - 06/22/2004 : 04:48:27 AM
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I've heard there is less junk floating around on things like Limewire.
Aye, gnutella (what limewire is a gui for) has another funky network called Overnet, which is technically much better than kazaa or limewire, a little lacking in content, but I've found what I've been looking for.
Cheers.
Paul Warren.
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alecm
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Posted - 06/22/2004 : 1:34:37 PM
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I've heard there is less junk floating around on things like Limewire.
Aye, gnutella (what limewire is a gui for) has another funky network called Overnet, which is technically much better than kazaa or limewire, a little lacking in content, but I've found what I've been looking for
And then there's SoulSeek which is almost entirely junk free, and has a much broader selection than any other network I've looked at (though my research certainly hasn't been extensive). It may not be the best for big label mainstreamy stuff though. Of course it's even better to give money to the artists I like, fortunately I tend to like stuff that the RIAA isn't involved in. |
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Derek
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Posted - 07/08/2004 : 12:40:18 PM
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i should hope you would eventually graduate from kazaa... its going down hill. the quality of the service has become terrible. do some searching if your going to steal something and find a better source. and dont steal, support the software and game game makers. unless its music... those greedy sons of .... the artists barely get anything in that deal... the rich get richer...
download all the artists songs illegaly and then send a check directly to the artists house. forget the record labels. |
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Mechugena
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Posted - 07/15/2004 : 1:03:20 PM
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Is there any way to see a sample of what is on soul seek? They describe their service, but the only way to find out what's there is by subscribing.
Thanks,
Larry |
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webkid
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Posted - 07/16/2004 : 12:48:37 AM
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| I've always been impressed by WinMX [ http://www.winmx.com/ ] if you're using Windows. Though their download page is covored in some gross banners (ie "You've won our hourly prize" etc) the softvare is entirely spyware, adware free. Not as user friendly as some, but if you get to using it, it can be really powerful. |
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radfaraf
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Posted - 08/21/2004 : 8:19:39 PM
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Is there any way to see a sample of what is on soul seek? They describe their service, but the only way to find out what's there is by subscribing.
Thanks,
Larry
Soulseek is free they do accept donations though. If you found a site that charges then it's a scam site and stay away. www.slsknet.org is the correct site. |
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