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2. LimeWire - Wikipedia

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   LimeWire was a free peer-to-peer file sharing client for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris. [1] Created by Mark Gorton [2][3][4] in 2000, it was most prominently a tool used for the download and distribution of pirated materials, particularly pirated music. [5] In 2007, LimeWire was estimated to be installed on over one-third of all computers ...

3. WireShare - Wikipedia

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   WireShare (formerly known as LimeWire Pirate Edition) is a revival of the LimeWire software, a gnutella p2p-network client. [1][2][3] The original LimeWire Pirate Edition was adapted from LimeWire Basic edition to provide similar features to LimeWire Pro with no adware or backdoor control. [1] The Ask toolbar integration was removed, along with ...

4. Comparison of BitTorrent clients - Wikipedia

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   The following is a general comparison of BitTorrent clients, which are computer programs designed for peer-to-peer file sharing using the BitTorrent protocol. [1] The BitTorrent protocol coordinates segmented file transfer among peers connected in a swarm. A BitTorrent client enables a user to exchange data as a peer in one or more swarms.

5. CNET - Wikipedia

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   CNET. CNET (short for "Computer Network") [1] is an American media website that publishes reviews, news, articles, blogs, podcasts, and videos on technology and consumer electronics globally. CNET originally produced content for radio and television in addition to its website before applying new media distribution methods through its internet ...

6. FrostWire - Wikipedia

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   FrostWire. FrostWire is a free and open-source BitTorrent client first released in September 2004, as a fork of LimeWire. It was initially very similar to LimeWire in appearance and functionality, but over time developers added more features, including support for the BitTorrent protocol. In version 5, support for the Gnutella network was ...

7. Timeline of file sharing - Wikipedia

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   September 8 – The RIAA begins filing lawsuits against individuals allegedly sharing files on P2P networks such as Kazaa. [62] November – Winny source code is confiscated by the Kyoto Police. November 21 – The Pirate Bay (TPB) bittorrent tracker is founded by Gottfrid Svartholm, Fredrik Neij, and Peter Sunde.

8. Comparison of YouTube downloaders - Wikipedia

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   downloads User-specified maximum download speed Private videos Embedded videos Available as a browser extension Extraction of original audio (served by YouTube ...

9. Trade group efforts against file sharing - Wikipedia

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   Arts and media industry trade groups, such as the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), strongly oppose and attempt to prevent copyright infringement through file sharing. The organizations particularly target the distribution of files via the Internet using peer-to-peer ...