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File Sharing Goes Mobile

admin — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:19:41 +0000

Advances in communications and technology have brought with it an off-shoot phenomenon that has greatly impacted the way individuals and businesses connect and deal with each other. File Sharing, which usually follows the Peer-to-Peer (P2P) model, has made it possible for people to connect in an instant. It involves an exchange of files between two users: an uploader providing the file and a downloader, who receives the file. The files are usually stored and served by the personal computers of the users.

Whereas before it would take days for individuals from across the globe to share photos, documents, videos and music, file sharing has bridged that gap of time and distance. Its impact is probably most felt in the music and entertainment industry wherein file sharing has made it possible for fans to listen and watch the latest music and movie releases in a span of seconds! As soon as the upload is finished, fans can easily download the file and be instantly updated with the latest events in the music and entertainment industry.

This wave was started by Napster, a file sharing service that paved the way for other P2P file sharing programs which are now used for many of the same reasons and can download music, pictures, and other files. The popularity and repercussions of the first Napster have made it a legendary icon in the computer and entertainment fields.

Napster was only just the beginning. Its pioneering effort in the file sharing phenomenon brought about the rise of more advanced P2P file sharing programs.

Kazaa, for one, is commonly used to exchange mp3 files over the internet. It uses the FastTrack protocol and enables users to exchange other file types as well. Videos, documents, and even software applications were made readily available to downloaders. However, Kazaa also saw its decline as it found itself the target of many copyright-related lawsuits. In addition, it has also become infamous due to the large number of viruses, worms, and Trojans that it has been known to support and help spread.

iMesh is a social network that also operates as a file sharing system. It has its own protocols for file transfer, and it was also the first to introduce the concept of swarming; that is, one user can download a single file from many different sources, effectively breaking the file down and increasing the speed of one’s download.

P2P sharing programs like iMesh has brought with it the rise of Limewire, probably the most commonly used P2P application for downloading mp3s and videos. LimeWire is a P2P client for the Java Platform, which uses the Gnutella network to locate files as well as share files. Although a free software, Limewire also offers a PRO version which differs from the Basic Version in a number of respects; the most highlighted being its “Turbo Charged” downloads as it allows downloads to come simultaneously from 10 peers rather than only 8.

Swarming eventually led to the development of BitTorrent, the latest rage in File Sharing. Also P2P in nature, BitTorrent users connect to each other to send and receive portions of the file. What sets BitTorrent apart from its other file sharing counterparts is that there is a central server (a tracker) which coordinates the action of all peers. The tracker only manages connections but it does not have any knowledge of the contents of the files being distributed; therefore, a large number of users can be supported with relatively limited tracker bandwidth. The key philosophy behind BitTorrent is that users upload at the same time they are downloading. In this manner, network bandwidth is utilized as efficiently as possible. BitTorrent is designed to work better as the number of people interested in a certain file increases. BitTorrent is ideal for downloading the latest movies, discographies and software applications.

File Sharing and the Mobile Web

Indeed, file sharing has become quite the phenomenon that it has even carried over to the mobile web. Mobilemo, a mobile web site builder, is among the few mobile web hosting platforms that introduces file sharing features for mobile phones. People from across the globe now find it easier to connect and share photos, music, videos and files with friends, family and business partners. Mobilemo facilitates file sharing by enabling its members to upload their files through the internet and letting their friends download these files through mobile phones at any given time and at any given place. With Mobilemo’s file sharing feature, connecting with friends, promoting creative freedom, and keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and happenings have never been this easy!

Although still not as advanced as the file sharing programs made available on the Internet, Mobile File Sharing offers mobile phone users the instant convenience of sharing and downloading their files on-the-go. Businesses get to present their latest line of products to clients and partners without having to log into a PC. Mobile File Sharing also celebrates creative self expression-artists and musicians are given another venue to showcase their latest artworks and musical compositions through mobile phones! Fans get to download their favorite songs, videos and artworks as soon as it is uploaded! Although not yet as highly developed as its Internet file sharing counterpart, the future is definitely looking good for Mobile File Sharing!

Tricia Morente started writing even before she started talking. She writes about everything under the sun. Her forte is Creative Nonfiction but she has also written articles discussing technology, business, lifestyle and public affairs. Her stint in public relations and marketing eventually led her to join the Internet Marketing team of Mobilemo, a mobile website builder that provides mobile phone users the platform to create and manage their mobile websites using highly interactive and user-friendly too

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How Movie Downloads Is Altering Our Viewing Behavior

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:27:49 +0000

There was a time when, if you sought to view a movie, the only place you could go was the cinema. Then came videotape, which meant that you could record your favorite movies from your television and watch them time and time again, until the tape wore out. Purchasing movie videos meant that you could watch many movies before they came on the television, typically only a short time after they were released in the cinemas. But over the last few years, technology has moved at a tremendous pace. We are no longer tied to viewing movies on our televisions, or at the cinema, and we now have much more diversity over what movies we watch, when we watch them, and even where we watch them.

Movie downloads websites have sprung up in the light of all this new technology. All you ought to benefit from them is an Internet connection and a computer. The way the movie download sites function can vary from site to site. Often the user is required to pay a yearly subscription, and this will typically comprise of a certain amount of downloads for free after the initial payment. Or the user may be able to pay a monthly subscription, and on some occasions it is probable to pay a one off fee for the movie that you want to download. It is worth checking out the different ways of joining a movie download site to guarantee that you find one that best suits your movie viewing needs. Of course, technology has not stopped evolving, and with the new technology comes new ways of viewing our favorite movies. It is now possible to transfer movie downloads onto your iphone and watch it when you want to. The same goes for mp3 players and ipods. Now we can view movies when we have some spare time. For some people, this is even a good way to pass time while traveling, or time spent waiting at airports or stations.

With the increase in movie downloading sites, comes the increase in the diversity of movies that are available for our viewing pleasure. It is possible to find almost any genre of movie online and available for download. If you are traveling and require a film in your own language, then it is possible to find online. No matter what country you are in, it is possible to access movie online download sites with just the use of an Internet connection and a laptop computer. This can make traveling much more tolerable for many people who need to travel as part of their employment. At the end of the day they are able to sit back and relax in their hotel room with a movie of their choice.

Whatever your taste in movies, there is always something available for you to download and enjoy. Where ever you are and no matter what time it is.

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Satellite tv for pc-2 Ways to Watch for Free

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:24:40 +0000

Wouldnâ€™t it be cool if you could watch TV for free? Well there are actually a couple of ways that people are able to do that right now as we speak. The way that you can do this is by watching it on the internet. There are a number of different websites that offer free streaming of satellite TV on their homepages. You do not have to pay for the service at all because it is entirely free. Some of these sites are like Beeline TV and WorldTVPC. There are a lot others but, those are amongst the most popular websites being viewed right now.

In order to find more websites that broadcast satellite you can do a search in your favorite search engine for common keywords such as â€˜Satellite TV for pcâ€™, â€˜Watch Satellite TV for freeâ€™ and so on. The search engines will definitely help you find what you are looking for.

Another way you can watch satellite TV on your computer is by purchasing satellite TV software. The only thing that you need to pay for with this service is the software itself. There are many people that rather choose this option because it is just like having regular satellite TV except you do not have to pay monthly for the service.

When the software is purchased you can download it immediately because it is a digital product. Another cool thing about this software that it runs on almost every single computer that is running these days. You may want to check the requirements though before you jump into anything.

Not only will you get over 3000 channels from all over the world you can get free movie releases, games, music and much more. These are free added incentives to the software. The only thing that you need to run this software is an internet connection. I wouldnâ€™t recommend using dial up because you might get glitches in the show you are watching.

So, there are thousands of people out there that have switched over to watching satellite TV for free on the internet. The two ways I listed above are the most popular of the ways that you can watch your favorite TV shows. The best thing about watching satellite TV on the intent is that it is completly free and on demand. I hope you are able to make your decision on what type of satellite TV you should get a lot better now.

For more information on Satellite TV Software Check out Satellite TV for PC Today!.

Please feel free to check out my honest Satellite TV for PC Review if you are wondering about it.

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iTunes 2 Free Download: iTunes 2 More Excellent Than Its Predecessor1

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:21:40 +0000

It is undeniable. Besides being a phenomenon, iTunes is the grandest gizmo in the entertainment world today. iTunes, the sidekick of iPod is also expanding its greatness. You could know how to download free iTunes just by visiting www.apple.com iTunes 2 has a 10-band equalizer with more than 20 presets, so you could customize you own settings like if you want to shift from jazz to rock or to hip hop to classical music. It has a cross fader, and it brings fascinating transitions into your music world. There is also a new sound enhancer that gives depth and richness of good sound quality.

iTunes is being used by more than 6 million music lovers worldwide. The integration of iTunes 2 with iPod is flawless. In the first connection of your iPod to your Mac computer, all the songs and the playlists in your computer are downloaded automatically to your iPod. And it is updated whenever your iPod is plugged back into your Macintosh.

Enhanced Performance of iTunes

The burning of your favourite songs is much faster now. iTunes 2 do recognize MP3 CDs. The standard audio CD is just limited to 74 minutes of music, while MP3 files can hold up to 10 hours of music on just a single disc. MP3 CDs can be played on other Macs and PCs.

System Requirements

* Hardware. iTunes is suitable with all Apple systems that has USB ports. If you have an iPod, your Macintosh computer must be equipped with a Firewire. For you to burn your favourite music, your personal computer should have a CD-RW drive. iTunes work with all Apple CD-RW drive.

* System software. The Macintosh platform X v10.1 and later versions requires Mac OS X. While Mac OS 9 version requires Mac OS 9.2.1, Mac operating system 9.0.4 or its other later versions. To burn audio CD in Mac OS 9, you should have a Mac OS 9.1 or its other later versions.

Additional benefits from iTunes

You can download your favorite music, videos from concerts to music television (MTV), from photographs from friends and images that you find interesting and make a slide show and upload it again to the internet and share it with friends.

iTunes gives you the power to enjoy music at its summit. You could make a personalized digital music library for you to organize and play all your favorite high-grade MP3s with the simple drag-and-drop function. You could also rate songs, so you could pick what suits your mood at certain situations.

And additional benefits

*You could quickly browse the whole music library by artist, genre or album;

* You could encode up to 320 kbps for the finest MP3 sound quality;

*You could burn CDs with just a click and get perfect results every time;

*You could also pick any songs within seconds with the help of a real-time search engine;

* You could also listen online to hundreds of internet radio stations and;

* Create custom playlist with easy to use drag-and drop interface.

Visit internet forums or talk to your friends about the new wonders of iTunes. Downloading iTunes 2 is free, so don’t let it wait.

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For more information on Apple’s iPod store by visiting http://www.appleipodaccessoriesguide.com a popular iPod website that provides information on selecting the right iPod travel speakers.

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isoHunt Now Indexes 1 Million Torrents

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:50:59 +0000

The popular BitTorrent site IsoHunt just reached a new milestone, as they now index over 1 million torrents. In total, the torrents on IsoHunt point to 22 million files that all add up to a dazzling 743TB in data.

isoHunt has been around for ages, longer than almost any other BitTorrent site in existence today, and they are still moving forward. Last month they released a new Ajaxy comment and rating system, and today they reached another milestone.

IsoHunt founder Gary Fung writes in their forums: “It has been a long time coming, but with steady growth of active torrents from around the Web (which I’ll call the Torrentsphere from now on if you don’t mind), isoHunt’s index reached the 1 million torrents milestone 2 hours ago.”

Like most other BitTorrent sites, isoHunt’s traffic is not slowing down at all. The site is currently among the 150 most visited websites on the Internet, and listed in the top three most used BitTorrent sites together with The Pirate Bay and Mininova. The increasing popularity also has its downsides though, in this case downtime because the servers can’t keep up.

The record traffic, in combination with the new features, have caused server issues over the past few weeks, and they had to display a “iSohunt is Sick” error message more often than they wanted to. “It’ll be back to normal soon enough,” Gary says, adding “You should seldom see them now that we got most congestion issues solved.”

IsoHunt had a small backlash last year when the isoHunt team had to block access to all US visitors on their TorrentBox and Podtropolis tracker, because of their involvement in a lawsuit initiated by the MPAA. Other than that, things are going great for them.

The increase in BitTorrent’s popularity is far from over yet. The numbers speak for itself, isoHunt indexing a million torrents, The Pirate Bay tracking 10 million peers, and Mininova just had its 4 billionth download.

Good times for the “torrentsphere”.

This is an article from: TorrentFreak

isoHunt Now Indexes 1 Million Torrents

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