WinMX issue...

[Powerstroke2000]

I've had WinMX downloaded for a few years now, and found at first, that downloading MP3's was a breeze. Lately, it has become increasingly slower and slower, to a point now where its rare to get a full song, without only getting it partially.

I'm using it on a P4 2.5 Mhz computer, with a cable connection, and in most cases it takes HOURS to download a single MP3!

Just wondering what has happened to WinMX, as now that there is a proliferation of "Pay" type of sites, it seems to have affected those like WinMX where it is a "share" type of system.

Interestingly enough, there seems to be more and more artists who don't mind at all the sharing of their music, where many are saying that it has helped increase their CD sales!

I know if I can hear parts of songs (MP3's) often I will go out and buy the CD, but if I can't hear them first, I rarely do. I prefer to do this at home, and have found in the past that WinMX was great for doing this.

In any event, if there are other programs such as WinMX that work better, please let me know, but if there is a way of speeding up WinMX in some way, please post on how to go about this.

Thanks in advance.

Dale

[PMich]

If you are into P2P, I hear that Limewire works pretty well. That's just what I hear, though.

[pam123]

You've fallen behind in your RIAA news.
They've been seeding dummy files by the thousands into WinMX, they've done the same with Kazza and all the other p2p services as well, and you've just proved that it works.
Since it doesn't work with bittorrent they've conned the MPAA into suing and the whole thing gets reopened this spring before Rhenquist court when the will challenge the legality of the existence of p2p.

[Powerstroke2000]

Quote: You've fallen behind in your RIAA news.
They've been seeding dummy files by the thousands into WinMX, they've done the same with Kazza and all the other p2p services as well, and you've just proved that it works.
Since it doesn't work with bittorrent they've conned the MPAA into suing and the whole thing gets reopened this spring before Rhenquist court when the will challenge the legality of the existence of p2p.
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Sorry, is that some special kind of language? I understand what P2P is...but what is the RIAA news? I don't live in a card board box, but don't keep up on this sort of stuff, which is why I've asked here. What is "bittorrent"? or "MPAA"?

We ARE talking "sharing" here, not stealing, correct?

Is it time to scrap WinMX to another format?

Thx again..

Dale

[Panama Red]

Unfortunately, PS2K, the US courts have ruled that music file sharing is against our laws. Conversely, a recent Canadian court calls it legal. RIAA is the Recording Industry Assoc. that is sueing individuals in the US and trying to get Internet Providers to reveal their records of folks with large download activity so they can file against them. Everyone world wide gets to suffer the action equally however, because the web knows no country boundaries.

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Powerstroke2000 ... We ARE talking "sharing" here, not stealing, correct?

In this case, I think you are both talking about the same thing. What exactly makes some sites "stealing" and others (I presume such as WinMX) "sharing". They all have the same end result... attaining a product you did not pay for.

Just my opinion, but I don't see how WinMX isn't stealing.
Stryker

[Panama Red]

Originally Posted by Stryker In this case, I think you are both talking about the same thing. What exactly makes some sites "stealing" and others (I presume such as WinMX) "sharing". They all have the same end result... attaining a product you did not pay for. Just my opinion, but I don't see how WinMX isn't stealing. Stryker

Morally, you're correct. And if you lived in the US, you'd be Legally correct. But in Canada "file sharing" is considered legal, last I knew. Still doesn't make it right in the eyes of many folks.

[Stryker]

Originally Posted by Panama Red ... in Canada "file sharing" is considered legal, last I knew. Still doesn't make it right in the eyes of many folks.

I agree whole heartedly... There are many things that are "legal" in the most raw sense of the word, but probably shouldn't be. Perhaps I should circulate a petition for legalizing the giving of wedgies to members of the Supreme Court of Canada.

I suppose that's another thread, and another forum.
Stryker

[pam123]

Originally Posted by Powerstroke2000 Quote: You've fallen behind in your RIAA news. They've been seeding dummy files by the thousands into WinMX, they've done the same with Kazza and all the other p2p services as well, and you've just proved that it works. Since it doesn't work with bittorrent they've conned the MPAA into suing and the whole thing gets reopened this spring before Rhenquist court when the will challenge the legality of the existence of p2p. ------------------------------------------------- Sorry, is that some special kind of language? I understand what P2P is...but what is the RIAA news? I don't live in a card board box, but don't keep up on this sort of stuff, which is why I've asked here. What is "bittorrent"? or "MPAA"? We ARE talking "sharing" here, not stealing, correct? Is it time to scrap WinMX to another format? Thx again.. Dale

RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America
MPAA _ Motion Picture Association of America
Bit torrent - a new form a file sharing that you can't plant dummy files in ( now being sued ).
The first two consider sharing files to be piracy, actually it goes further than that but we'll leave it there for now, and they're doing their best to stamp it out.
It wasn't what copyright was intended to do and the RIAA and MPAA are abusing it at the expense of of the rest of us.

[Powerstroke2000]

I should circulate a petition for legalizing the giving of wedgies to members of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Well said Stryker! Our Canadian justice system has to be the joke of the world! Murder gets you close to a year in a fancy Hotel ...with all the trimmings. Computer courses, golf trips, computer usage, 3 square meals a day, Free counciling, free dental & medical, plus you are first in line over the average public in the emergency room, and on and on.

I could go on and on regarding the crap that is unjustified in our justice system, but it would be a waste of text here on this forum.

Thanks for the explanation of the acronyms used, much appreciated! I don't agree at all with them, in that sharing is sharing, whether it is your next door neighbour, or joe public! It was originally bought and paid for...so???

There are many things that are "legal" in the most raw sense of the word, but probably shouldn't be.

This too can work both ways, in that there are things that are currently "illegal" that should be legal as well!

Its a touchy subject regarding marijuana being used "medically" for alleviating pain and suffering, and really I suppose it's touchy in both our countries!
As to whether it should be legalized in some way for this purpose...who knows what will happen, as for those in extreme pain situations, they really have no choice but to flaunt the law on this one, and I personally see no problem with it. There again, every Tom, Dick & Harry could say they are in pain, and start using it! Again...this subject for another time.

I would like to thank those that have helped me on this subject, as your help is truly appreciated!

Dale

[glc]

Being that this is turning into a political discussion, as per the forum rules this thread is closed.