CNET Editors' review
Although the bigger names in the P2P world still maintain the lion's share of users, several smaller entities have popped up. These programs appeal to those fed up with the fluff and third-party software often found in the more popular applications.Shareaza is focused and lean, with a gorgeous interface and connections to the Gnutella2, Gnutella, eDonkey, and BitTorrent networks. It's also handsome and easy to use; we had no trouble quickly figuring out how to search, check our network status, and customize the interface through a healthy choice of skins. Search results were extremely fast, although we wish each new search automatically spawned a new tab. Shareaza also has a decent built-in media player for common audio and video formats. Other features include a chat client and the ability to schedule transfers.
The file-management system, with a slew of folders divided and subdivided into all sorts of categories, may overwhelm novices, though seasoned file-sharers probably won't have that much trouble. Overall, though, Shareaza's design, performance, and trim size provide make it a nice choice for peer-to-peer users.
Publisher's Description
From Shareaza:
Shareaza has unique features, including ghost ratings, a completely user-configurable queue area, and multinetwork support. The program started as a Gnutella client but recently branched out and developed Gnutella2, a completely open and documented network. Shareaza's interface is easy to use, yet powerful and fully skinnable. Shareaza's download core was built to provide optimum performance from any number of sources. Shareaza can manage your download queue automatically, or you can take charge and modify the status of files or even individual physical transfers and sources.
Version 2.2.5 has multiple fixes on all supported networks, providing vastly improved multi-network, peer-to-peer file-sharing capabilities. There also are several new features, including a scheduler, a review viewer, enhanced translations, and improved metadata support. Help facilities and documentation have been improved to make the application easier to use.
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All versions:
3.6 starsout of 579 votes
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Current version:
3.7 starsout of 78 votes
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"LOADED with unwanted a garbage"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
It's farely fast, but still not worth it.
Cons
VERY few valuable files, mostly youtube files instead of musice.
Summary
DON"T DO I! You'll be sorry. Lots of adware, unclosable pop-ups and hijacking of browser, unstoppable forcing of weak search engine into my homepage instead of google. Would not allow me to change back to google until I uninstalled shareaza.
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"Fast and sturdy"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
I give it 5 stars because it connects to eDonkey, G2, and G1 networks, which helps you find rare files. Connects pretty fast. Real good working program.
Cons
None to brag about.
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"The Best!"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
Shareaza is a great piece of software that combines the power of multiple peer-to-peer networks into one, easy-to-use program. It should be noted that the latest version is 2.3.1.0, and the website link needs to be updated to reflect the project site - shareaza.sourceforge.net
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"Top of the pile"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
Adware, spyware, and BS free! Connects to G1, G2, eDonkey networks, handles torrents, and is open source. Can it get any better?
Summed up: clean, simplified, efficient, versatile.
Cons
Connecting to eDonkey can be a bit complicated for beginners; G2 network a bit weak (but growing).
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"awsome"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
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"Great"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
This is a very good program, easy to use/interact with.
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"Returns alot of searches but limited downloads"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
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"great"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
its fast
Cons
dont know yet
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"Shareaza 2.3.0.0 | The best P2P software :D | shareaza.sourceforge.net/"
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
Everything.
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"Best p2p app out there? Probably."
Version: Shareaza 2.2.5
Pros
Excellent p2p sharing program which brings together the libraries of the edonkey (emule), gnutella 1+2 (limewire) and bittorrent networks. Many users, good choice of files, speedy downloads and no spyware make this an absolute must have.
Good learning curve for people new to p2p/bittorrent and enough extra options to keep the vets happy.
Cons
Absolutely none I can think off.
Perhaps the Shareaza team can build an internal torrent search machine into the next build?
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