Guest Ransik Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 I cannot get Ares to even work (even after removing and redownloading it) and WinMX will not connect. What in the world is going on with all this stuff? Also, anyone know where I can get a working Kazaa? Cause I hate those other ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vexroid Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 WinMX PNP Network Mysteriously Ends Operations September 21, 2005 Thomas Mennecke WinMX began its time as a simple OpenNap client in a time when Napster and Scour ruled the P2P scene. When Napster and Scour were banished from the Internet, WinMX's importance took on a new burden of importance. It reinvented itself from a mere OpenNap client to become one of the premier P2P networks of its day. During its height, WinMX, developed by FrontCode Technologies, eclipsed the Napster P2P network in not only resourcefulness, but also in population. During mid-2002, its population had reached over 1.5 million simultaneous users. With an active community, plenty of independent user forums and steady development it appeared there was nothing that could stop this network. Then something mysterious happened. From July 2003 to July 2004, there were no updates to WinMX - nothing to improve the network architecture, the dreaded queues or any other attributes. Then in July 2004 after nearly a year of frustration, FrontCode released addition betas which many perceived as a mere "filler" versions. Version 3.53 did little more than feature “a major upgrade of the chat component and other minor improvements." Another beta version (3.54) was subsequently released, which improved the media library. That would be the last anyone would hear from WinMX ever again. Slyck maintained communications with FrontCode president Kevin Hearn, who stated that work was still being continued on the mystical version 4.0. During the early part of the summer, Mr. Hearn told Slyck.com that something might be available towards the end of the 2005 summer. However, another plot twist appears to have mixed things up once again. On September 13, 2005, WinMX was the recipient of a letter (along with 6 other P2P firms) from the RIAA. The letter demanded the receiving developers they cease infringing operations immediately, and offered to "discuss pre-litigation resolution of these claims." Like Alberto Treves' decision to release the source of Ares Galaxy, or Sam Yagan's decision to join the DCIA, every move a P2P developer makes is immediately questioned to be in direct response to the RIAA's letter campaign. Such is the case for FrontCode Technologies. Or should we say WinMX Technology Associates? Currently, the WinMX.com homepage, the FrontCode.com homepage, the WinMX PNP Network and all of its host caches are down. It is impossible to connect to the network, and those remaining online will only stay online as long as their host supernodes do. But is this the end of WinMX? Perhaps not. Interestingly enough, if one conducts a DNS whois for "WinMX.com", the result directs owner ship to a "WinMX Technology Associates" - not FrontCode Technologies as it has in the past. Even more interesting is the geographical relocation from Toronto, Canada to Port Vila, Vanuatu. Many will remember that Sharman Networks pulled a similar stunt to avoid prosecution in the Netherlands and to capitalize on "tax efficiencies." FrontCode.com is still registered in Canada. Kevin Hearn, who is usually readily available for comment with Slyck.com, has not responded to inquiries for several weeks. Before anyone clamors the end of the WinMX PNP network, time needs to be given to allow for this development to unfold. Although it appears WinMX.com was reregistered prior to this event, its occurrence cannot be downplayed until this fluid situation is resolved. [url]http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=921[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoganRodzen Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 I suggest [url="http://www.limewire.com"]LimeWire[/url] Kazaa has way too much spyware and crap that comes with it, I've had LimeWire for two years now and has NEVER given me any issues. As always, just be careful what you download. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 yeah, ares has gone open sourced and I think it will be added into Shareza. WinMX was always useless anyway :P limewire is good (although soon to have DRM added apparently, which will make it useless - so get it soon!). all I know I found out off slyck.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falling_star Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 WinMX is gone, and I got Ares as my replacement and then it just quit working completely. I suggest using Soul Seek, or just surf around Slyck.com and find a program that suits you. And, of course, remember not to do anything illegal. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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