BearShare is an exciting new Windows file sharing program from Free Peers, Inc. that lets you, your friends, and everyone in the world share files.

Built on Gnutella technology, BearShare provides a simple, easy to use interface combined with a powerful connection and search engine that puts thousands of different files in easy reach.

BearShare utilizes a completely decentralized peer to peer network, and is the most advanced file sharing application around. Trade any type of file: mp3, video, images, software, etc

Here are some key features of “BearShare”:

· Lightning fast downloads from multiple users simultaneously.
· Advanced Search - all types of media files.
· Automatic resume feature assures the completion of all requested downloads.
· Access and view your friend’s shared files.
· Chat with friends while downloading.
· The most friendly and intuitive interface.
· Bandwidth controls.
· Configurable Parental Controls block access to viruses and offensive files.
· Media Player with playlists and full-screen preview mode.
· Enhanced Media Manager ideally designed for organizing all your PC’s media files.

LimeWire is a software package which enables individuals to search for and share computer files with anyone on the internet.

LimeWire is compatible with the Gnutella file-sharing protocol and can connect with anyone else running Gnutella-compatible software.

At startup, the LimeWire program will connect, via the internet, to the LimeWire Gateway, a specialized intelligent Gnutella router, at startup to maximize the user’s viewable network space.LimeWire is a tool that allows you to share files over the internet.

Further, the most recent version of Lime Wire enables Group functionality, so that users can connect to other people interested in sharing the same kinds of files that they are.

Here are some key features of “LimeWire Basic”:

· Ease of use - just install, run, and search
· Ability to search by artist, title, genre, or other metainformation
· Elegant multiple search tabbed interface
· “Swarm” downloads from multiple hosts help you get files faster
· iTunes integration for Mac users
· Unique “ultrapeer” technology reduces bandwidth requirements for most users
· Integrated chat
· Browse host feature–even works through firewalls
· Added Bitzi metadata lookup
· International versions: Now available in many new languages.
· Connects to the network using GWebCache, a distributed connection system
· Automatic local network searches for lightning-fast downloads. If you’re on a corporate or university network, download files from other users on the same network almost instantaneously!
· Support for MAGNET links that allow you to click on web page links that access Gnutella.