I just made the switch from Windows to an iMac and I was wondering if there is a way to get Kazaa onto OS X? Do I have to buy Virtual PC? Thanks for whatever help you can provide?
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Anyone know how to get Kazaa for OS X?
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We are not technically supposed to talk about such applications on this message board. Other than Virtual PC there is no way to run Kazaa, but there are plenty of similar programs available for Mac OS X.
LimeWire
Acquisition
BitTorrent
probably others as well.
LimeWire
Acquisition
BitTorrent
probably others as well.
Any released version of Poisoned after 0.500 is bulls***. If a file is incomplete, in later versions, you won't get to it unless you hack your system, because the ability to change your incomplete file directory (from the app) has been removed. In Poisoned 0.500, you have that ability, and it should be one of the first things you do (change the directory to, say, ~/PoisonedIncomplete/ <-- create the folder first).
Otherwise, as stated, get VPC to run Kazaa.
Otherwise, as stated, get VPC to run Kazaa.
What to say vs. what not to say:
Example 1:
"I used Poisoned to download some songs..." <-- Illegal!
The discussion of downloading illegal software, including music without the artist's express-written consent (I think), is illegal.
Example 2:
"Poisoned is better than Acquisition because it's free." <-- Legal
Comparing/contrasting the differences of the functionality of two+ apps is fine.
Though, if examples aren't enough for ya, and no one else on the forums can provide better specifics, complain to an organization that cares.
Example 1:
"I used Poisoned to download some songs..." <-- Illegal!
The discussion of downloading illegal software, including music without the artist's express-written consent (I think), is illegal.
Example 2:
"Poisoned is better than Acquisition because it's free." <-- Legal
Comparing/contrasting the differences of the functionality of two+ apps is fine.
Though, if examples aren't enough for ya, and no one else on the forums can provide better specifics, complain to an organization that cares.
"I have downloaded hundreds of songs on limewire , acquisition, and poisoned."
You can say anything you want, as long as you're not shouting "fire" in a crowded movie theater. Being caught in the act is what matters.
Back to the topic, Poisoned (which uses the Kazaa network) is not only bullcrap because of the way it handles incomplete files, but also because it just plain doesn't work anymore. I find limewire to work just fine these days. Acquisition I haven't really toyed around with recently. As long as what you want isn't all that rare, any of the applications will work.
You can say anything you want, as long as you're not shouting "fire" in a crowded movie theater. Being caught in the act is what matters.
Back to the topic, Poisoned (which uses the Kazaa network) is not only bullcrap because of the way it handles incomplete files, but also because it just plain doesn't work anymore. I find limewire to work just fine these days. Acquisition I haven't really toyed around with recently. As long as what you want isn't all that rare, any of the applications will work.
From P2P to Firewalls...
Thanks to all of you who replied. Those are good suggestions for P2P apps. Anyways, on a different note...seeing as I just made the switch, I'm still a bit clueless about panther and all that. So...I was told that I don't need a firewall software program to use my iMac since the system has 128-bit encryption. I know it's got the 128-bit, but isn't firewall software still neccesary?
Thanks to all of you who replied. Those are good suggestions for P2P apps. Anyways, on a different note...seeing as I just made the switch, I'm still a bit clueless about panther and all that. So...I was told that I don't need a firewall software program to use my iMac since the system has 128-bit encryption. I know it's got the 128-bit, but isn't firewall software still neccesary?
Panther has a built-in firewall, which can be enabled in System Preferences. It only filters incoming traffic by default, though. If you want to analyze outgoing traffic, use a program like Little Snitch (an outgoing communication monitor) or BrickHouse (a graphical user interface for configuring the built-in firewall).pmpknetr21 said:
I'm a bit late to this thread, but check out www.mac-P2P.com. There is a link on the Macrumors main page, lower left corner. I've also heard Drumbeat is good, but you will have to pay about $30 for it.
Kazaa for OS X
What? Are you serious? Kazaa has to be one of the biggest resource killers on the PC. Everyone who has Kazaa on their PC has (now, or eventually) major issues with their machine. And don't be like some and tell me, "oh, it doesn't affect my machine like that", or feel that just because you're a computer expert you've got the special insight to work with Kazaa in a trouble-free situation. It just doesn't happen.
The spyware alone that Kazaa installs on a machine is enough to make someone puke. Why would you want that hell brought upon the Macintosh community?
Not that you think this way (described above) or wish ill on fellow Mac users... I'm just restating what I've heard from various people around work (and I work for a major software development company... these guys KNOW computers... and Kazaa has still screwed everyone over at some point).
It's a shame... Kazaa has access to a lot of stuff. But the illegal aspect of it just doesn't appeal to me. There are no ifs, ands, or buts.... pirating is pirating. If you want true Peer-to-Peer there are a lot of better applications out there. If you're interested in pirating music, software, or porn (which you are... why else are you interested in Kazaa) then have at it... just be prepared to deal with the troubles/issues associated with the application.
sibelius
What? Are you serious? Kazaa has to be one of the biggest resource killers on the PC. Everyone who has Kazaa on their PC has (now, or eventually) major issues with their machine. And don't be like some and tell me, "oh, it doesn't affect my machine like that", or feel that just because you're a computer expert you've got the special insight to work with Kazaa in a trouble-free situation. It just doesn't happen.
The spyware alone that Kazaa installs on a machine is enough to make someone puke. Why would you want that hell brought upon the Macintosh community?
Not that you think this way (described above) or wish ill on fellow Mac users... I'm just restating what I've heard from various people around work (and I work for a major software development company... these guys KNOW computers... and Kazaa has still screwed everyone over at some point).
It's a shame... Kazaa has access to a lot of stuff. But the illegal aspect of it just doesn't appeal to me. There are no ifs, ands, or buts.... pirating is pirating. If you want true Peer-to-Peer there are a lot of better applications out there. If you're interested in pirating music, software, or porn (which you are... why else are you interested in Kazaa) then have at it... just be prepared to deal with the troubles/issues associated with the application.
sibelius
dopefiend said:Kazaa lite works perfectly!
torrent is where its at though....
Kazaa lite is dead
Kazaa ressurection is here
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22921
download xFactor and you don't have problem to connect to kazaa.It works perfect under Mac OS 10.3.4
download xFactor and you don't have problem to connect to kazaa.It works perfect under Mac OS 10.3.4
Ummm there is no kazaa for mac, dont worry. Chill!!!! Seems like you got a lot of anger towards p2p and kazaa. And bah, Kazaa sucks, but thats not the only app out there and it is truly p2p. Dude, you only get as much as others are willing to give. but perhaps i might agree with you that there are better applications (and therefore, protocols) out there, like BitTorrent.sibelius said:
So its sounds like limewire is the best, but I assume I can have them all installed and use them all so I guess I'll do that. Anyways, anyone have any other thoughts on good firewall prgrams for the Mac? I'm surprised no one has mentioned Norton? Should I take that as a hint? I had Zone Alarm on my pc, but there isn't one for the mac.
Maxicek said:
Drumbeat sucks. When I tried it during my 14-day trial period, it crashed almost every day I used the damn P.O.S. software. And that was with regular activities, such as clicking this, clicking that, reviewing some stats, etc. Hardly worth justifying the $30 price tag unless you're setting up a digital tire burning lot, which, I've been told, can get smelly pretty fast.
Oh, and Limewire can bite the motherf***ing dust already. It's very stable, yes, but it's slow. Limewire Pro has also gone ridiculous in price...it used to be sub-$10 to upgrade (I think it used to be around $6.50 for the Pro version). Poisoned is at least 3 times faster and easier to use in terms of the GUI, it's free, and, considering that Poisoned is still into beta, it's fairly worth it if you don't mind trying out beta software.
pmpknetr21 said:
As mentioned previously, you don't need 3rd party software for firewall on a Mac, its built-in. Go to System Preferences --> Sharing --> Firewall and click start. It will protect you just like the rest of us. If you need to open any other ports besides the default ones (for iPhoto sharing or something like that) just click the New button and enter the port and nickname for it.
I've been running it for 8 months with no issues.