Naptster Alternatives?

three2tango · #1 10-21-2001, 11:12 PM

Okay napster is out and I can't get morpheus to log me in so what can I do? I really have a need for Alice in Chains Rooster and some Destiny's Child. HELP!

damasa · #2 10-21-2001, 11:14 PM

I've been using Audio Galaxy (Satelite) for a while now..works great...
html based though..but beats getting no music at all..

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three2tango · #3 10-21-2001, 11:21 PM

Damassa

Thanks, I just tried and have been denied on both the songs I wanted---Damn the man!

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TechAPhi · #4 10-21-2001, 11:23 PM

There's a program called "BearShare" that I have found useful.

If you're into IRC, you can get lists from these bots that people have operating. Basically, you request a specific song, the bots notify you if they have the song, then you go and download it directly from the bot that has it. It is kind of complicated, but it is harder to track than, say, Napster, where there is a communal login.

I hope that made sense.

Jen

damasa · #5 10-21-2001, 11:32 PM

Yes..IRC is a hidden jackpot!

ladybug1116 · #6 10-22-2001, 12:01 AM

you might also want to try www.imesh.com I've never actually used it but my friends swear by it.

DGPhoney · #7 10-22-2001, 12:14 AM

Audiogalaxy.com is pretty good. It only takes a few minutes to download, it's notlike napster where u get the songs right away but once you request them and they are on your song list, audio galaxy will download them for you regardless so the next time u check you list it;s already on there. I like ti alot less work
Hope that helps

ZTAngel · #8 10-22-2001, 12:36 AM

Morpheous is really good too. It's file listings are very large. The best I've seen since Napster. I've never had trouble finding a song on there.

Thrillhouse · #9 10-22-2001, 12:53 AM

Does anyone here still use gnutella? I used to use the limewire version of it but I think gnutella as a whole has gone downhill lately. Now I use audio galaxy.

StrokerTKE · #10 10-22-2001, 01:28 AM

If you're used to using Morpheus, try Kazaa...it's EXACTLY the same program (you can't run both at the same time) but i've found kazaa is easier to log onto...i mean, you'll be able to access all the files that are shared through Morpheus too...

juniorgrrl · #11 10-22-2001, 09:08 AM

I use a program called Direct Connect. Its great for sharing other things like movies, etc.

PenguinTrax · #12 10-22-2001, 10:34 AM

Do a search on GNUTELLA. It's open source file-sharing software. You can download WIN and MAC versions from several sites.

Barbara

KSig RC · #13 10-22-2001, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by StrokerTKE
If you're used to using Morpheus, try Kazaa...it's EXACTLY the same program (you can't run both at the same time) but i've found kazaa is easier to log onto...i mean, you'll be able to access all the files that are shared through Morpheus too...

SPYWARE.

Use morpheus instead - for the very reasons you gave! It's the same program, minus the IP and email logging. Which are both BAD.

G8Ralphaxi · #14 10-22-2001, 06:46 PM

I have to say definitely Audiogalaxy. Pretty easy to use and it will pick up the leftover pieces of songs later if you get kicked off before they finish.

Some songs might be blocked because of copyright rules but it's still really easy to find them. search for the CD title or just the song's name or artist's name alone. I can always find everything I want that way.

G8Ralphaxi

xok85xo · #15 10-22-2001, 09:06 PM

Okay, so I'd been using aimster up until now(which pretty much sucks, but i'm surprised no one mentioned it) and then this morning I D/L'd morpheus..it's great, and now i'm hooked..highly recommended..
-Kate