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zombywoof · 12-12-01, 02:10 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Ruger
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Hee Hee It's funny how many people I see around opennap still using the Napster client. The straight forward easy to use interface of the client keeps it going.

That does not suprise me either. Opennap has been a reliable source for filesharing from the beginning.

Version 104 of AG

well you only missed about 4 updates.... maybe more? New updates have added several nice options as with PNN enhancements. Library screen is still the best of any client imho. Newer versions are a little resource hungry but still worth the update.

Actually, I do have a version of 121 and 145, but I never did update them. I should because of the PNN enhancements.

Filenav has very quietly building up it's P2P opennap connections are a must for good results right now. If Kazaa goes sour watch this one grow very fast!!

I'm gonna reinstall FileNavigator and check it out.

Another thing is alot of people think opennap is dead!

Opennap has been on a steady climb for the past 6 months. Several large offshore networks have come up. Now just three connections will get you close to 30,000 users. I've had as many as 50,000 users with just 10 connections. That # out does many smaller P2P networks alone, and opennaps total estimated user base is neck and neck with Kazza/and clones according to www.Slyck.com
Opennaps vulnerability to the RIAA has also come into question. The network is now so scattered and broke up in so many countries its hard to pick a target to focus on. Many servers also do not run 24/7 so finding them is a bit of luck for the RIAA.
Then you have the concept of opennap "FREE" While Kazaa/WinMX etc are great for the selection and userbase there was never any doubt about their intentions. Napster wannabee's "build it..... they will come..... then charge their butt a fee" You know that is where alomost every P2P network is going and if you think not your a fool. But hey if it's here for free use it right? Then laugh when everyone leaves for another free service

But in the end I have a feeling opennap may come on real strong after the big ones fall or charge.

I Agree. Opennap is far from dead. For a time after napster shutdown and Music City and others came on to the scene, opennap appeared to slow down some, based on the dwindling selection of music out there, but it was still there. When audiognome went PNN, it really began to take off again and has been a great p2p app. It is still my p2p app of choice when it comes to mp3's. And as far as about audiognome remaining 'free'..That is what has set itself apart from the other p2p apps such as kazaa as far as I'm concerned because from the very beginning when Diego founded Naphoria, that has always been their main reason behind it..Keep it free. Although there has been quite a bit that has changed from the early days of Naphoria, audiognome had always intended to remain free.

If any of the p2p providers like kazaa think that they are going to be able to reel in millions of users, give everyone easy access then think they are going to eventually get them to pay for the service, they would be sadly mistaken. All you have to do is see what happened to napster. So much time has gone by since napster fell and other offshoots came out with free usage and more of the public are aware of the different free p2p apps out there, and by trying to charge, all that will happen is people will move their sharing over to the free serving apps in a blink of an eye.

12-12-01, 02:10 AM	#5
zombywoof Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,160	[quote]Originally posted by Ruger [b] Hee Hee It's funny how many people I see around opennap still using the Napster client. The straight forward easy to use interface of the client keeps it going. That does not suprise me either. Opennap has been a reliable source for filesharing from the beginning. Version 104 of AG well you only missed about 4 updates.... maybe more? New updates have added several nice options as with PNN enhancements. Library screen is still the best of any client imho. Newer versions are a little resource hungry but still worth the update. Actually, I do have a version of 121 and 145, but I never did update them. I should because of the PNN enhancements. Filenav has very quietly building up it's P2P opennap connections are a must for good results right now. If Kazaa goes sour watch this one grow very fast!! I'm gonna reinstall FileNavigator and check it out. Another thing is alot of people think opennap is dead! Opennap has been on a steady climb for the past 6 months. Several large offshore networks have come up. Now just three connections will get you close to 30,000 users. I've had as many as 50,000 users with just 10 connections. That # out does many smaller P2P networks alone, and opennaps total estimated user base is neck and neck with Kazza/and clones according to www.Slyck.com Opennaps vulnerability to the RIAA has also come into question. The network is now so scattered and broke up in so many countries its hard to pick a target to focus on. Many servers also do not run 24/7 so finding them is a bit of luck for the RIAA. Then you have the concept of opennap "FREE" While Kazaa/WinMX etc are great for the selection and userbase there was never any doubt about their intentions. Napster wannabee's "build it..... they will come..... then charge their butt a fee" You know that is where alomost every P2P network is going and if you think not your a fool. But hey if it's here for free use it right? Then laugh when everyone leaves for another free service But in the end I have a feeling opennap may come on real strong after the big ones fall or charge. I Agree. Opennap is far from dead. For a time after napster shutdown and Music City and others came on to the scene, opennap appeared to slow down some, based on the dwindling selection of music out there, but it was still there. When audiognome went PNN, it really began to take off again and has been a great p2p app. It is still my p2p app of choice when it comes to mp3's. And as far as about audiognome remaining 'free'..That is what has set itself apart from the other p2p apps such as kazaa as far as I'm concerned because from the very beginning when Diego founded Naphoria, that has always been their main reason behind it..Keep it free. Although there has been quite a bit that has changed from the early days of Naphoria, audiognome had always intended to remain free. If any of the p2p providers like kazaa think that they are going to be able to reel in millions of users, give everyone easy access then think they are going to eventually get them to pay for the service, they would be sadly mistaken. All you have to do is see what happened to napster. So much time has gone by since napster fell and other offshoots came out with free usage and more of the public are aware of the different free p2p apps out there, and by trying to charge, all that will happen is people will move their sharing over to the free serving apps in a blink of an eye. Last edited by zombywoof : 12-12-01 at 02:23 AM.