Top Five File Sharing Programs

Each Program has its own positives and negatives.... In my openion these are the current top five.

1. µTorrent

This program is fast on downloads and easy on resources. µTorrent is an ultra-compatible program that works with all versions of Windows and uses less than 6mb of memory. Even though this slim lined program is small on stature compared with other P2P clients, it is feature-rich and has become one of the most popular file sharing programs in use on the Internet.


2. BitComet

Very popular with Microsoft Windows users. It supports HTTP/FTP downloading and employs P2P to further increase download speeds. A nice feature of the BitComet interface is an embedded Internet Explorer window to make searching for Bit Torrents easier.


3. Azureus Vuze

If you like Java this program is for you. It has an incredible list of features and a user-friendly interface. A unique feature of the program is the use of I2P and Tor networks to enable anonymous file sharing. Azureus Vuze has good support with regular updates and is available for many operating systems due to its use of the cross-platform Java programming language.


4. LimeWire

LimeWire is another Java programmed P2P client that is available for any platform that is running a Java Virtual Machine. The LimeWire client is compatible with the Gnutella P2P network and has built-in support for BitTorrent. The program sports firewall-to-firewall transfers and iTunes integration (via DAAP) to enable the sharing of music. LimeWire has good download speed and can be upgraded to the enhanced ‘pro’ version for a fee. The downfall here is that it eats up alot of memory.


5. Ares Galaxy

Ares Galaxy is an open source file sharing program that utilizes the Ares network. The program also supports BitTorrent and SHOUTcast radio stations. This P2P client uses swarming technology to maximize download speeds and has its own web browser. There is a chat facility which you can use to connect to a community of people or even set up your own channels. A built-in media player and organizer makes it possible to preview and organize your downloads easily.