G'day from Oz, Tom. There are 3 main downloaders for the Mac, two of which access the Gnuttella network, which is where most Mac stuff is found.
LimeWire... (Gnuttella) This is a very flaky program, for 9 & X. It's developers don't seem to be responding to concerned users any more. There's a free advertising version, and an add free US$5 per 6 months Pro version. On a 56k modem, it maxxes out at 4 hosts. Try to change it, and the bloody thing drops back to 3. Acquisition... (Gnuttella) X only. Uses the LimeWire Gnuttella engine, so has some of the same bugs. However, I find it's a BIT more stable than the LimeWire interface. It downloads a bit faster, and accesses far more hosts (12-14 sometimes). Limited trial, then $15 to buy DrumBeat... X only. Accesses the PC net. Huge number of files, lots of mp3's. Doesn't save partial downloads, so won't resume when re-starting. You have to stay on long enough to get the whole file(s). I think it's US $30. Hardly any Mac programs. On Sunday, February 9, 2003, at 06:03 AM, Thomas Ethen wrote: > Actually, the original question was put to the list, since I have never > downloaded any MP3's before and really do not know what I am doing on > the > download issue. I already know that they will play on my Mac, just not > how > to deal with getting the files in the first place. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
