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Steal This File Sharing Book tackles the thorny issue of file sharing networks such as Kazaa, Morpheus, and Usenet. It explains how these networks work and how to use them. It exposes the dangers of using file sharing networks--including viruses, spyware, and lawsuits--and tells how to avoid them.

In addition to covering how people use file sharing networks to share everything from music and video files to books and pornography, it also reveals how people use them to share secrets and censored information banned by their governments. Includes coverage of the ongoing battle between the software, video, and music pirates and the industries that are trying to stop them.

Author: Wallace Wang
Paperback:  296 pages Illustrated
Company: No Starch Press  (2004-10-25)
ISBN: 159327050X
List Price: $19.95
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If you've heard about Skype--and who hasn't with all the recent media attention devoted to internet telephone services--chances are you've been mighty tempted to try it out. Skype Hacks tells you what all the Skype hype is about, explains the basics, and shows you more than 100 clever tips and tricks for tweaking and tuning Skype to make it do just what you want and more.

Millions of people (48 million and counting, in fact) have opted for Skype, which uses peer-to-peer (P2P) technology to turn any PC, Mac, or Pocket PC into a telephone. Skype offers free calls between computers and extremely cheap calls to "old-fashioned" phone numbers (landlines and mobile phones). The sound quality is excellent, and end-to-end encryption means the connection is private and secure.

But if you really know what you're doing, Skype can accomplish a whole lot more than that. Software developer and author Andrew Sheppard recently converted his entire house to Skype and uses it for all his personal and business calls, even when he's traveling. In Skype Hacks, he shows you how to do things with the technology that even the engineers at Skype probably never intended.

Skype Hacks shows you how to:

• Get started with Skype
• Figure out how much money you're saving and maximize your savings
• Cut the ties to your old phone company
• Optimize your Skype configuration
• Integrate Skype with desktop tools like Microsoft Office and your web browser
• Set up a Skype-based call center

The book offers ideas for creating and organizing a contacts list, using Skype to transfer files, taking advantage of chat and voicemail capabilities, turning a PDA into a mobile phone, and automating Skype for even greater efficiency. So whether you'd simply like to give Skype a trial run, you want new Skype ring tones and fun on-hold music, or you're considering wiring your home with Skype to get rid of "regular" phone service altogether, Skype Hacks is your ideal guide.

Author: Andrew Sheppard
Paperback:  342 pages Illustrated
Company: O'Reilly Media, Inc.  (2005-12-12)
ISBN: 0596101899
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Are You Ready for the Network Equivalent of Guerrilla Warfare?

Instant Messaging (IM) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) applications are taking over the workplace as P2P transfers now account for 70% of all Internet traffic and more than 50% of corporate workstations are running an IM application. IT professionals face the challenge of managing and securing these applications, which last year were the point of entry into corporate networks for 40% of all computer viruses and worms. This book is for system administrators and security professionals who need to bring now ubiquitous IM, P2P, and IRC applications under their control. It provides specific protection strategies for the network and application layers by identifying and blocking malicious traffic.

Grasp Instant Messaging Security Issues See how IM bypasses any gateway antivirus scanning that would normally protect a network from infection.

Bypass AIM Restrictions Learn what to do about free AIM proxies that are available throughout the Internet.

Understand the Yahoo! Messenger Architecture Find out why its ability to use any available port to authenticate and begin communication makes it so difficult to block.

Manage Skype Vulnerabilities Do you know the differences between a standard node, a super node, and a Skype server?

The Biggest P2P You've Never Heard Of Meet the network behind Kazaa, Morpheus, Grokster, and iMesh.

Explore the World of Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Find out what makes IRC so attractive to cyber-criminals and predators.

DDoS Botnets Turned Bot-Armies Bot Masters make certain each infected machine will connect silently to the IRC server at the point of infection and on startup.

Methods for Botnet Control Understanding these methods will help you locate and remove such threats before they grow and become a problem.

UPDATED TOC

Part I Instant Messaging Applications

Chapter 1 Introduction to Instant Messaging

Chapter 2 AOL Instant Messenger (AIM)

Chapter 3 Yahoo! Messenger

Chapter 4 MSN Messenger

Chapter 5 ICQ

Chapter 6 Trillian, Google Talk, and Web-based Clients

Chapter 7 Skype

Part II Peer-to-Peer Networks

Chapter 8 Introduction to P2P

Chapter 9 Gnutella Architecture

Chapter 10 eDonkey and eMule

Chapter 11 BitTorrent

Chapter 12 FastTrack

Part III Internet Relay Chat Networks

Chapter 13 Internet Relay Chat-Major Players of IRC

Chapter 14 IRC Networks and Security

Chapter 15 Global IRC Security

Chapter 16 Common IRC Clients by OS

Paperback:  650 pages Illustrated
Company: Syngress  (2005-11-30) (2005-05-01)
ISBN: 1597490172
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KaZaA remote control unit. Have the power of p2p in the palm of your hand. Allows you to control your p2p applications and manage your downloads while on the move.

Software:  .exeRam Used: 250, Resolutions: Sony Hi-Res (320x320), Palm Hi-Res (320x320), Palm Standard (160x160)
Company: redhotdragonfly 
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KaZaA remote control unit. Have the power of p2p in the palm of your hand. Allows you to control your p2p applications and manage your downloads while on the move.

Software:  .exe
Company: redhotdragonfly 
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Kazaa.com, Kazaa Media Desktop and Kazaa Plus are products of Sharman Networks. Sharman Networks is a proactive, virtual, global technology and publishing company, focused on ... (more...)

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History. Kazaa and FastTrack were created by Niklas Zennström, Janus Friis, and Priit Kasesalu (all of whom were later to create Skype and later on still Joost). (more...)

End User Licence Agreement | Your Privacy Copyright: Sharman Networks Ltd does not condone activities and actions that breach the rights of copyright owners. (more...)

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We find that Kazaa is badware because it misleadingly advertises itself as spywarefree, does not completely remove all components during the uninstall process, interferes with ... (more...)

A new version of Kazaa is available and you must upgrade. Click the "Download Now" button to download the new version and follow the steps below. (more...)

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The KaZaa Media Desktop is a second-generation peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other KaZaa users. (more...)

A new version of Kazaa is available and you must upgrade. Click the "Upgrade Now" button to download the new version and follow the steps below. (more...)

Are Copyright Holders Purposely Putting Content On P2P In Order To ... Techdirt - 21 minutes ago ... so-called peer-2-peer and internet file sharing networks such as e-Donkey, Kazaa, Bitorrent, etc. for the duration of this agreement In other words, ...

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Kazaa foes join up to fight pirates and porn The Age, Australia - Oct 27, 2008 Kevin Bermeister, left, and Michael Speck, bitter rivals in the Kazaa legal battle, have joined forces to stamp out piracy. Two former adversaries who ... Kazaa switches sides to fight pirates and porn Inquirer ISP caps hold ABC iView back The Australian all 36 news articles

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KaZaA Founder, Former RIAA Anti-Piracy Head Join Forces to Fight ... Zeropaid, CA - Oct 28, 2008 Kevin Bermeister who, along with Nikki Hemming, created the KaZaA file-sharing software and was sued for millions by the RIAA from 2004 to 2006, ...

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Kazaa Founder Wants Us To Find "Legitimate" Files Slashdot - Oct 28, 2008

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Thomas Demanding Retrial in RIAA $222000 Verdict Wired News - Nov 13, 2008 In September, US District Judge Michael Davis overturned the jury's verdict that the Minnesota woman pay $222000 for infringing 24 songs on the Kazaa file ...

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In The Eyes Of MTV, "Kazaa" Is Now Just As Bad A Word As "Shirt" Idolator, NY - Oct 31, 2008 ... on MTV's new video-only site MTVMusic.com having the words "Morpheus," "Grokster," "Limewire," and "KaZaA" dropped out of its lyrics. The bigger insult? ...

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P2P and the Economic Downturn: Hello, Browser Toolbars! NewTeeVee, CA - Nov 14, 2008 File-sharing applications like Kazaa and Grokster regularly came with numerous toolbars, widgets and other adware applications. ...

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Think Tank: RIAA v. Thomas Mistrial was 'Unreasoned' Wired News - Nov 17, 2008 ... concluding his jury instructions made it too easy for panelists to find Thomas liable for infringing 24 music tracks on the Kazaa file sharing program. ...

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Retrial Date Set in RIAA v. Thomas Wired News - Oct 30, 2008 Davis had instructed (.pdf) the jury last year that the recording industry did not have to prove anybody downloaded the songs from Thomas' open Kazaa share ... Harvard professor offers new challenge to RIAA anti-piracy campaign Computerworld Law boffin calls RIAA lawsuit unconstitutional Inquirer all 6 news articles

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p2pnet.net

Kazaa Krew vs The Pirates p2pnet.net, Canada - Oct 28, 2008 Bermiester is one of the faces behind Sharman Networks? seriously trashed Kazaa P2P file sharing application ? the one used by thousands of RIAA victims. ...

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