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A peer to peer file sharing program designed for multimedia

A peer to peer file sharing program designed for multimedia

Vote: (978 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Imesh

Version: 12.0.0.133056

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(978 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Imesh

12.0.0.133056

Works under:

Windows

iMesh was one of the original P2P networks that allowed users to share music, movies, videos and software. It incorporated an original style that set it apart from more popular programs. The iMesh network still exists today, unlike other networks that were unable to fly under the radar of music industry lawyers.

The new iMesh keeps up with the times very well, with a beautiful interface that makes it a joy to search for files. It's a program that just looks pretty. Searches are tabbed. You can search for files based on the name of a song, movie or program, or you can discover new media through genre search. Like other modern music programs, you can also take the easy way out, type in the name of a song and listen to music based on that particular song or artist.

The iMesh community is a mix of old faithful users and new friends using the program that you can share directly with if you choose to do so. Sending media to other users is a breeze. Don't expect this program to hook you up with modern social media networks, though. Most folks these days want their music service to hook them up to Facebook friends, and iMesh fails to do this. If you're an avid Facebook user, this feature is going to make this program difficult to fully enjoy. Fans of iMesh hope that in future versions, social networking sites will be more successfully integrated into the program.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the iMesh program has always been its audio and video player. Few P2P programs ever get this feature right. You might have a broader selection, but if you like to spend time socializing on your P2P network, then you have to open another window for a video or audio player that doesn't sound awful. This program has always gotten this feature right. The newest audio and video player for iMesh features a 10-band equalizer and CD and DVD creation tools that are a snap to work.

The iMesh community was never the largest in the P2P world, so there are a few other programs out there with a bigger collection of files to choose from, but it's almost impossible to find a P2P community older or closer than the iMesh community. This is one of the few remaining P2P networks that haven't been taken under by the music industry. It survived because of its unique take on the P2P program. Today, iMesh continues to be one of the leaders in file sharing.

Pros

- The online community of iMesh is super friendly, making it easy to find and share music, video and movie downloads with others.

- A visually appealing file-sharing network makes it more fun to share. Clear texts and colorful designs mean that everything on iMesh feels alive and fun

- The search feature is extremely responsive. You'll never have to wait very long for your results to be displayed. The iMesh network knows itself very well.

Cons

- No social networking features mean that fans of Facebook are left out to dry

- Free movies, music and software are great, but it's still a risk to use this type of program because of the legal issues

This download is no longer available. This could be due to the program being discontinued, having a security issue or for some other reason.

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