BearShare is an exciting new Windows file sharing program that lets you, your friends, and everyone in the world share files.

Built on Gnutella technology, BearShare provides a simple, easy to use interface combined with a powerful connection and search engine that puts thousands of different files in easy reach.

BearShare utilizes a completely decentralized peer to peer network, and is the most advanced file sharing application around. Trade any type of file: mp3, video, images, software, etc

Here are some key features of "BearShare":

· Lightning fast downloads from multiple users simultaneously.
· Advanced Search - all types of media files.
· Automatic resume feature assures the completion of all requested downloads.
· Access and view your friend's shared files.
· Chat with friends while downloading.
· The most friendly and intuitive interface.
· Bandwidth controls.
· Configurable Parental Controls block access to viruses and offensive files.
· Media Player with playlists and full-screen preview mode.
· Enhanced Media Manager ideally designed for organizing all your PC's media files.

Requirements:

· 4 megabytes of free disk space for the BearShare program and its support files
· As much free disk space as necessary to save downloaded files
· Space for your shared files, if any
· 32 megabytes minimum
· A 166MHz Pentium class CPU or higher is required
· You must have an Internet connection to search, download, and share files on the Internet.

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Now with iPod and MP3 support and over 20 million songs and videos!

Reasons why this program is marked as ad-supported:

· Attempts to change the homepage for web browsers installed on the system
· Attempts to change the default search engine for web browsers installed on the system
· Offers to download or install BearShare Media Bar that the program does not require to fully function