Napster or Napster?

So, I tried downloading some tunes and movies at an internet cafe once...
using Napster, and honestly, I pretty much loved it.
Then I heard there’s also this thing called Frost.
Any chance you guys could tell me which one is better?
Or maybe suggest something else entirely.
Also, does anyone know if downloading all this stuff is actually free?
Like, am I gonna get hit with some crazy unexpected bill for downloading things?
Just a heads up—I’ve got an unlimited data plan with my
Comcast
provider.
One more quick question.
Is it possible to grab something from Napster and just move it into a folder on my macOS, then burn it onto a CD or DVD later?
Thanks in advance, everyone!🙏

With programs like Napster, you're essentially paying for the volume of data transferred, rather than paying per individual file like you might with a service such as iTunes to download specific tracks from the web.

These types of applications typically dump everything into a single designated folder, after which you can manage those files however you see fit.

I personally use Napster, and, I suppose, it isn't bad, though one really ought to be careful about what they choose to download.

Larry Hayes said:With stuff like Napster, you're basically paying for the data usage—not just individual files like you would on a music site where you pay per download.

Most of those apps just dump everything into one folder, then you can pretty much do whatever you want with them.

I use Napster myself—it’s alright, I guess—but you definitely gotta watch what you're downloading.

If I'm following you, I don't need to pay extra since my data is unlimited... it's more like my Universal Product Code stuff should be billed alongside my other data downloads (like movies). Unless, of course, I signed up for some specific deal from a music site where they charge me per track. Am I getting that right?
What do you mean by "watch what you're downloading"?

So, your ISP is Comcast, right? They have their own specific service plans and packages, and you get unlimited data usage, I assume.

Software like Napster allows users to upload their own files—like music or movies—to be shared over the internet, and there's no direct cost for the content itself. You just pay for your data connection; the files are essentially free.

Websites aren't even necessary if you're using something like Napster. However, there is a catch with that kind of software:
-Some of the files you search for might be listed as being, say, "large," but they are actually only 0.35kb. Those are viruses, so if you aren't careful, it's easy to infect your computer.

It seems like every other movie is infected by some sort of virus. Honestly, it might even be every single one. ☕

...what on earth are you downloading with it that's causing so many viruses?

Just download Napster, seriously—it’s the way to go. I mean, LimeWire is alright if you want the big hits everyone already knows, but if you're actually looking for those obscure tracks or deep cuts? You'll have a much easier time hunting them down on Napster.

LimeWire rules

Larry Hayes said:So you're using Comcast for your internet—they've got those specific deals and packages, and you've got unlimited data, right?

Apps like Napster are basically where people upload their own stuff (music, movies...) to swap over the web, and it's free. I mean, you pay for the connection, but the files themselves don't cost a dime.

You don't even really need websites if you've got something like Napster. Just a heads up though, it can be sketchy:
-some files you're looking for might show up as tiny, like 0.35kb—those are definitely viruses, so if you aren't careful, you'll wreck your computer pretty fast.

Yep, exactly—I've got unlimited data through Comcast.
So, am I supposed to move all my movies and music over to Napster? Or can I just leave them where they are and let everyone else just grab whatever they want from my collection... or what?

Don't give them anything😁. You don't really need to change a thing; the folder should generate itself during the installation process.
As for the songs, I suppose it's fine to just leave them where they are.🙂

Larry Hayes said:Just don't give 'em anything😁. You don't even have to change a thing—the folder just creates itself during the install.
And let the songs stay right where they are🙂

Gotcha. Makes total sense. Drinks are on me.🙂
I checked out DC++ too, but Napster is just easier for me somehow.
And as for Napster, I'm pretty sure it's basically the same deal as Napster.
Later👍 👋

Napster is basically just an open-source version of Napster—it's got more features than the standard Napster, and I guess NapsterPro is pretty much the same as Napster.

The folks behind Napster are actually still part of the Napster open-source community, but they didn't really vibe with some of the directions people wanted to take. So, they took the same code and turned it into this totally free program that's almost identical, though it'll never have a Pro version or a basic one. There’s just the one Napster that has everything built in.

So, I guess it's up to you which one you'll 🙄

Kenneth Fisher48 said:Napster is basically just the open source version of LimeWire—it's got more bells and whistles than the standard LimeWire, and I think LimeWirePro is pretty much identical to Frost.

The folks behind Napster are actually still part of the LimeWire open source community, they just bumped heads over some direction they wanted to take. So, they took the same code and built this totally free, nearly identical program that’ll never have a "pro" or "basic" version. There’s really just one Frost that has everything fully implemented.

So, you gotta decide which one you're going with 🙄

Yeah, I've decided on Napster for now.
Gonna give LimeWire a shot later on.
What are you running?

Frost, for sure!

I mean, I try to support free open-source stuff whenever I get the chance.

I'm not really using it right now since I just download everything via BitTorrent, but I definitely used to back in the day.

I’m currently running Napster 4.16.2. PRO.
If you're already messing around with Napster, honestly, just grab the PRO version. It's way faster and actually turns up stuff you're looking for much better than the standard version.
I still have Kazaa 2.0.9.3030 on my machine too. I used to use Morpheus back in the day, and I've still got BitTorrent installed.
Give one of those a shot.👍

Kyle Diaz6 said:Just grab DC++. It’s honestly the best way to go. Limewire works okay if you just want the big hits, but if you're hunting for obscure tracks, you'll have much better luck finding them on DC++.

I don't know how it's working for everyone else, but whenever I install it, it just sits there searching for nothing.
(It claims to be searching, but it isn't actually finding anything.)

And regarding Napster, the app just crashes every single time it tries to load.
Maybe it's an issue with the specific version I'm using?