BearShare is a service that helps you download free music and share your music files with your friends. The software comes with a music search cum download manager with an integrated IM client. Here is a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of the software.
PROS of BearShare :
1. As it is a P2P software your music search has no limits. You have a chance of finding just about any song by any artist and belonging to any age which is not possible in case of most websites.
2. It has a built in player with good functionality which enables you to play the downloaded songs in the same window. You can also preview the files being downloaded.
3. The search results also give you the details about the media file thus enabling you to select the files to be downloaded on the basis of Bit Rate, duration or ratings too.
4. You have a profile on BearShare and the software has a built in IM client which enables you to interact and communicate with people and friends
5. The software supports many mp3 players and can be used to manage them.
6. Unlike most other P2P clients, BearShare doesn’t bug you with garbage results during its search. Also it has a parental control option and it informs you whenever a file with explicit content is found.
CONS of BearShare :
1. It doesn’t support iPod and thus the mp3 player support feature loses a bit of shine.
2. As your download is dependent upon the availability of peers, you may often end up with queued and pending downloads.
3. The download speed is ordinary. This is one important field in which BearShare can impress with certain improvements.
4. Doesn’t work on OS other than Windows XP
Software Version and Summary
Version: 6.1.0.36802
Licence : Free
Limitations : Needs Active Internet connection
Homepage: BearShare
OS Required : Windows XP
Overall Review and Views
The multi-functionality of the software makes it a great companion for your PC. The software is rich in features and provides an excellent option for downloading and sharing free music. With a little improvement in the download speed, it can prove to be the ultimate solution for your music needs.
So use it and let us if you think whether it is able to ‘bear’ your ’share’ requirements or not!
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