In the world of P2P client software, there are two major contenders to the throne: Kazaa and Morpheus. In contrast to the many lesser-known file-sharing clients, both Kazaa and Morpheus have astonishingly high download numbers. Last week, we talked with Phil Morle, CTO of Sharman Networks, which makes Kazaa. This week we turn to StreamCast Networks, the other major player in the P2P game and the maker of Morpheus, to talk about where P2P technology is heading. In an exclusive interview, Michael Weiss, the CEO of StreamCast Networks, talked with TechNewsWorld about the future of file sharing.
While everyone fixates on the music file sharing aspect of P2P, they tend to ignore the many, many applications of peer-to-peer technology - such as its roles in scientific research, business, and even in getting new muscial artisits out in front of people. I joined an online community called P2PAct (http://www.p2pact.org). We are dedicated to protecting and promoting P2P technology in its many forms. If you are interested in this powerful technology, please visit our site.
"In the world of P2P client software, there are two major contenders to the throne: Kazaa and Morpheus." --- I think that is an inaccurate assessment of the file-sharing world. Just because a P2P client has a large number of downloads means absolutely nothing in terms of its popularity or status in the file-sharing world. --- To think that Morpheus has any kind of edge, or a contender as you put it, over eDonkey2000/Overnet is an injustice. You also fail to realize that many feel that networks such as BitTorrent are far superior to Morpheus in many ways (no third party software, fast speeds, hardly any false or corrupt files, no newbies.) The list goes on. --- A recent survey by Sandvine put FastTrack's superiority into serious doubt as it was "discovered" (but already known but many) that the eDonkey2000 network is more popular in Europe than FastTrack. While FastTrack may be the top P2P network in North America, its grand stature in the file-sharing world stops there. --- It is a habit of the mainstream media to concentrate only on FastTrack, Morpheus and Gnutella; labeling them as "heirs to Napster's throne" and "the Kings of file-sharing." There are many more people on alternative networks combined than FastTrack or Morpheus can ever hope to have. --- Your interview wasn't bad, but it avoided a lot of the questions that should have been asked. You should have asked them about their implementation of FastTrack and eDonkey2000, which has many in the file-sharing world up in arms. If you want, I invite you to check out our inteview with Michael Wiess from a few weeks ago...
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P2P Networks Evolve: An Interview with StreamCast CEO Michael Weiss
Posted by: Kirk L. Kroeker January 26, 2004 05:10 AMIn the world of P2P client software, there are two major contenders to the throne: Kazaa and Morpheus. In contrast to the many lesser-known file-sharing clients, both Kazaa and Morpheus have astonishingly high download numbers. Last week, we talked with Phil Morle, CTO of Sharman Networks, which makes Kazaa. This week we turn to StreamCast Networks, the other major player in the P2P game and the maker of Morpheus, to talk about where P2P technology is heading. In an exclusive interview, Michael Weiss, the CEO of StreamCast Networks, talked with TechNewsWorld about the future of file sharing.
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I think that is an inaccurate assessment of the file-sharing world. Just because a P2P client has a large number of downloads means absolutely nothing in terms of its popularity or status in the file-sharing world.
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To think that Morpheus has any kind of edge, or a contender as you put it, over eDonkey2000/Overnet is an injustice. You also fail to realize that many feel that networks such as BitTorrent are far superior to Morpheus in many ways (no third party software, fast speeds, hardly any false or corrupt files, no newbies.) The list goes on.
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A recent survey by Sandvine put FastTrack's superiority into serious doubt as it was "discovered" (but already known but many) that the eDonkey2000 network is more popular in Europe than FastTrack. While FastTrack may be the top P2P network in North America, its grand stature in the file-sharing world stops there.
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It is a habit of the mainstream media to concentrate only on FastTrack, Morpheus and Gnutella; labeling them as "heirs to Napster's throne" and "the Kings of file-sharing." There are many more people on alternative networks combined than FastTrack or Morpheus can ever hope to have.
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Your interview wasn't bad, but it avoided a lot of the questions that should have been asked. You should have asked them about their implementation of FastTrack and eDonkey2000, which has many in the file-sharing world up in arms. If you want, I invite you to check out our inteview with Michael Wiess from a few weeks ago...