Getting The Most out of WinMX

[ADi@/\/TUM]

Getting The Most out of WinMX

WinMX is a great program for sharing information and files, but without the proper know how you will not get anywhere.

So here are a few tips for newbies and anyone who is feeling mistreated by this great program.

1) Always keep your files shared. Monitors keep low or no file users from downloading. As a standard you should have atleast 100-150 files shared or you will have a hard time downloading. Also whatever type of file you are downloading, should be a file type that you are sharing. Most users monitor their queues and if they see a user trying to download (lets say a movie) and that user has no movies shared then they will boot or ignore you.

2) Use a monitor such as MXMonitor or LeechHammer if you are having problems with leeches or queue hogs. Such users will make it difficult for you to get anything really done. These people do not deserve to download from you, because they are Anti-WinMX and Anti-Filesharing. This also helps you keep tabs on people download from you, and what kind of files are doing what in you shares.

3)Go to sites like this one and others to learn all you can about filesharing and trends going on. Good sites to get information include:
Vladd's Site | WinMX Main Site | Sourceforge

and the list can go on and on. Just keep your eyes and ears open to what is going on around you.

4) Be Wary from certain products that may hinder WinMX.
Such Products include:
ZoneAlarm (For Some Users) | Firewalls | QuickMX | Other File Sharing Programs running at the same time | Kazaa | Virus-Scan (Some Products-For Some Users) | Routers | ....etc
**Some of these programs like Routers, Firewalls and Virus-Scan products can be configured to work with WinMX, but until you do configure them you will have problems.

5) In addition, be wary of your file sharing. Do not download .exe files unless you are sure they are clean of of viruses. Always and I mean always run a virus scan on all files you download before processing those files. Anti-Virus and Ad-Ware/SpyWare software is a must for all PC users not just file sharers.

6) Learn something and Apply it. Knowledge has never been known to hinder ones ability. Their is a vast world of knowledge on this subject and alot of it can be found here. Be a leader and help out those who are lost. It will help us all in the long run.

Thanks For Viewing
ADi

[Rat]

Keep away from certain products that hinder WinMX.
Such Products include:
ZoneAlarm | QuickMX | Other File Sharing Programs running at the same time | ....etc

As usual, I'm springing to the defence of ZoneAlarm here. I know some users have problems with this. Others don't - me included. This means that it isn't ZoneAlarm itself that is responsible for the problems - rather it is some other compatibility issue with other software installed on some users computers. Personally, I can't get WinMX to work with Sygate which is what many people recommend for use with WinMX. Maybe we should recommend people don't use that either. Hell... let's just ditch all firewalls shall we? (Don't do this folks - it's not good advice.)
Please don't class ZoneAlarm in the same category as QuickMX. QuickMX directly affects (read as - slows down) the network. ZoneAlarm does not.

Everyone has different needs.

[quicksilver]

Another great post ADi@/\/TUM .
Rat is correct in saying that its just some folk that have this problem . Still Maybe a setting up guide for zone alarm in the virus section maybe Rat ,to help newbies ?

[Rat]

I'll think about that.
In fact I'm not sure there's much I can say on the subject. ZA and ZAP are largely self configuring. Of course you can alter settings for each program but I've rarely found it necessary. I'll have a think.