Supernodes

Basic explanation of Supernodes.

What is a Supernode?

Any computer using Kazaa Media Desktop can become a Supernode if they have a modern computer and are accessing the Internet with a broadband connection. Being a Supernode does not affect your PC's performance noticeably.

If your computer is functioning as a Supernode, other Kazaa Media Desktop users in your neighborhood will automatically upload to your machine a small list of files they are sharing, whenever possible, using the same Internet Service Provider. When they search, they send the search request to you as a Supernode. The download will take place between the PC on which the file is shared and the PC that requested the file, not via the Supernode.
Is it harmful for my computer to be a Supernode?

No. Being a Supernode helps other users. Other computers connect to you, and your computer does the searching for them. Your Supernode communicates with other Supernodes worldwide to help other users search. The amount of Central Processing Unit (CPU) resources that can be used by a Supernode is limited to 10% of the total CPU power available. You may not even notice if your computer is functioning as a Supernode.