Kazaa: Detailed Feature List

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The features of the Kazaa application include:

Search:

Multiple simultaneous searches:
Searching is now much faster and more efficient. Run multiple concurrent searches.
Multiple search results tabs:
Each search performed is displayed in a new window. This means that the search results won’t be overwritten by each new search performed. Users can switch between the search result windows by clicking on the tabs at the top of the current search results window. Once users are finished with the results of a search, they just click 'X' on the search tab to close it.
Up to 5 'Search More's:
Users can now ‘Search More’ up to 5 times depending on the users Participation Level. Five ‘Search More’s allow users access to up to 1,000 results per search. Each ‘Search More’ displays up to an additional 200 search results.
‘Quick’ and ‘Advanced’ search tabs:
‘Search’ view allows both quick and advanced searches. Use the advanced search to obtain more accurate results in less time.
Web search:
Use the Kazaa interface to search the web.

Download:

Downloading from Multiple Sources:
Faster downloads as files can be simultaneously downloaded from multiple sources.

Security:

Improved built-in virus protection: BullGuard P2P software is specially designed to quarantine and delete dangerous files from other P2P users. Users can now set how often they want the BullGuard anti-virus program to scan the their shared folders for viruses and how often it will check for new definition updates (lists of known viruses).

Other Features:

Unlimited bitrates
Higher quality files possible with increased bitrates.
Integrity Rating
Files labeled by peers according to technical quality and completeness of file data (meta data) to enhance reliability.
Participation Level
Kazaa users who share and frequently rate files are rewarded with higher priority in download queues.
Channels
Kazaa includes Search and Browse Channels. Channels are websites specially designed for viewing within Kazaa, giving users direct access to downloads and information.
Peer Points Manager provided by Altnet
Collect Altnet Peer Points by sharing Gold Icon Files. Altnet Points are redeemable for sponsored downloads and chances to win prizes.
Customizable skins
Customize the basic desktop interface and users can create their own skin with a guide provided.
Shared playlists
Create unique shared playlists and search for other KMD users playlists.
Media Player image handling
View images and play audio and video files within the built-in Media Player in ‘Theater’ view.
Magnet Links: Magnet links allow web sites to link directly to files that can be downloaded with P2P technology. This can result in significant savings in online distribution and hosting costs.

New Search Features:

Multiple Simultaneous Searches:
Searching is now much faster and more efficient. Run up to 24 concurrent searches.

Improved Usability:

Single click 'Download' button.
Increased choice, flexibility and simplicity of use while trialing and purchasing songs
'Try-before-you-buy' option for users to preview files before buying
Sale of individual files

Other New and Improved Features:

Magnet Links: Magnet links allow web sites to link directly to files that can be downloaded with P2P technology. This can result in significant savings in online distribution and hosting costs.
New Digital Rights Management Process: Securely wrapped files can now have a variety of different licensing terms - this feature is exclusive to Kazaa within the P2P arena.