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Kazaa Offers Unlimited Free Internet Calls With Latest Software Release
Posted by mitchy_g on 23 Nov 2004 - 13:18 0 comments
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Sharman Networks Limited, distributor of the popular file sharing software, today launched Kazaa v3.0. This latest version includes the integration of Skype, which allows users to make free online calls anywhere in the world, using peer-to-peer (P2P) technology. v3.0 also offers advanced search capabilities and a free weblog trial.

The launch of Kazaa v3.0 provides a platform for Sharman Networks to showcase its future vision of P2P. The evolution of the Kazaa product now goes beyond file sharing to become a simple and reliable tool for communicating and sharing with friends, family and colleagues. Kazaa is the only file sharing application to offer free peer-to-peer internet calls.

“Internet telephony is a new frontier in P2P communications and a rapidly growing market,” said Nikki Hemming, for Sharman Networks. “The inclusion of Skype is a natural extension of the Kazaa product and of peer-to-peer. As pioneers in the P2P field, Sharman Networks believes the integration of Skype – considered the best product in the market for Internet phone calls – will deliver powerful consumer benefits.”

Over 300 million people have already downloaded the popular Kazaa application and by using the peer-to-peer technology havetrialled and purchased licensed music files, videos, games, and ringtones. Similarly, a wide array of artists such as Steve Earle, Richard Thomson, Little Feat, Russell Simmons, Public Enemy, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic, Ten Mile Tide and others have embraced the P2P platform and used Kazaa to promote and distribute their licensed, digital files to Kazaa users.

News source: Sharman Networks



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