Kazaa 2.0

Kazaa description:

Kazaa Media Desktop is the number 1 peer-to-peer application which allows people around the world to share files. Kazaa Media Desktop uses peer-to-peer technology. This means that individual users connect to each other directly, without need for a central point of management.
All you need to do is install Kazaa Media Desktop and it will connect you to other Kazaa Media Desktop users. The software facilitates the searching and downloading functions as outlined in our user guide.


This latest version of Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) has everything for the best peer-to-peer experience, including some exciting new features.

New Features
Web search
Use standard KMD interface to search the web.
Customizable skins
Customize the basic desktop interface.
Shared playlists
Create unique shared playlists and search for other KMD users playlists.
Improved image handling
More image formats supported.
Unlimited bitrates
Higher quality files possible with increased bitrates.
Integrity Rating
Files labeled by peers according to technical quality and completeness of meta data to enhance reliability.
Participation Level
Frequent KMD users and those who frequently rate files rewarded with higher priority in download queues.
Integrated anti-virus protection
Shared folders automatically scanned on startup and during each download.
Expanded Help section
Quicker orientation for new users. New tips and tricks for savvy users.


Kazaa 2.0 was released on Sep 24, 2002. The current version will run on Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT, XP.

Kazaa is a shareware. You will be able to use the evaluation version available for download during a limited period, after what you will have to buy the full version to continue to use Kazaa.

Size of Kazaa 2.0 download is less than 4660 Kb. DSL users will only need 2 minutes to achieve the download, when 11 minutes may be required when using a 56k modem. (See below to download Kazaa 2.0).