 "In this
age of media monopolization and consolidation, it is critical to establish
democratic and consumer-driven applications to preserve diversity of
opinion and ideas," said Henry Wilson, founder. "Big media can be
countered with technology, the people can create their own alternative to
the centralized sources that pervade the traditional mediums -- right from
their own desktops."
Grokster 2.6 is loaded with new features that
put more of the power and control into the hands of P2P users,
including:
My
Shared Folder: Publishing self-authored content is easier than
ever. Grokster 2.6 includes the My Shared Folder. Placing novels, photos,
articles, artwork, music, animation, and independent films a "drag and
drop" away from the rest of the
world.
Magnet links: Magnet links transform Grokster 2.6
into a powerful, no cost distribution platform for authors and artists all
over the world. Investigative journalists, dissenting activists, and
uncompromising creators can take advantage of the fastest growing medium
on the planet.
Participation Level Index: Responsible active
sharing is key to a thriving P2P network. In order for all users to
benefit from collaboration, Grokster 2.6 includes a new participation
rating system that provides network users a means to choose the best
sources of high quality content. This ensures the network remains a
thriving two-way street.
Search Channels: With Grokster 2.6 users may
perform up to 24 searches simultaneously. Search Channels are web pages
customized for viewing within Grokster. These customized pages allow one
to perform searches of third party websites and
databases.
Gold Icons: Identify high quality files brought to
you from professional creators via Altnet. These files are digitally
rights managed and are typically offered on a free, or free-trial
basis.marlo
Kapsules: Custom digital packaging of multi-file
collections. For example, a Kapsule may include music, exclusive footage
of live performance, lyrics and images all from a particular band or
artist. | 
