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Krypton · Apr 16, 2004, 05:24 AM

Admittedly it's just a packaged X11 version, but it's so much easier to start than having to install from terminal etc.

Get it here.

Remember to enter a login name and password (arbitary, don't need to sign up).

Fonzie · Apr 16, 2004, 03:36 PM

damn, all I see is a terminal window and an empty Soulseek window .. nada. yes, i have x11

philcozz · Apr 16, 2004, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Fonzie:
damn, all I see is a terminal window and an empty Soulseek window .. nada. yes, i have x11

Same here...

Fonzie · Apr 16, 2004, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by philcozz:
Same here...

What a mess we're in, huh !? lol

templetalker · May 14, 2004, 07:27 PM

Why is it soooo hard to bring soul seek as a stable client to OS X? Its THE BEST p2p client out there period, yet mac users are denied its usability if they aren't willing to invest in nerdism 101. ARRRRRRRRGH!

brutal · May 14, 2004, 08:19 PM

nicotine.app works just fine here..

Arkham_c · May 14, 2004, 08:19 PM

I have not bothered trying to port it because I don't see any real value over Gnutella/BitTorrent. I have no interest in chat, and BT is the fastest way to get something around. I usually use Gnutella to find a torrent and BT to retrieve it.

So, tell those of us who have not used Soulseek, what makes it better than Kazaa/Gnutella/BT/etc.?

templetalker · May 14, 2004, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by Arkham_c:
I have not bothered trying to port it because I don't see any real value over Gnutella/BitTorrent. I have no interest in chat, and BT is the fastest way to get something around. I usually use Gnutella to find a torrent and BT to retrieve it.

So, tell those of us who have not used Soulseek, what makes it better than Kazaa/Gnutella/BT/etc.?

The people who use SoulSeek are Audiophiles, Well Organized, All Albums, Unique People with VERY Unique Interest. The Music is Fresh, Rare & In Album Format. I have found Japanese Temple Bell Recordings from All around Japan, Chinese National Team Olympic Soundtracks, Italian Dance Hall &
Made Contacts with African Percussionist into Bhangara! Not to mention Native American Musicians who are experimenting with Funk!
I think thats what makes it number one unto its own.

akkeri · May 15, 2004, 01:55 AM

...the first four choices on the file menu (connect/disconnect etc) aren't selectable for me, which means i can't connect. i've been searching for a good soulseek port for a while now... anyone have other suggestions?

Krypton · May 15, 2004, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by akkeri:
...the first four choices on the file menu (connect/disconnect etc) aren't selectable for me, which means i can't connect. i've been searching for a good soulseek port for a while now... anyone have other suggestions?

You need to fill in a user name and password (doesn't matter what, it will tell you if they are being used already) before you can connect.

This package is super easy - double click and it will open under X11.

ThisGuy · May 15, 2004, 08:23 AM

being behind a router and having an external and internal IP address it will not let me browse any files. it is a huge pain in the ass.
here is a good place for info:
http://slskboard.savagenews.com/index.php?showforum=12

Busemann · May 15, 2004, 09:42 AM

Funny, seems the server is down at the moment

btw. the gui is terrible, wish there was a way to just use the linux standard..

akkeri · May 15, 2004, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by Krypton:
You need to fill in a user name and password (doesn't matter what, it will tell you if they are being used already) before you can connect.

No, it's not that. I have a username and password entered. Those file options still aren't selectable.