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Sharman Networks Adds French, German and Spanish Language
Options to Kazaa v2
LOS ANGELES – (November 14, 2002) – Sharman Networks
Limited today enhanced Kazaa v2, the latest version of its
Kazaa Media Desktop (KMD) software, with the inclusion of
French, Spanish and German language options. With more than
145 million downloads to date, KMD is the free peer-to-peer
application of choice for sharing files. The addition of German,
Spanish and French versions allows savvy consumers worldwide
the opportunity to interact with Kazaa Media Desktop software
in their language of choice.
“We’re thrilled to expand the Kazaa v2 language
options to best reflect the demand of KMD users worldwide
and continue our commitment to innovation,” said Sharman
Networks CEO Nikki Hemming. “With Kazaa v2, Spanish,
German, French and English speaking users experience more
tools, options, and security than ever before.”
New functionality enhancements created in Kazaa v2 include:
- Web search
Use standard KMD interface to search the web.
- Customizable skins
Customize the basic desktop interface.
- Shared playlists
Users create unique shared playlists of their own files
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 users according to technical quality and
completeness of file data (metadata) to enhance reliability.
- Participation Level
Frequent 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.
- New Help Guide
Quicker orientation for new users, plus web based, technical
instruction on how to make the most of the new functionality.
- Kazaa Showcase
Offers links from Kazaa Media Desktop to premium rights
managed content such as the latest music, video and software
from Altnet.
The language versions are included as an option with the
download of Kazaa v2.1 available at www.download.com
About Sharman Networks Limited
Sharman Networks Limited distributes the popular Kazaa Media
Desktop software, the leading peer-to-peer application that
allows users to search, download, organize and interact with
a variety of files. Founded in 2002, Sharman Networks is a
private company committed to distributing computing software
applications that are pioneering the digital revolution.
Sharman Networks is a worldwide operation.
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