Firstly who likes my Subject for this post  8-)

Secondly, being someone who does download the odd film but mostly loads of tv programs.  Should i be worried about being hit by some ISP outsourced or even ISP letter?  I frequently hear people being hit with letters.

I use emule plus, but only use internet sites that have links to ed2k hashes which are what they say they are.  I never use the search function from within the applicaiton itself as I do know that is how others get hit as they are scammed in downloading something.  I also never download music or games, so presume I am less at risk.

A mate of mine said he uses torrents which are supposed to be much harder to track; although I personally think its horses for courses.

Any other software which I should have as a necessity to block out any nasties ;-) well other than virus software.  My router has most ports locked down.

Opinions?

Firstly who likes my Subject for this post  8-)

Secondly, being someone who does download the odd film but mostly loads of tv programs.  Should i be worried about being hit by some ISP outsourced or even ISP letter?  I frequently hear people being hit with letters.

I use emule plus, but only use internet sites that have links to ed2k hashes which are what they say they are.  I never use the search function from within the applicaiton itself as I do know that is how others get hit as they are scammed in downloading something.  I also never download music or games, so presume I am less at risk.

A mate of mine said he uses torrents which are supposed to be much harder to track; although I personally think its horses for courses.

Any other software which I should have as a necessity to block out any nasties ;-) well other than virus software.  My router has most ports locked down.

Opinions?

Virgin Media have hit me bad, im going to be24, but ive had VM/NTL for years probably 10+, all my emails kids emails
and pictures will be lost, Im having real hassle with newsgroups as well, so the change is very inconvenient but  nesasery.

Not had a problem with Nildram. Though well be swapping to Be at somepoint.

I always figured the people you hear about that get the letters etc were the ones that were seeding loads, or downloading lots, as in, the computer was never turned off so it was downloading 24/7, or as near as damn. I guess it also comes down to whether whatever it is you are downloading is something someone doesnt want downloaded and is sat there logging all the IPs connected to the torrent?

If you are worried about being caught. Dont download.

Privateer - you must be completely retarded if you cant figure out how to save your emails when changing provider. Think it over.