File-sharing for U2 fans only.

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U2 is not only, as Bono says, the No. 1 band in the world, it also has the smartest fans. New Media, designed by fans for fans, is a decentralized file sharing community specific to U2.

Utilizing a Gnutella protocol and concept -- peer-to-peer networking with no central servers -- you can share MP3s, MOVs and pictures. In lieu of searching by artist (obviously not necessary here) the advanced search function allows for search by date, city, remix, live recording, and more. Search results include download times and a download queue for files that are on busy servers.

Installation is a piece of cake. The mini-browser is loaded with instructions and has the most current U2 news built right in. In addition, the mini-browser sports a link to a Web-based Java/IRC chat so that users can mingle among other U2 fans. The interface is clean and simple to navigate. The MP3s play through your default player.

Since AudioFile's standard download report for Napster alternatives does not apply to New Media, we conducted a modified version.

Download report (maximum results: 100 files)

  • "Bad" -- 100 files found
  • "All I Want is You" -- 100
  • "Redemption Song" (Bob Marley cover) -- 10
  • Search for "remix" -- 68
  • Search for "NY" -- 100


Most search results offer a variety of rare and live versions.

Download New Media at u2wdd.org

U2 New Media is for Windows 95/98/ME/2000/NT only

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