I just want an mp3 player not a home entertainment system.

I would argue that WMP7+ and Winamp 3 are the home entertainment systems you speak of. I'm using Winamp 2.8x and absolutely love it. I don't see how it could get much simpler, and the new crossfading plugin that's the default is wonderful.


Personally, I despise WinMX. I'm sure you like it because it works for you, but I could never get a single connection with it. Blech. Piece of junk.

I know, you'll laugh at me, but I use the adware-free iMesh. So far it's had everything I've been looking for.

Direct Connect is okay, but on the most part you're depending on the good will of other people on the internet, and you know how well that can turn out.