Someone reviewed v on Jul 5, 2022

Pros: 555

Cons: 555

Bottom Line: 555

Prospero424 reviewed v1.7.3.427 on Mar 16, 2008

Changes:

- Fixed: add_chatline bug introduced in build 425 caused crash at presence change.
- Added: Run perform whenever connecting to the internet preference

BTW, this is actually the project "WASTE Again" on Sourceforge. It's another fork, but at least progress is being made. The official client has long since been abandoned.

Prospero424 reviewed v1.5.1.421 on Mar 1, 2008

Rating this low because the program's fans annoy you is even worse than what you're accusing them of.

Anyway, the name Waste comes from the Thomas Pynchon novel "The Crying of Lot 49", which describes an underground postal network:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crying_of_Lot_49

This is a fantastic, secure, very lightweight program that provides more functionality than a simple VPN does by itself. It's fast, reliable, intuitive (drag-and-drop interface for data transfers, etc.) open, and secure.

My only complain is the way it handles encryption keys, which can be a bit confusing to some and seems inconsistent at times. If there was one thing I'd like to see in the newer unofficial builds it would be a better, more consistent interface for handling various public keys.

If you're used to using open encryption programs like GPG, you shouldn't have a problem.

truman reviewed v1.5 Beta 3 on Sep 16, 2005

I am giving it a rating of 2. The one and only reason for a low rating is to counter all the hype Waste is getting from its paranoid, but otherwise crypto-illiterate userbase.

Using longer keys does not automatically mean stronger security and it does not compensate for a handful of gaping holes in a design of its core protocol. Use extreme caution when relying on Waste as a mean to secure your communications, or better yet stick to standard VPNs. After all VPNs are standard for a reason.

Other than this Waste is a good application deserving solid 4 on both quality and usability scales.

pureluck82 reviewed v1.5 Beta 3 on Aug 2, 2005

The review is accurate. If you want to have secure and decentralized file sharing among a small group of trusted computers, this is an excellent solution. The name waste comes from the over user of bandwidth to guarantee connectivity among users in the network, even if a direct connection between two nodes is not possible, so an intermediary node is used. This uses more bandwidth. All communication & file transfers are encrypted using public and private keys similar to RSA. This is a amazing software. Unfortunately, the company that that owns Null Soft quickly shut down the project. The project is open source and future releases will be unofficial.

ecjs reviewed v1.5 Beta 3 on Jul 6, 2005

Funny.

Nikkie reviewed v1.5 Beta 3 on Mar 10, 2005

I really can't figure this out . What in the world does this thing do ?

omata reviewed v1.5 Beta 3 on Feb 5, 2005

Do this program the same thing that hamachi do??

GeneralLeoFF reviewed v1.4 Alpha 3 on Apr 19, 2004

ass kiss review

jarek99 reviewed v1.4 Alpha 2 on Feb 7, 2004

wow, look at all the a** kissing...

sinesolis reviewed v1.4 Alpha 2 on Feb 7, 2004

um...can we get a screenshot PLEASE!

sector reviewed v1.4 Alpha 1 on Jan 16, 2004

As a contributor to this program, I must agree with do0d that minor changes are a good way to become familiar with the inner-workings of this project. Someone relatively new to any project probably should not make major changes, especially when releasing an alpha version until one is ready. Furthermore, I have worked with do0d on this project and others and know that his ambition is fervent. I rely upon group chat regularly to securely discuss business matters and consider it very valuable to differentiate between users. It is hardly a "kiddie option". For what it's worth, we have a significant amount of time invested in making bug fixes. Nick-coloring was a change made very early on. I applaud do0d for taking on such an ambitious project and look forward to more improvements.

do0d reviewed v1.4 Alpha 1 on Jan 16, 2004

germirioth:
I agree fully with what you say. Although, I am the one who made the changes you speak of. This is still an *ALPHA* version and here is my reasoning on the changes. I was unfamiliar with the code and figured these minor changes were an excellent way to start learning. I have learned a lot think it was wise to start where I did. Now on to greater things!

germirioth reviewed v1.4 Alpha 1 on Jan 15, 2004

The original waste was and is very good, but these 3rd party developed versions are far from impressive. Try adding some features that are worthwhile instead of little kiddie options like changing colors of nicknames. I still give this a high rating because the program is ****ing sex, but jesus, come on... There has to be some developers out there that have some REAL ambition to improve this program.

yokozuna reviewed v1.4 Alpha 1 on Jan 15, 2004

Waste works very well. Absolutely no problems. Two thumbs up!

betamember reviewed v1.0 Beta on Oct 3, 2003

Very good programm
found this linkpage for further details
www.wastewatchers.org

TotalKonfuzion reviewed v1.1 on Jul 18, 2003

It's a very young program, but since someone picked up it's development it's going to go far...I'm using it with a whole bunch of my friends and since it's all encrypted, the RIAA can eat it ;) Great solution for a small group friends and file trading, or a small business....needs a single window interface option, as many multiple windows can get ****ing annoying.

dircd reviewed v1.1 on Jul 7, 2003

On chat windows, every new line has a annoying Sound?

How to disable? i cant find how

Solution replace IMInbound.wav with a no sound wav :)

graingerjc reviewed v1.1 on Jul 7, 2003

It works great, I got all my friends on it... Keep the upgrades coming...

Canuck reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

From what I gather, the updated version is a release from Sourceforge.net, and not Nullsoft and contains minor cosmetic changes...

e144539 reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

uhm yea...
it's 'Now with 100% MORE BEEF!'
and it really whips the llama's ass.

that is all

melkor reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

about nullsoft... They have had the beef slogan and that insane background for a while (over a year). You may notice that the background changes each time you refresh the page(except for the gate) I think it's just random hex.

randman reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

And if you don't get the "powered by Beef" slogan, you aren't very familiar with Justin Frankel.

rburly reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jul 7, 2003

As of this posting, when I tried to go to the WASTE site, there was a "notice" from "Nullsoft" that WASTE had mistakenly been put up on the site in May and that using the software would be a violation, etc, etc. I went to Nullsoft's home page, and it appeared to be hacked ("powered by Beef"?, that's all I'll say about that! If the software does what it purports to do (or doesn't Nullsoft want us to have it?), it would be an excellent prog. Betanews should follow up the submission, inform Nullsoft of the hack, and re-state the info on this prog. I would like to use it, but aside from what I read on the WASTE page, don't want to possibly lose my computer to a virus. Betanews, give us an update please.

Scorched Earth reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jun 16, 2003

This is great. Secure transfers with your pals. They only drawbacks are trying to get friends on the lower end of the computer literacy spectrum to try it. Also sucks if you're friendless.

OrlandoTommy reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jun 5, 2003

Dont see what the big deal is about this program, its not "ALL" that and plus you cant even get a valid server to logon... No loss in my book...

wricket reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jun 4, 2003

Nullsoft is saying on it's site that this program should not have been posted and that the software is copyrighted.

divx4u.pl reviewed v1.0 Beta on Jun 4, 2003

what is server's adres ??

verbatim73 reviewed v1.0 Beta on May 29, 2003

WASTE has been pulled by nullsoft!

violent55 reviewed v1.0 Beta on May 28, 2003

Very good app. Feels nice, small and clean. Pretty useful to create a secure network between friends...

tanranlan reviewed v1.0 Beta on May 28, 2003

Eep my apologies it does search if you just enter a string but u cannot control path or anything it seems.