Whats the best internet radio tuner ,similar to real radio?

[Snagglepuss]

I have some questions for any computer saavy people.I just got DSL and i find out today that the RealRadio tuner no longer is in service.

I want live dj brodcasts ,and music stations from around the globe.Can anyone recommend what people are using for this these days?

Also can anyone recommend the best program for keeping my DSL connection as fast as possible ,for the smoothest streaming video and quickest downloading.

And last but not least ,can anyone recommend a good site for downloading software,,non shareware...Stuff like windows xp or norton systemworks.I realize the possibility of viruses ,im not worried about that...The last time i downloaded software years ago ,i was using limewire and shareeza..What do people use these days?

Thanks for any replies to my thread

 

[cabeza]

i just found Pandora for radio
as for down loading music I
use BTJUNKIE and IMESH

 

[Snagglepuss]

thanks Cabeza!!

 

[Majaa]

psychodelic radio!

 

[Pakrat]

Try Cnet for downloads. Steer clear of hacks and cracks, they contain more malicious stuff then they're worth. For most good tools there's an open source or free alternative. If you want to go the suspect route, news groups are a gold mine. Use a tool like http://binsearch.info/ and a news reader like Grabit. Most ISP give you access to thier news servers, but you might find it worth it to get a premium account like Giganews offers as their servers are faster and posts more complete.

For streaming shoutcast, local audio and managing portable devices I find Winamp by Nullsoft hard to beat. Also, the built in Milk Drop visualizations are like works of art.

http://www.winamp.com/media-player/en

--Pakrat

 

[BigPhil]

I like to listen to radio 1.... If im not feeling there live show.. I listen to there drum & bass show or whatever I fancey to my mood as all shows are saved on there site till there new one

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/

 

[cocktail frank]

i like pandora or last.fm for streaming radio

 

[tea]

with screamer radio you can download all your streaming music and it's freeware
http://www.screamer-radio.com/

and

rts.fm - when you like electronic music . often with live sets streaming over studio webcams

 

[Brother Bear]

http://gdradio.net/
Only one for me

 

[intotheunknown]

pandora all the way