BearShare is not worth the worry and hassle of possible spyware or adware installed on your machine. Currently, you have the option of not installing OnFlow, SaveNow and New.net, but included in version 2.2.4 is an integrated web browser and who knows what information it is collecting.

The truth of it is, you don't know what information BearShare is "sharing about you" on the GNUtella network or elsewhere while using it. Wake up, people. BearShare is NOT Gnutella. Use another GNUtella client and do NOT support BearShare, regardless of its usability.

BearShare is a user-friendly GNUtella client, but it is NOT privacy friendly. User beware.