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http://www.imesh.com/ - http://www.imesh.com/
A clone of BearShare which connects to the same, proprietary network approved by the RIAA. Requires a monthly subscription for full access, includes adware and only music files controlled by acoustic fingerprinting and video files under 15 minutes are allowed. |
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OpenP2P.com - http://www.openp2p.com
O'Reilly Network's source for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) developer news and information. Topics include Napster, File-Sharing, Collaboration, Freenet, Gnutella, and P2P applications. Provides essential peer-to-peer articles and resources. |
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Ares Galaxy - http://aresgalaxy.sourceforge.net/
Open source program for Windows which has its own network derived from Gnutella and which is also able to handle BitTorrent and Shoutcast. |
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MLDonkey - http://mldonkey.sourceforge.net/
Open source, multi-platform, multi-protocol client. Includes support for eDonkey2000, Overnet, BitTorrent, Direct Connect and Fasttrack, and is written in Objective Caml. |
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Phoenix Labs - http://phoenixlabs.org/
Presents PeerGuardian, an open source IP blocker for Windows and Mac OS X that integrates support for multiple lists, list editing and automatic updates to protect users' privacy on P2P. Includes a wiki, a link to their IRC channel and a FAQ section. |
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Shareaza - http://shareaza.sourceforge.net/
Open source multi-network P2P client for Windows. It is able to download a given file from the BitTorrent, Gnutella, Gnutella 2 and eDonkey networks simultaneously. |
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http://gnunet.org/ - http://gnunet.org/
Free (GPL) peer-to-peer framework of the GNU project with a focus on anonymous file-sharing. Works under Linux, BSD, OS X and Windows. |
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http://waste.sourceforge.net - http://waste.sourceforge.net
Software and protocol enabling secure distributed communication and file sharing for small trusted groups of users. |
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Furthur Network - http://www.furthurnet.org/
Network for sharing legally traded live music in MP3 and SHN formats. |
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Soulseek - http://www.slsknet.org/
Free file sharing application. News, forums, FAQ and tutorials. |
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The giFT Project - http://gift.sourceforge.net/
A modular daemon capable of abstracting the communication between the end user and specific file-sharing protocols. Features a homegrown p2p network, OpenFT. |
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Mute File Sharing - http://mute-net.sourceforge.net
Multiplatform peer-to-peer file sharing network designed to maintain users' anonymity. Mute is free, open source software for multiple operating systems. |
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Blubster - http://www.blubster.com
Decentralized file sharing system for MP3 files featuring resumable and distributed downloading. |
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PeerCast P2P Broadcasting - http://www.peercast.org/
Open source, cross-platform software to listen to radio and watch video on the Internet. It uses P2P technology to let anyone become a broadcaster. |
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http://www.badblue.com - http://www.badblue.com
A free, very small Windows web server for sharing, publishing and serving files. |
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http://www.kceasy.com/ - http://www.kceasy.com/
Open source Windows client built using giFT. Connects to the Gnutella, Ares and OpenFT networks. Site includes download links, FAQ and a forum. |
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LittleShoot - http://www.littleshoot.org/
Open source Java browser plugin that allows users to exchange files on Gnutella, BitTorrent and LittleShoot's homegrown network. |
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Publius Publishing System - http://www.cs.nyu.edu/~waldman/publius/
Web publishing system that is highly resistant to censorship and provides publishers with a high degree of anonymity. |
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Gnomoradio - http://gnomoradio.nongnu.org/
Music sharing, playback, and recommendation program for Creative Commons licensed songs. Gnomoradio is free, open source software for Linux/UNIX systems. |
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Carracho - http://www.carracho.com
Offers Mac software that allows you to share files, search for files, resume stopped downloads, and create own chat rooms. |
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Kommute Anonymous Filesharing - http://kommute.sourceforge.net/
Open source, cross-platform client for the anonymous MUTE network. Includes documentation, screenshots and a support forum. |
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http://www.piolet.com - http://www.piolet.com
Music file sharing application supporting text and voice chat, multi-source MP3 and ogg downloads, and a built-in media player. |
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The Poisoned Project - http://www.gottsilla.net/
A free, open source file sharing application for Mac OS X that is able to connect to the Gnutella, FastTrack and OpenFT networks. |
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Sharelin - http://sharelin.sourceforge.net/
Offers an open source client compatible with Unix platforms for the G2 network which is also used by Shareaza. Includes screenshots and a forum. |
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StealthNet - http://www.stealthnet.de/en_index.php
Open source client for the Rshare anonymising peer-to-peer file sharing system. Includes screenshots, tutorials and a forum. |
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Shareaza Plus - http://shareazaplus.sourceforge.net/
Derived from Shareaza, it has a redesigned network core developed in an attempt to provide better stability. Also aims to speed up file searches and downloads and has additional features for advanced users. |
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http://www.imule.i2p.tin0.de/ - http://www.imule.i2p.tin0.de/
A port of eMule to the I2P anonymity network, designed to protect users' privacy. Includes documentation, forums and a bug tracker. |
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WWW File Share - http://www.wfshome.com/
File sharing system with a browser-based client allowing sharing amongst closed networks of friends. |
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WinMX World - http://www.winmxworld.com/
Offers a support forum, tutorials, information for system administrators and patches to make the old client work with current servers. |
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Vladd44.com - http://www.vladd44.com/
BitTorrent and WinMX help site. |
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Iwannadownload.com - http://www.iwannadownload.com
Run your own P2P program and this software to compare file names and sizes for their pre-qualified list of files. Increases your chances of getting a good file. |
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http://qp2m.sourceforge.net/ - http://qp2m.sourceforge.net/
Open source peer 2 mail application for Windows and GNU/Linux that lets users share, store and manage their files via e-mail accounts. |
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Drumbeat - http://drumbeat.info
File-sharing program for the Mac featuring multiple servers and unlimited results. |
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StreamSec 2PCube - http://www.streamsec.com/pp2p.asp
Integrated client and server with strong encryption designed for small groups on large networks. Features include file sharing, messaging, news and chat. |
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MXPie.info - http://www.mxpie.info/
Provides information, tutorials and several patches to make WinMX work since Frontcode Technologies abandoned its development. Also includes a support forum. |
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RetroShare - http://retroshare.sourceforge.net/
Open Source, cross-platform application that offers secure chat and file sharing features. Includes screenshots, a wiki and a support forum. |
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Filetopia - http://www.filetopia.com/
File sharing tool with public key encryption, instant messages, chat, free e-mail, message boards and file collection organizer. |
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My Web Server - http://www.mywebserver.org/us/
Free personal peer-to-peer web, file and application server that allows you to message, save your favorites-bookmarks, file upload, and save HTML pages in your shared directory. |
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http://www.lugato.net/gazzera/ - http://www.lugato.net/gazzera/
Open source application which allows users to connect only to people they trust. It is targeted at groups of real life friends that wants to share files securely. |
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http://www.zultrax.com/p2p/ - http://www.zultrax.com/p2p/
A peer-to-peer file sharing client running on both the Gnutella network and its own encrypted network. |