Directory of File Sharing Resources

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Subcategories

• BitTorrent
• Direct Connect
• FastTrack
• Freenet
• Gnutella
• Napster
• Overnet and eDonkey

Resources in This Category

• 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.

• BearShare

  http://www.bearshare.com/
  A peer-to-peer file sharing application, integrated with a music subscription service.

• Bunzilla

  http://www.bunzilla.us/
  Free p2p anonymous file sharing software for Windows .net platform.

• 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.

• EZ Boosters

  http://www.ezboosters.com/
  Lightweight tools aiming to enhance the functionality and speed of file-sharing programs: LimeWire, BitComet, Ares Galaxy, Azureus, eMule, FrostWire, BearFlix.

• Filetopia

  http://www.filetopia.org/
  File sharing tool with public key encryption, instant messages, chat, free e-mail, message boards and file collection organizer.

• 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.

• GNUnet

  https://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.

• iMesh

  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, only music files controlled by acoustic fingerprinting and video files under 15 minutes are allowed.

• Konspire

  http://konspire.sourceforge.net/
  A searchable, distributed file sharing system with no central servers, and resumable file transfers. Written in Java 1.1 for portability.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• OpenP2P.com

  http://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.

• 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.

• Qnext

  http://www.qnext.com/
  Unified Communication, audio, video, multi protocol, IM's-Sharing photos-files & music streaming.

• QP2M

  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.

• 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.

• S3 Browser

  http://s3browser.com/
  A freeware Windows client for Amazon S3 Service and Amazon CloudFront. It can manage users and groups and grant various permissions to folders and files.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Soulseek

  http://www.slsknet.org/
  Free file sharing application. News, forums, FAQ and tutorials.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• WASTE

  http://waste.sourceforge.net/
  Software and protocol enabling secure distributed communication and file sharing for small trusted groups of users.

• WinMX Community Patch

  http://patch.winmxconex.com/
  Official Download Location for the free WinMX Community Patch Installers. This patch makes the original WinMX client connect to the new servers run by the WinMX Community.

• 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.

• 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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