BitTorrent
File distribution system


BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer (P2P) client designed to efficiently manage the downloading of large, high-quality, digital files such as video, music, and games. The client is used to search the Internet for legal torrent files, which can then be quickly downloaded to a user´s machine. As files become more popular, the speed in which they can be downloaded increases through the use of a central tracker and peers. This technology saves time over traditional methods, while maintaining the integrity of the file.

What Is BitTorrent?
BitTorrent is the global standard for delivering high-quality files over the Internet. With an installed base of over 160 million clients worldwide, BitTorrent technology has turned conventional distribution economics on its head. The more popular a large video, audio or software file, the faster and cheaper it can be transferred with BitTorrent. The result is a better digital entertainment experience for everyone.

Last Updated 04 November 2009
Win 2000/XP/Vista/7
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Frostwire
Completely Free & Open Source File sharing client

A free offspring from LimeWire to create a Gnutella client that does not filter any content
FrostWire is a free Gnutella client based on LimeWire distributed under terms of the GPL . It was created in September 2005 after LimeWire LLC received a cease and desist letter.

FrostWire is a useful file sharing utility that gives you the possibility to transfer files from and to your computer.

The LimeWire open-source community then decided to create FrostWire, - a free offspring using the publicly available sourcecode from LimeWire to create a Gnutella client that does not filter any content.

Here are some key features of "FrostWire":

· Completely free & open-source
· Firewall-to-firewall transfers
· Built-in community chat
· No bundled software of any kind!
· Connects to more sources
· Creative commons license support
· Max. speed network connections
· Junk result filters
· Turbo-Charged download speeds
· iTunes integration
· BitTorrent support
· Proxy Support

Last Updated 09 March 2010
Win 2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Mac OS X
Linux
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LimeWire
The Fastest File Sharing Program on the Planet

BitTorrent Support Built-In
Fast Downloads
No Spyware or Adware
Works behind Firewalls

BitTorrent Support Built-In
Many ways to get files -- all in one application!

Better Control Over Shared Folders
Revamped sharing options give you finer control over what goes onto the network.

System Tray Notifications
See when your downloads finish, no matter what app you're in.

Mojito DHT (Distributed Hash Table) Support
Better locates those rare files and makes it easier to resume stalled downloads.

TLS (Transport Layer Security) Support
Keep your connections safe & secure.

NO BUNDLED SOFTWARE OF ANY KIND!
No spyware. No adware. Guaranteed.

Last Updated 24 Febuary 2010
Win 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
Mac OS X (10.4 Tiger, 10.5 Leopard)
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian)
Other Systems (OS/2, Solaris, Linux)
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Shareaza
File sharing client

Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you'll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, including eDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza's native network, Gnutella2 (G2).

Not only that, but Shareaza is completely FREE and won't show any annoying ads or pop-ups. It won't install any unwanted third party programs that can wreak havoc with your computer. No spyware, no registration, no "paid version". Just download and use. Simple.

Use the power of 4 P2P Networks simultaneously!
Four networks mean access to a wide variety of users. Look no further: Shareaza has got you covered!

Download from multiple sources
Experience downloads the way they were meant to be: fast! Shareaza swarms across four networks!

Sophisticated file-hashing
Say adios to corrupted files and mp3s that skip. Shareaza detects and fixes corruption before the download completes.

Find that file with Global Searching on Gnutella2!
Search the entire network, not just a part of it. Shareaza will find you that file!

Multiple results tabs
Each search is displayed in a new window. Your search results will never be overwritten. Shareaza runs the searches you want, when you want!

Previews, users comments, and ratings
Get picture and movie previews right from the search panel. Even view comments and ratings written by users like you. Shareaza ensures you avoid those fakes and download the real deal!

Preview filters
Want to view that video file before it has finished downloading? Well, Shareaza has the ability to preview your incomplete audio and video files!

Chat with a friend or someone you've just met!
You can chat with friends one-on-one while you're using Shareaza, pass on a message or get to know another Shareaza user.

and much much more...

Last Updated 09 Febuary 2010
Win 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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uTorrent
File sharing client

uTorrent is an efficient and feature rich BitTorrent client for Windows sporting a very small footprint. It was designed to use as little cpu, memory and space as possible while offering all the functionality expected from advanced clients.

Micro-Sized Yet Feature Filled

Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in µTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading and Mainline DHT (compatible with BitComet). Additionally, µTorrent supports the Protocol Encryption joint specification (compatible with Azureus 2.4.0.0 and above, BitComet 0.63 and above) and peer exchange.

Resource-Friendly

µTorrent was written with efficiency in mind. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources - typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all. Additionally, the program itself is contained within a single executable less than 220 KB in size.

Skinnable and Localized

Various icon, toolbar graphic and status icon replacements are available, and creating your own is very simple. µTorrent also has support for localization, and with a language file present, will automatically switch to your system language. If your language isn't available, you can easily add your own, or edit other existing translations to improve them!

Actively Developed and Improved

The developer puts in a lot of time working on features and making things more user-friendly. Releases only come out when they're ready, with no schedule pressures, so the few bugs that appear are quickly addressed and fixed.

Last Updated 12 Febuary 2010
Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
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BearShare
File sharing client

File Sharing just got a whole new meaning:
Share, Discover and Download music and videos.
View other users' profiles, photos and music library.
Make new friends and connect with old ones.
Leave comments about your friends and favorite artists.
Send messages and instant messages to other users, while listening together to the same music.
Connect with users that share a passion for the same artists.
Supports hundreds of MP3 players.

With BearShare you get:
100% clean install, no bundled software.
Brand new interface.
Fastest downloads, ever.
Instant "search suggest" technology.
Parental controls block access to offensive files.
Automatic Virus protection.
Full featured media player with smart organization feature.
The easiest BearShare ever, with all new bubbles that hint at cool things you can do.
Instant searches across the entire BearShare network.
Unlimited music downloads!
iPod and MP3 players support!
Make new friends and connect with old ones.
Share, Discover and Download music and videos.
View other users' profiles, photos and music library.
Connect with users that share a passion for the same artists.

Last Updated 29 August 2009
Win XP/Vista
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iMesh
File sharing client

Join the ultimate music community. P2P file sharing that’s 100% legal. Over 15 million FREE songs & videos Over 2 million original high quality songs licensed from the record labels.

No Spyware
No Popups No Adware
No Trojans

Mini Player Mode - a sleek new mini mode!
Crazy new nudges and emoticons to play with.
Burn CD's and Import your CD collection!
Create and send your Playlists to Friends!
Even faster download speeds!
Stay safe with a new set of privacy features.

Last Updated 16 September 2009
Win 2000/XP/2003
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eMule
File sharing client

eMule is a filesharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network but offers more features than the standard client.

Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad)
Kad is now in an open testphase, eMule v0.42 can be enabled to use Kad
eMule's Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any Adware, Spyware, and ect. We do this for fun and knowledge, not for money.
Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error free file.
The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts.
Auto priorities and Source management allows you to start many downloads without having to monitor them.
The Preview function allows you to look at your Videos and Archives before they are completed. For video previewing, we recommend the Video Lan Client.
The eMule features webservices and a webserver that allows you to have quick access to and from the internet.
You can create categories for your download to organize them.
To find the file you want, eMule offers a wide range of search possibilities which include: Servers (Local, and Global), web based (Jigle, and Filedonkey), and Kad (Still in Alpha).
eMule also allows you to use very complex Boolean searches that make the searches much more flexible.
With the messaging and friend system, you can send messages to other Clients and add them as friends. In your friend list, you can always see if a friend is online.
With the build in IRC client, you can chat with other downloaders and chatters around the globe.

Last Updated 24 Febuary 2009
Win 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/7
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DC++
Share files over the internet with other users

DC++ announces the freedom to share! DC++ is an open source client for Windows for the Direct Connect network.

Direct Connect allows you to share files over the Internet without restrictions or limits.

The client is completely free of advertisements and has a nice, easy to use interface.

Firewall and router support is integrated and it is easy and convenient to use functionality like multi-hub connections, auto-connections and resuming of downloads.

Last Updated 23 March 2009
Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
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Ares
Open source file sharing program

Ares is a free open source file sharing program that enables users to share any digital file including images, audio, video, software, documents, etc.

You may now easily publish your files through the Ares decentralized network. As a member of the virtual community, you can search and download just about any file shared by other users.

With Ares you can also join chat rooms or host your channel and meet new friends.

Fast multisource downloads
Ares automatically finds more sources and downloads files from many users at once. This can increase remarkably the speed of your downloads. Ares works behind firewalls and requires zero configuration.

Powerful library organizer
Your shared files are organized into categories in a library section. You can sort your files by type, category and easily change your share settings. An handy quick-search feature locates your files by typing a keyword.

Built-in audio/video player
You can preview files while their download is in progress and organize a playlist made of your favourites. Ares' player supports Shoutcast internet radio.

Filesharing chat rooms
You can host your chat room and join other available channels. Creating a chat channel has never been easier, now you can chat and meet new friends while you download files.

Last Updated 10 Febuary 2010
Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
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Vuze
File sharing client

Vuze (formerly Azureus) is a free BitTorrent client used to transfer files via the BitTorrent protocol. Vuze is written in Java, and uses the Azureus Engine. Vuze offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents.

In addition to bittorrenting, Vuze allows you to view, publish and share original DVD and HD quality video content. You can see content through channels and categories containing TV shows, music videos, movies, video games and others.

If you publish your own original content through Vuze, you can charge for it and make money.

Please note: You must have Java installed to be able to run Vuze.

Key Features:
Runs on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux
Open source
Multiple, concurrent downloads
Intelligent queue and bandwidth management
Peer connection and download speed optimization
Peer communication through firewalls (UPnP and NAT traversal)
Trackerless support (Mainline and Azureus DHT)
Multiple user interfaces (Simple, Advanced, Classic)
Over 50 plugins to customize functionality
Access to licensed content from Vuze

Last Updated 11 Febuary 2010
Win 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7
Mac OS X
Linux
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Cabos
Open source Gnutella file sharing program

Cabos is an open source Gnutella file sharing program based on LimeWire and Acquisition. It is free software, with no spyware and no adware. Guaranteed.

Cabos provides simple sidebar user interface, firewall to firewall transfers, proxy transfers, Universal Plug and Play, iTunes + iPod integration, Creative Commons integration, "What's New?" searches, international searches, and more.

Last Updated 11 September 2009
Win 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
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BitComet
BitTorrent/HTTP/FTP download client

BitComet is a p2p file-sharing freeware fully compatible with Bittorrent, which is one of the most popular p2p protocol designed for high-speed distribution of 100MB or GB sized files.

BitComet is a powerful, clean, fast, and easy-to-use bittorrent client. It supports simultaneous downloads, download queue, selected downloads in torrent package, fast-resume, chatting, disk cache, speed limits, port mapping, proxy, ip-filter, etc.

Last Updated 27 August 2009
Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
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PixVillage
Photo sharing

PixVillage is a P2P program, that allows you to easily share photos with your friends. There is no need to upload your photos to a server, since the software connects the viewer directly to the image files on your computer. All that is required is that both users run the PixVillage software. Your friends can easily located you by email address or nickname, and you have complete control over who can view your photos. Features include access rights per user and album, calendar view, and more.
Win 98/Me/2000/XP
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