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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.

First time user?

DC++ is a highly ranked piece of software among the projects hosted at Sourceforge. With more than fifty million downloads, new users continue to find benefits from the software every day. If you're new to DC++ don't hesitate to take a moment to browse the forum or read the frequently asked questions. However, the simplicity of the software user interface will help you get started in no-time.

Overview

DC++ is a client for the Direct Connect file sharing network. The Direct Connect network is a decentralized network, made up of individual servers (hubs) that users join to share files with other members on that hub. Each hub is individually run by a fellow user of the Direct Connect network, and may have certain themes to the content on the hub. Hub owners set up rules to regulate their hub as they see fit.

Features:

DC++ is, based on observable factors, the most prevalent client on the Direct Connect network. Below are some of its features:

* No ads, spyware, or bundled software that you don't need
* Open source software, code freely available under the GNU GPL
* Joins multiple hubs at the same time
* List of bookmark-like favorite hubs and users
* Shares large files and many files per your organization scheme
* Tiger Tree Hashes (TTH) used for file integrity
* Search across all (or selected) connected hubs by file type, size, name or hash
* Resume of downloads, with optional automatic search for alternate sources by TTH
* Logging options and configuration for chat, private messages, downloads, and uploads
* Autoconfiguration of UPnP routers
* MAGNET link support for linking to specific content
* Automatic and manual download priorities
* Saving of user's file lists for browsing and queueing
* Translation into other languages by custom supplied gettext po language files
* Segmented downloading
* NAT-Traversal support
* SSL encrypted secure communication and file transfers
* Bandwith limiting capabilities