Open source software is booming: here we round up over 480 open source applications
for you to use or build upon.
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FILESHARING AND FTP
- ABC
- An enhanced client for the BitTorrent file sharing protocol.
- Ares - A file sharing utility enabling users to share digital files like images, audio, video, software and documents.
- Azureus - Java enabled BitTorrent protocol packed with special features for beginners and advanced users.
- BT++ - An advanced version of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer file sharing protocol with cross-platform support; written in Python.
- Cabos - Cabos has an intuitive user interface and is a Gnutella file sharing program based on Limewire.
- CoreFTP - A FTP program that enables uploading/downloading/deletion of files and directories, integration with browser, file permission handling etc.
- cURL - A command line utility allowing file transfer via FTP, LDAP etc. Users can also use the GET and PUT methods for file downloading and uploading.
- Cyberduck - An open source FTP client with support for drag and drop, uploading and downloading, remote file transfer etc.
- DC++ - Windows based open source client for unrestricted file sharing over the internet.
- eMule-Project.net - A reliable and trusted peer-to-peer file sharing application allowing users to connect from different clients.
- FileZilla - FileZilla is a free, fast and reliable open source FTP solution for Windows.
- Freenet Project - A free and secure decentralized network of information publishers and consumers.
- FrostWire - A completely open source peer to peer client; features community chat room and iTunes integration.
- Fugu - An open source graphical front end for secure file transfer; provides support for Mac operating system.
- G3 Torrent - A BitTorent client written in Python.
- Gnucleus - One of the oldest Windows based open source peer to peer file sharing clients related to Gnutella.
- HeavyMole - An advanced level peer to peer file sharing application with features like distributed chat, filtering of answers and advanced query language.
- iFTP - i.FTP is a Windows FTP client that comes with source code. There is also an earlier version for BeOS that works with portable media like USB keys.
- JFtp - JFtp is a graphical Java network and file transfer client.
- KazaaSearch - Search for music, software, images & video with this powerful peer to peer file sharing client.
- KCeasy - The windows version of giFT filesharing system that also offers support for other filesharing networks.
- Krimpy - An IRC based (internet relay chat) open source file sharing client enabling users to share music, pictures, videos and other files.
- Lime Wire - A multi-platform Gnutella file sharing client enabling users to share their files, download MP3s and other audio files.
- MLdonkey - 100% open source cross-platform P2P client running on Linux, UNIX, Windows and Mac.
- MUTE - A secure, peer to peer file sharing network with easy search and download functionality.
- MyNapster - Comes with connection capability to Gnutella for file sharing, IRC for chatting and supports resumption & multithreading of downloads.
- NetMess - Has the ability to detect clones and work through HTTP proxy and firewalls.
- Prozilla- An open source Linux download accelerator that provides download support via HTTP and FTP protocols.
- Shareaza - A flexible file sharing system consolidating features from four different networks: EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent, Gnutella2.
- TAC2 - Expanded as Tango & Catch 2 (TAC2), works as a search engine independent client for searching on Linux and Windows.
- TorrentSpy - Gives BitTorrent power-users all the information in one place along with real time ability to monitor the number of live users.
- Waste - Secure collaboration tool allowing idea & data sharing between users through a chat interface.
- WinSCP - Another open source SFTP & FTP client for Windows; provides safe file copying between local and remote computers.
- XNap - Written in Java, XNap provides a plug-in enabled framework and client for P2P applications.
