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LinuxDC++ is a Linux port of the Direct Connect client DC++. Though it is
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primarily aimed at Linux, it has been shown to work on other Unix-based
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operating systems as well. It is written in C++ and makes use of GTK+ for
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the user interface. LinuxDC++ is free and open source software licensed
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under the GPL.
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Direct Connect is a peer-to-peer file-sharing protocol. The most popular
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Windows client implementing this protocol currently is DC++. Direct Connect
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clients connect to a central hub where they can view a list of clients or
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users connected to them. Users can search for files and download them from
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other clients, as well as chat with other users.
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WWW: http://launchpad.net/linuxdcpp
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