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FrostWire
Developer(s)FrostWire project
Stable release6.9.8 (build 312) (April 26, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-04-26)) [±]
Preview releaseNone [±]
Repository
Written inJava
Operating systemCross-platform
PlatformJava
TypePeer-to-peer file sharing
LicenseGNU General Public License
WebsiteFrostWire.com

FrostWire is a peer-to-peer file sharing program for the Gnutella and BitTorrent protocols. FrostWire is written in Java, and is a fork of LimeWire, another popular Gnutella client from which it was originally born.[1][2] Released under the GNU General Public License, FrostWire is free software.[3]

History

The project was started in September 2004 by members of the LimeWire open source community, after LimeWire's distributor considered adding "blocking" code, in response to RIAA pressure.[2] The RIAA threatened legal action against several peer-to-peer developers including LimeWire[2] as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd..[4]

The second beta release of FrostWire was available in the fall of 2005.[5][6]

Features

  • As with LimeWire, FrostWire is written in Java, and is therefore capable of supporting multiple platforms.
  • While LimeWire is available in both free and paid versions, FrostWire is released only as a free version, the Windows version of which comes bundled with the Ask.com toolbar. FrostWire includes much of the functionality of LimeWire's free version, as well as a few of LimeWire Pro's payment based upgrades.
  • FrostWire provides an online chatroom, which is absent in LimeWire. However, LimeWire includes an instant messenger using the XMPP protocol and allows the user to share with individual friends in the messenger which is a feature not found in FrostWire. Starting from version 4.13.1.7, the chatroom feature displays advertising to help pay for the required servers.
  • Connections are encrypted with TLS by default unless it is disabled in the preferences.[7]
  • FrostWire's BitTorrent engine is powered by Azureus Technology starting from version 4.20.1[8]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Seth Rosenblatt (December 10, 2008). "FrostWire Review". CNet. Retrieved November 24, 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b c Thomas Mennecke (September 30, 2005). "FrostWire Prepares for Gnutella's Future". Slyck.com. Retrieved November 24, 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Adam Pash (January 13, 2008). "Get Your P2P on with FrostWire". Lifehacker. Retrieved November 24, 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ Hefflinger, Mark (2005-09-22). "File-Sharing Firms May Be Heeding Cease-and-Desist Letters". Digital Media Wire, Inc. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  5. ^ Mennecke, Thomas (2005-10-12). "Frostwire Beta Released". Slyck.com. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  6. ^ John Newton (October 14, 2005). "FrostWire Beta Online". MP3 Newswire. Retrieved November 24, 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ http://forum.frostwire.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6660&p=24720&hilit=encryption#p24720
  8. ^ http://frostwire.wordpress.com/2010/02/22/frostwire-torrent-joint-v4-20-released-now-powered-by-azureus-technology/
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