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Private peer-to-peer

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Private peer-to-peer (P2P) systems are peer-to-peer (P2P) systems that allow only mutually trusted peers to participate. This can be achieved by using a central server such as a Direct Connect hub to authenticate clients. Alternatively, users can exchange passwords or cryptographic keys with friends to form a decentralized network. Private peer-to-peer systems can be divided into friend-to-friend (F2F) and group-based systems. Friend-to-friend systems only allow connections between users who know one another, but may also provide automatic anonymous forwarding. Group-based systems allow any user to connect to any other, and thus they cannot grow in size without compromising their users' privacy. Some software, such as WASTE, can be configured to create either group-based or F2F networks.

Software list

  • Aimster - early P2P software that used a buddy list to restrict sharing
  • Direct Connect - file sharing and chat using private hubs
  • ExoSee - a private community-oriented file-sharing program
  • Filenger - personal file sharing software using POP3/SMTP protocols
  • GigaTribe - A private community-oriented file-sharing program
  • Groove - corporate groupware based on P2P technology
  • n2n - peer-to-peer VPN software
  • PowerFolder - private file synchronization and sharing via the Internet or local area networks
  • TinTin++ - instant messaging and file sharing over private connections using the MudMaster Chat Protocol.
  • TudZu - a private and secured P2P file sharing program
  • Turtle F2F - instant messaging and file sharing with private connections only
  • Retroshare - a private F2F system based on PGP, implementing Turtle F2F file sharing.
  • WASTE - private P2P software suitable for groups of 10 to 50 users

LAN filesharing

  • D-LAN - a P2P free LAN file sharing software.
  • FAP - File sharing, chat and search for local area networks.
  • LanShark - Free filesharing (P2P) tool for local area networks
  • p300 - a P2P utility to chat and share directories with other hosts on a local area network

References

See also

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