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Part community and mostly file sharing, DC occupies an unusual niche in the P2P game. Unlike torrents, which are direct peer connections, or centralized networks like LimeWire, DC manages connections to hubs. Most hubs are built around an interest, such as science fiction or movies. From there, you can chat and share files with other peers who are connected to the same hub.
However, many hubs place restrictions on connections to ensure that users are devoting their attention to the hub. The number of hubs you can connect to depends on how many Upload share slots you give, and you rarely can connect to more than four or five hubs without violating the rules of at least one of them. That results in your connection to that hub being lost. Also, many hubs have a minimum share requirement, often 1GB or 5GB.
Connecting is rather simple. Once you install the program, you create a nickname, set your share directory, and the number of upload slots you'd like to give. There's a built-in public hub directory list to help users find communities they're interested in, which is searchable by keyword. Commands, such as to register your nickname with the hub so nobody else can use it, are entered into the main chat window.
There are a lot of mouse-over labels to help you understand what's going on, and since many of the communities are relatively small, people tend to be friendly in offering guidance. Hubs often employ a Help command to assist users in the rules and how-tos. Great for sharing files and chatting, DC has carved out a small but well-connected niche, and you can find most files you're looking for--as long as you're in the right hub.
Publisher's Description
From DC++ Group:
The ultimate file sharing client for the Direct Connect Network, DC++ has fast established itself as the defacto standard client for Direct Connect. Features include connecting to multiple Direct Connect hubs simultaneously, searching through multiple hubs, and an easy-to-use interface.
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"good for sharing large file"
Version: DC++ 0.782
Pros
the number of users and shared files is amazing
Cons
a little tough to learn to use
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"Easy to use"
Version: DC++ 0.781
Pros
Intuitive, much easier to use than the older versions. I prefer it to Strong DC++, which I had been using for a couple of years.
Cons
Nothing major wrong with it. I suppose there could be more right-click options, but that really depends on the site you're using.
Summary
Great program. Prefer it to Strong DC++
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"thebestevermusicdownload"
Version: DC++ 0.77
Pros
Fast download
Cons
Easy even for a goof like me
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"really goood!"
Version: DC++ 0.762
Pros
- works as described
- great content
- super speed
- simple to useCons
- active mode setup might need some work on some internet connections
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"really goood!"
Version: DC++ 0.762
Pros
- works as described
- great content
- super speed
- simple to useCons
- active mode setup might need some work on some internet connections
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"goood program"
Version: DC++ 0.761
Pros
- works as described
- great content
- super speed
- simple to useCons
- active mode setup might need some work on some internet connections
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"DC++ is amazing. You get everything u want if u search"
Version: DC++ 0.75
Pros
Its just amazing
Cons
Its very annoying to install
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"like the idea"
Version: DC++ 0.75
Pros
efficiency
Cons
havent found it yet
Summary
I am totally satified as of now
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"DC++ Was not the best, but not the worst."
Version: DC++ 0.707
Pros
DC++ Has very fast speeds for finding hubs. All the hubs have a lot of people who share files. You can find any file you need if you know how. It is very easy to use after you learn how to set it up.
Cons
Very hard to set up. Not very fast downloads. Majority of the files are in a different language. Some files ae also very hard to find. You need to be in the right hub at the right time.
Summary
I think for now i am going to stick with torrents or frostwire if i'm going to use p2p.
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"you name it, you will get it!"
Version: DC++ 0.706
Pros
best p2p software!
