READ THIS: DC Client programs
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 4:02 pm
Right... as there has appeared to have been some 'confusion' about what client to use, I thought that I would create a thread clearing stuff up.
For windows, we [always have and always will] recommend the latest DC++ Direct Connect client which is availiable to download for free from http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net. This client does NOT contain any spyware/malware/viruses/trojens/worms/anyothershitthatyoureallydon'twantonyourcomputer unlike many other clients that exist.
Edit by astropoint: There is now a twofo configured version of DC++ with stunnel available for download at http://www.twofo.co.uk/resources/twofoDC++.exe This version is the latest version of DC++ and has been preconfigured to have the ideal settings for using DC++ on campus (disabling of some of the not so needed features).
This client is by far the most stable one that exists as it has had the most development on it.
For linux there are a number of clients that you can use, it is probably best to use Valknut [although the interface is appauling] although others do exist: microDC, LinuxDC, etc
For Mac OS: Shakespeer is probably the most used one
Should you choose to ignore our advice and choose to use a different client we recommend that you use a client that supports TTH hashing as this will allow you to connect to the greatest number of people.
Final note: DC++ < 0.674 contain some pretty major security issues and can damage data anywhere on your hard disk. oDC is based on DC++ v0.306 and therefore does not support hashing and is therefore shit (and so banned).
For windows, we [always have and always will] recommend the latest DC++ Direct Connect client which is availiable to download for free from http://dcplusplus.sourceforge.net. This client does NOT contain any spyware/malware/viruses/trojens/worms/anyothershitthatyoureallydon'twantonyourcomputer unlike many other clients that exist.
Edit by astropoint: There is now a twofo configured version of DC++ with stunnel available for download at http://www.twofo.co.uk/resources/twofoDC++.exe This version is the latest version of DC++ and has been preconfigured to have the ideal settings for using DC++ on campus (disabling of some of the not so needed features).
This client is by far the most stable one that exists as it has had the most development on it.
For linux there are a number of clients that you can use, it is probably best to use Valknut [although the interface is appauling] although others do exist: microDC, LinuxDC, etc
For Mac OS: Shakespeer is probably the most used one
Should you choose to ignore our advice and choose to use a different client we recommend that you use a client that supports TTH hashing as this will allow you to connect to the greatest number of people.
Final note: DC++ < 0.674 contain some pretty major security issues and can damage data anywhere on your hard disk. oDC is based on DC++ v0.306 and therefore does not support hashing and is therefore shit (and so banned).