MLDonkey

MLDonkey is a cool, multi-platform eDonkey client that lets you share files with others. It's a P2P (Peer-to-Peer) file-sharing application that comes with both a server (daemon) and an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI).

Supported Networks

This app connects to several big P2P networks. You can use it with Overnet, BitTorrent, Fasttrack (like Kazaa and Imesh), Gnutella (think Bearshare and Limewire), Gnutella2 (Shareaza), Soulseek, Opennap, and Direct-Connect (DC++). That's a lot of options!

The First Open Source Client

Fun fact: MLDonkey is one of the first open-source applications to access the eDonkey network. It works as an eDonkey2000 clone. Plus, it officially supports many operating systems like Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X, MorphOS, and Microsoft Windows.

User Interfaces Galore

You have several user interfaces to pick from! There are web-based options, native GUIs, Telnet-based choices, and even simple Wap front-ends. The easiest way to use it might be through the Telnet interface via the command line or Putty application.

Simple Wap Interface

If you want something really basic, the Wap interface is super easy but only gives you essential features like current download/upload speeds and controls for pausing or canceling downloads.

Accessing Through Web Browser

The web-based interface can be accessed using any modern browser at this link.

GTK Interface by Default

MLDonkey usually comes with a GTK interface right out of the box. But if you want more choices, there are plenty of other open-source or commercial GUI front-ends available like Sancho, KMLdonkey, G2Gui, CocoDonkey—just to name a few!

Remote & Local Use

The great thing about all these interfaces? You can use them both remotely and locally! This means you can easily manage your P2P networks and search for files across multiple networks at once.

A Powerful P2P Client

In summary, MLDonkey is a powerful P2P client that's popular among users because it runs on most operating systems and supports lots of peer-to-peer networks while offering various user interfaces.