Linux/BSD Native Client

[ryan15575]

Hello everyone... Any Unix users out there?

I'm looking for an opensource client for Linux/BSD with a GUI and supports file sharing. Any suggestions? I'd prefer a GTK+ client, but any non QT software is welcome.

I've used Java clients, but I'm not impressed with any of them, and my current client (GTK_Gnutella) works great, but doesn't support sharing which is disappointing as I don't enjoy being a leech as most do. After all, I've got a great cable modem sitting idle most of the time when I could be sharing files...

See sourceforge.net or freshmeat.net

clients to search for
gtk-gnutella -does share
napshare -some new thing
gnut -old console based

Java try phex and limewire

[ryan15575]

I've already checked them out with no luck at all.

As far as Phex & Limewire... I've tried them and don't like them one bit. But of course I said that in my original post.

Only reply if you know something people.

ryan15575, you said

> my current client (GTK_Gnutella) works great, but doesn't support sharing which is disappointing

I don't know where you got your latest version, but go get gtk-gnutella from CVS at
http://sourceforge.net/projects/gtk-gnutella/
apply the latest patch from the patch manager and away you go. It's very nice now, the older versions were lacking, it shares out just fine. I think it's up to par with bearshare or limewire for features. Too bad Gnuc isn't for Linux.

Did you try any of the others? What did you think of them? What versions are you running? Are we the only ones here that run a Linux box too?

I found you have to dig a bit because the open source guys are contributing their time for free and don't always post releases. You should learn how to do anon CVS, it's easy once you get the hang of it.

If you still have problems or need more info, just ask.

I was having fun connecting bearshare and limewire on my windoze box to gnut and gtk-gnutella, it's hard to keep them connected to each other. It's also hard to keep track of what client is doing what in my mind! Transfers seem to be fast between bearshare and gtk-gnutella, let me know what you find out.

I will try and do some more research on available clients this week if I get time.

[ryan15575]

I had been using the latest released version, simply because it has been rather inactive and didn't realize CVS development was continuing.

As far as other clients I've tried everything from gnut to gnubile... Gnubile wasn't far from decent, but since it's development is stopped, there's not much hope it will turn into a usable client anytime soon.

I have certainly looked for other clients. Nothing usable on sourceforge or freshmeat as mentioned. Searched on Google, and only turn up console-based clients.

Originally posted by ryan15575
I have certainly looked for other clients. Nothing usable on sourceforge or freshmeat as mentioned. Searched on Google, and only turn up console-based clients.

NapShare V0.1 was just released. Full GUI under GTK and has all the features you would expect from a Gnutella client. Tested and stable. You might want to give it a try. A forum was added here for it.
http://napshare.sourceforge.net/