My own Gnutella client?

Hi,
I have read gnutella protocal specification. It does not look difficult at all. My first question is: am I allowed to write my own client? Is there any open-source API for talking to Gnutella source? Any other issues, which I may encounter?

Thanks
New developer

[Morgwen]

Originally posted by Unregistered
Hi,
I have read gnutella protocal specification. It does not look difficult at all. My first question is: am I allowed to write my own client? Is there any open-source API for talking to Gnutella source? Any other issues, which I may encounter?

Thanks
New developer

Hi!

Gnutella is open source, so everybody may write his own client!

Morgwen

[Moak]

You find some links about Gnutella here (if not allready known):

http://www.gnutellaforums.com/showth...&threadid=4638

[zageyiff]

I cannot enter the URL you posted (message: you do not have permission to access this page)
Can you give me the thread name so I can look for it?

I want to use the gnutella network trough a simple java API, any help?

[wondering why]

This thread is 7 years old, so I don't think you will get a reply....

[zageyiff]

I see. So is there thread on this forum that has some question like mine?
I want to build a really simple gnutella client (text-based) using some existing java API. I tried using limewire but it is kinda complex. And I haven't found anything on how to use Phex as an API

[arne_bab]

Then just come into the Phex Development Open Discussion forum and ask there:

Development Open Discussion - Gnutella Forums

I'm quite sure Gregor can give you some pointers where to begin.