IRCster

This tool is a file sharing software (like Gnutella or Napster), but it does not need a special server (like Napster) and does not have any problems with searching (like Gnutella). The source of its efficiency is the Internat Relay Chat network, also known as IRC. The original purpose of this network, which connects servers all around the world, is chatting. But what is the difference between a message sent over IRC and a request to look for a file? You are right, nothing. So this tool tries to connect to the IRC network and sends its search request over a special channel there. Because I do not want to flood these servers too much, the search results are sent over a direct connection to the asker (the results are much more than the request). The files (which contain even more data than the search results), are also sent directly, of course.

Do you want to try this method of file sharing?

Download IRCster 0.63.0 BETA here (62 KB)

If you do not have it yet

Download Microsoft Visual Basic 6 Runtime (German) (2.05 MB).
This file is needed for IRCster to run correctly.

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Here you can subscribe to the German or the English IRCster Newsletter. It will inform you about upgrades of IRCster.
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Disclaimer

The author of this tool does not take ANY responsibility for the data exchanged with it. To avoid virus infections, ensure that you use an up-to-date antivirus application.

NOTE: This tool is a BETA version. I do not take any responsibility for computer or network crashes or data loss.