Tribler

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Description

Tribler is an open source, decentralized, and peer-to-peer file sharing application. It is designed to provide users with privacy and freedom from censorship, as well as fast and reliable file transfers. It is also capable of downloading and playing media files, such as audio and video. Tribler is unique in that it does not use a centralized server, but instead relies on its users to provide the bandwidth for file transfers. The application uses a distributed hash table (DHT) to find the peers needed to download a file. This means that it is difficult to block access to content, as the peers needed to download are found through a distributed network. Tribler also uses a built-in search engine to find content, and offers a wide variety of customization options, such as setting the download speed, maximum number of connections, and the ability to prioritize certain files. The application also offers a content rating system, which is used to rate and filter content. The application is free to download and use, and is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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File sharing applications and software

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