Myster is a file sharing application

Myster is a file sharing application. Similar projects include BitTorrent, Hotline and FreeNet. Myster allows you to share your files with others and download files being shared by others on the Myster network, over the Internet. But Myster isn't just any file sharing utility.

The Myster protocol and application have been developed as a stand alone, unique file sharing system which efficiently operates without the need for a central logistics server. Myster employs a completely new, unique and opensource distributed networking protocol which builds on the best features of past P2P efforts, raising the bar for distributed file sharing over the internet.

Here are some key features of "Myster":

· A completely distributed framework of peers, eliminating any need for a central server
· The ability to search the network without "flooding" it with requests for information.
· A real-time, self-organizing and self-optimizing network
· Support for multiple types of data, not just MP3s
· Cross platform: Windows, Mac, Linux, etc.
· fully Java 1.1 compatible
· A user friendly interface

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· Lots of major and minor bug fixes throughout Myster.
· Improved search engine performance. MUCH faster searching!
· Improved japaneese file download reliability. (Thanks to user 'DIALTONE')
· Vastly improved stability and efficiency.
· More intelligent multisource download, improving speed and reducing network load.
· More robust network efficiency.
· Myster is now tougher on leeching users.
· More efficient hashing of shared files.
· Faster and more accurate meta data reading.