kMule

kMule is a peer-to-peer file sharing program that relies on the Kad network. It is designed as a more straightforward alternative to eMule program, which integrates only the most necessary functions for facilitating the file exchange.

The application is wrapped in a simple interface that displays the main functionality required by the user. Most of the main screen shows the list of current transfers, each entry being accompanied by details regarding the speed of the download and its progress as well as the size of the total file and current completion level.

Some customization options allow checking the list of files that are currently uploading to different users and those that are on queue.

Once connected to the network a search function enables the user to look for specific files and learn about the number of sources that have the completed file. More details refer to the file format available, bitrate value and codecs used.

The files shared with the other users of the network are available in a separate section of the program. The information associated with them includes number of requests, a popularity score and the current upload speed.

Customizing the settings of the application is a simple task that allows imposing limits to the download and upload speeds or the ports used for the connection.

It allows defining the directories used for storing incoming files and the temporary locations for the data that still transferring.

Additional options touch on security and help configure who has access to the shared data, enable protocol obfuscation and the issuing of a warning when opening untrusted files.

Once connected to a supported network (which may be a problem) kMule can prove to be a handy file sharing application that does not require too much tinkering to function properly.

Despite its simplicity it makes available flexible configuration options that can be tackled by less experienced users with no problem.