[IMPORTANT] Retroshare is now distributed on Github. Please go to http://retroshare.net to find the latest releases and sources.

RetroShare is a cross-platform, secured and decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more with family and friends, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and OpenSSL to encrypt all communication.

Features

  • Completely decentralized
  • Instant messaging
  • Group chat
  • IRC-like chatlobbies
  • Email-like Messages
  • Distributed Forums
  • Youtube-like channels
  • Audio call
  • Video call
  • GnuPG Authentication / OpenSSL Encryption
  • Plugins support
  • Qt4 platform independent GUI

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License

GNU Library or Lesser General Public License version 2.0 (LGPLv2), Other License

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  • es un gran proyecto; existe alguna comunidad en español en la cual pueda inscribirme ACTUALMENTE, donde informarme y tener contactos?. gracias
  • As a data-hoarder this is very useful for trading random useless files with friends at 2:30 in the morning. What would I do without a 3rd copy of Dilbert3.avi? NOTE: friends not included.
  • H! Guys is somebody installed and tested RS on Microsoft Windows 10 ?
  • Long live RetroShare!
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, Mac, Windows

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Developers, End Users/Desktop

User Interface

Qt

Programming Language

C, C++

Related Categories

C++ Chat Software, C++ File Sharing Software, C++ Cryptography Software, C Chat Software, C File Sharing Software, C Cryptography Software

Registered

2006-10-02