StrongDC++ is a client for sharing files in Direct Connect network. It is modification of program DC++ and it brings many news and features from other modification. Since DC++ is developed under GNU/GPL, you can download source and modify it. To do this, you need to stick to GPL (GNU General Public License). Thats why the owner has released these modifications as well. This client support separate downloading. Direct Connect grants you to share files over the internet without restrictions or limits. Because DC++ is a self contained C++ program it doesnt need installing as such - simply download and unzip the zip file, copy the contents into a directory and double click the .exe application. Setup is simple too - once the application is running simply go to File>Settings... or click the icon on the Toolbar and you should see the settings pop-up. DC++ is very easy to use. File>Public Hubs (or CTRL+P) brings up the Public Hubs and Connection Window then all you do is simply wait for the hub list to appear and double click a hub to connect to it. Often the description next to a hub name in the hub list will contain a summary of the rules of the hub - some hubs are very much neo-modus only and will have the words NO DC++ in the description. Do not bother trying to connect to these hubs they will kick you out. Features of StrongDC++ not found in DC++: - Auto PC shutdown - Safe segmented downloading - Balloon tips about events - Target folders by file type - Fake detector - Filter in the user list - Filter of search results - Chat emoticons - New version check - Tool for getting TTH of any file - Slow downloads disconnecting - Transfer speed limiter - Magnet links support - Grouping search results by TTH - Partial File Sharing - Customizable appearance - Display MP3 info before downloading - Sounds