StrongDC++ is alternate DC++ which is based on the popular Direct Connect clone "DC++". Since DC++ is open source, you can download the source code and start modifying it. This is what I have done.

To do this, you need to stick to GPL (GNU General Public License). That's why I release my modifications as well. This client support separate downloading.

Direct Connect allows you to share files over the internet without restrictions or limits.

Because DC++ is a self contained C++ program it doesn't 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.

What's New in This Release:

· fixed issue with international nicknames
· fixed issue with unicode chars in timestamps
· added doubleclick actions for userlist, mainchat and transferview (CZDC++)
· added option to switch to faster user at the end of downloading
· fixed elapsed time of downloading
· fixed progressbars for files > 2GB
· added chunk transfers for GetZBlock and UGetBlock
· fixed crash in QueueManager's critial section
· rewritten search queue (THX Naga)
· readded chat diacritics removing (THX popKorn)
· added finished chunks grouping in finished uploads
· removed global emulation; use local one for each hub when necessary; all features of multisource can be used w/o emulation only
· added option to disable multi-source downloading and use standard way with rollback
· added option to display chunk info on progressbars
· added more userlist colors (CZDC++)
· you can use %[targetdrive] in Unfinished Downloads Path (e.g. "%[targetdrive]TempDCdownloads") (BCDC++)
· file download slots doesn't apply for filelists
· fixed sorting in upload queue frame
· hopefully fixed problem with removing users from queue
· fixed unicode in webserver
· search results grouping is dependent on file size
· added option to use old oDC progressbars style
· added ZoneAlarm detection (Zion++)
· changed upload limiter policy to 5*(slots+1) to respect DC rules
· improved lists columns settings (CZDC++)
· improved hub dependent connection mode
· finally fixed removeSource(s) and readd, maybe :)
· added Ctrl+A shortcut to select all items in list
· fixed dupe items issue in Color settings
· garbage command changed to NMDC protocol format, it shouldn't time out anymore
· fixed maximum alternates settings
· added /csfd chat command (THX Atom)
· added typing notification sound event
· readded autodrop sources below 1.2 kB/s to avoid abusing of multisource downloading
· added reason to Readd source menu in queue
· DC++ emulation is enabled when entering hub using Quick Connect
· download is disconnected when priority is changed to paused status
· changed queue saving from seconds to minutes to avoid file corruption on crash
· fixed icon loading from file
· added options to set accepted timeouts/disconnects
· fixed memory leak for menu's titles
· fixed memory leak in upload queue
· fixed scrolling when switching between hub windows
· added emoticons dialog (THX Rm.)
· fixed rare deadlock when faker is found
· added support for emoticons pack (save it to EmoPacks subfolder)
· rewritten code for grouping downloads in TransferView
· added partial file sharing (idea from RevConnect)