eMule is a file-sharing client which is based on the eDonkey2000 network, but offers more features than the standard eDonkey client, because its open source but under the restrictions of the GPL License.
eMule Features:
Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad)
eMules Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any adware, spyware, ect.
Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error-free file.
The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts.
Auto priorities and source management allows you to start many downloads without having to monitor them.
The Preview function allows you to look at your videos and archives before they are completed. For video previewing, the publisher recommends the Video Lan Client.
The eMule features Web services and a Web server that allows you to have quick access to and from the Internet.
You can create categories for your download to organize them.
To find the file you want, eMule offers a wide range of search possibilities which include: Servers (local and global), Web-based (Jigle, and Filedonkey), and Kad (Still in Alpha).
eMule also allows you to use very complex Boolean searches that make the searches much more flexible.
With the messaging and friend system, you can send messages to other clients and add them as friends. In your friend list, you can always see if a friend is online.
With the build in IRC client, you can chat with other downloaders and chatters around the globe.
What's New in version 0.49a Beta 1:
Beta versions now create a small test text file which is shared by eMule to help us debugging protocol changes (esp Kad). On exit this file is deleted
Fixed a bug with the "Open Directory" menuitem in the shared files window [Stulle]
Major Kad protocol improvements, like kad obfuscation, better NAT handling, direct callbacks, flood protections, etc.
Several changes to the message system to get rid of spammers (by Captchas) and stay in touch with friends with dynamic IPs
Several GUI improvements like storing searches between eMule sessions, a searchfilter for shared files and easier access to the comment filter
And as always fixing bugs and adding other small changes
