Private peer-to-peer (P2P) systems are

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(P2P) systems that allow only mutually trusted peers to participate. This can be achieved by using a central server such as a Direct Connect hub to authenticate clients. Alternatively, users can exchange

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with friends to form a decentralized network. Private peer-to-peer systems can be divided into

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(F2F) and group-based systems. Friend-to-friend systems only allow connections between users who know one another, but may also provide automatic anonymous forwarding. Group-based systems allow any user to connect to any other, and thus they cannot grow in size without compromising their users' privacy. Some software, such as

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, can be configured to create either group-based or F2F networks.

Software list

* Direct Connect - file sharing and chat using private hubs * GigaTribe - a private community-oriented file-sharing program * Retroshare - a private F2F system based on PGP, implementing Turtle F2F file sharing. * n2n - a peer-to-peer

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(formerly Aimster) - early P2P software that used a buddy list to restrict sharing *

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- a corporate groupware software based on P2P technology * Turtle F2F - instant messaging and file sharing with private connections only *

- private P2P software suitable for groups of 10 to 50 users

References

How to disappear completely: A survey of private peer-to-peer networks.
SPACE 2007 workshop, July 2007.
Comparison of P2P file sharing tools for LAN parties.
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Software list

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References