RetroShare

0.5.5c

Software information

License:

Freeware (Free)


Updated:

15 Sep 2014


Publisher:

RetroShare Team


Website:

http://retroshare.sourceforge.net

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Size: 0 Bytes


Downloads: 9043


Platform: Mac OS X 10.6+

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 15 Sep 2014

Given recent events, it can be quite difficult to find a secure means of communication nowadays. If you don't want to think about the possibility that people may be reading or listening on your conversations, then you should try RetroShare. It offers a decentralized chat system, which means that your messages don't pass through any servers, where they can be stored and viewed. All communications are done directly from user to user. Also, the application is free, open source and cross-platform.

RetroShare's user interface is divided into several sections, which can be accessed via large navigation buttons, on its top part. Just like in other applications, you can find a news feed, view your contacts list, a messages archive and more. In addition, the application provides an enhanced file sharing system. It displays downloads and uploads separately, along with various details and it also provides a flexible search function.

Contacts are added with the aid of unique certificates, which are generated for each user. When adding a new contact, you can either insert a received certificate manually, insert it from a file or send an invitation to a friend via email. It is also possible to recommend several friends to others.

Rather than displaying the chat environment on a separate window, like traditional chat applications, RetroShare displays your contacts and the chat environment on the same window, where you can also find a graphical representation of your friends network and other interesting features. Offline messages can be delivered, received and managed like emails. The application's messages section is laid out like an email client, with inbox, outbox, draft, sent and trash folders, as well as other folders, where you can categorize your messages.

Pros

RetroShare offers a secure means of communications. It allows you to manage contacts, messages and many other contents in a comfortable manner. The application is offered free of charge and it works on all major operating systems.

Cons

There are no obvious drawbacks to mention. While using RetroShare, you will never have to worry about your messages being intercepted.

RetroShare
0.5.5c

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RetroShare Editor’s Review Rating

RetroShare has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 15 Sep 2014. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated RetroShare 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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