Soulseek
Soulseek is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing network and application, used mostly to exchange music. It was created by Nir Arbel, an Israeli programmer from Safed. The current Soulseek network is the second to have been in operation, both run by the same management. The older network, used up to version 156 of the client, was shut down after usage dropped to almost nothing. Version 157 of the client was the last for Microsoft Windows only, and work on it ceased in 2008. Its replacement, SoulseekQT, is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. SoulseekQt has slightly different functionality compared to the 157 client interface. Key features Content As a peer to peer (P2P) file sharing program, the accessible content is determined by the users of the Soulseek client, and what files they choose to share. The network has historically had a diverse mix of music, including underground and independent artists, unreleased music, such as demos and mixtapes, bootlegs, live tracks, and live DJ sets, but releases from major and independent labels can also be found. Central server Soulseek depends on a pair of central servers. One server supports the original client and network Version 156, with the other supporting the newer