Direct Connect (protocol)
Direct Connect (DC) is a peer-to-peer file sharing protocol. Direct Connect clients connect to a central hub and can download files directly from one another. Advanced Direct Connect can be considered a successor protocol.
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Hubs feature a list of clients or users connected to them. Users can search for files and download them from other clients, as well as chat with other users.
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