#Retroshare linux install#
#Retroshare linux portable#
#Retroshare linux download#
#Retroshare linux free#

#Retroshare linux install#

When we have the repository added, We will start by updating the list of available software and then we will install the program:Īfter installation, we can only find the program launcher on our computer. Wget -qO - $/ /' > /etc/apt//retroshare_OBS.list' For add repository we need to open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and in it write the commands: We can also get RetroShare for Ubuntu through the OBS repository. To launch the program, it is only necessary to write in the same terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T): flatpak run cc.retroshare.retroshare-gui From repository When we have the possibility of installing flatpak packages, we can open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run the following command to start the installation:įlatpak install flathub cc.retroshare.retroshare-gui If you use Ubuntu 20.04 and you still do not have this technology enabled, you can continue The Guide that a colleague wrote on this blog a while ago to enable it. retroshare-gui-latest-x86_64.AppImage Like FlatpakĪnother option to install this program with which we can establish encrypted connections between us and our friends, will be through its corresponding package flatpack.

#Retroshare linux download#

To download this file, we can go to the download page with the Web navigator and download the AppImage file from there, or we can also open a terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run wget as follows to download the latest version published today:Īfter downloading, we will have to give permissions to the downloaded file: sudo chmod +x retroshare-gui-latest-x86_64.AppImageĬome this far, we can launch the program by double clicking on the file or by typing in the same terminal: They can consult all of them in the project website.

#Retroshare linux free#

Voice and video (experimental prototype) that will allow us to make free and secure calls with the VoIP add-on.

By doing so, even friendly nodes will not be able to see our IP, allowing you to connect safely and anonymously with unknown people. RetroShare can optionally be used on Tor and I2P networks.

e-mail to send encrypted messages to other members of the network.

We will be able to vote and discuss them using the built-in comment system.

Boards in which to share our favorite images or links.

Decentralized forums are censorship-resistant by design. When we have an internet connection available, RetroShare will automatically sync the forums with our friends.

Forums that will allow us to read and write posts offline.

Privacy and anonymity are guaranteed, beyond direct friends with anonymous tunnels. RetroShare uses a BitTorrent-like swarm to speed up transfers.

It will give us the possibility of share files with our friends or with the whole network.

We will be able to discuss with several people in decentralized chat rooms ( like IRC). To use RetroShare, we must recruit friends and exchange certificates with them, or join an existing network of friends. The only downside is that you will need to create your own network. RetroShare is provided free of charge and is the result of hard work driven solely by the goal of providing a tool to evade censorship. In addition to the network mesh, this program provides services to exchange data securely and anonymously with other nodes on the network, beyond our own friends. Links between nodes are authenticated using strong asymmetric keys ( PGP format) and are encrypted using Perfect Forward Secrecy. We can invite a person to become a neighbor by exchanging RetroShare certificates with that person. The exact location ( the IP address) of the nodes is only known by neighboring nodes. The plugin adds a RSS feed reader tab to Retroshare.RetroShare will allow us to create a network of computers ( called nodes). RetroShare FeedReader plugin provides a plugin for RetroShare, a secured Friend-to-Friend communication plateform.

#Retroshare linux portable#

Clients exist for portable devices running e.g. There is also command-line client, it can be contacted and talked-to using SSL. Decentralized forums are censorship resistant by design.

When you have an Internet connection, Retroshare will automatically sync forums with your friends. You can read and write forum posts offline. Only your direct friends might learn which files you download. Your privacy is protected with anonymous tunnels. This makes it possible to share big files with 1GB or more. Retroshare uses swarming similar to BitTorrent, to accelerate the download. Share files with your friends or with the whole network. Retroshare can store encrypted messages on friends nodes to deliver messages while you're offline. Send encrypted mails/messages to other members of the network. Use distant chat to securely chat with friends-of-friends. Express your emotions with the rich smiley set. Discuss with various people in chat rooms.