Multi-Network

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See also: Multi-Network Clients | File sharing | Decentralize | Centralize

Multi-network is a concept whereby the functionality of multiple types of network systems are combined. Sometimes multi-network and multi-protocol are used interchangably.

Examples:

• A peer-to-peer file sharing tool using both the Gnutella and KaZaA networks to search for files.
  • Example:giFT for Windows and Linux that connects to the FastTrack (KaZaA), OpenFT and Gnutella networks.

• A chat client able to connect to both the Yahoo Messenger system and AOL's AIM, and more.
  • Example: GAIM and Jabber