LiquidLan is a program that helps users find SMB file shares on a local area network. More specifically, it's a front end for LiquidScan, a modified version of the Seek42 project. ^

Scott Baldwin, computer science student at The University of Missouri. ^

Yes. ^

No, not exactly...

The Windows operating system provides all the networking services used by LiquidLan. When multiple computers running Windows are placed on the same physical network, they are commonly referred to as a "Windows Network". These Windows Networks provide the underlying file sharing network used by LiquidLan. LiquidLan has no control over these networks, nor does it provide new functionality to them. Everything is created and managed by software shipped with Windows, and end-users can share files with or without LiquidLan. For reasons why users may wish to use LiquidLan instead of a pure Windows interface, refer to the next question. ^

Because LiquidLan makes LAN-based file sharing user-friendly!... It has a download manager, integrated web browser for delivering important information, and all the search tools needed to locate shared files in the blink of an eye.

Another great reason is that the network itself will benefit from having LiquidLan. File transfers will utilize your network's high-speed infrastructure, and never even touch the Internet (freeing up valuable bandwidth for other purposes). These transfers also take place securely behind the network's firewall. ^

For LiquidLan to work, your network needs the LiquidLan server software running. If you have a working knowledge of Unix, then visit this link for more information. Need help?... contact me ^

Sorry not yet. LiquidLan was written for Windows NT/2000/XP, and it relies heavily on MFC and the Win32 API. Porting to another OS would involve rewriting a ton of code, so don't expect a Mac or Linux version anytime soon. However, if anyone out there with enough time and skills wants to write a Mac or Linux version, then by all means do... that would be swell! ^

Yes, you can find the sources at liquidlan.sourceforge.net ^

No donations, just spread the word. ^