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Requirements

Java

Freenet requires a Java Runtime Environment to run, there are several choices for different platforms:

NamePlatformLicense
Sun Windows, Solaris, Linux Proprietary
IBM Linux Proprietary
Apple (OS-X, OS-8/9) MacOS Proprietary
Kaffe Linux, FreeBSD GNU General Public License

Full Internet connection

Freenet works best when you have a direct internet connection, ie. when you are not behind a NAT or a Firewall. If you are, please read this.

Windows

Download the latest Windows snapshot from here, it will be in the form freenet-YYYYMMDD.exe where YYYYMMDD is the date the snapshot was created. Run the executable and follow instructions.

Linux

Download the latest Linux snapshot from here, it will be in the form freenet-YYYYMMDD.tgz where YYYYMMDD is the date the snapshot was created. Uncompress the snapshot as follows:
> tar xfz freenet-YYYYMMDD.tgz
This will create a directory called "freenet-YYYYMMDD", change into this directory, and follow the instructions in the file "README".

Apple Macintosh OS X

Download the latest Unix snapshot from here, it will be in the form freenet-YYYYMMDD.tgz where YYYYMMDD is the date the snapshot was created. Once you have it on your hard disk, use Stuffit Expander to uncompress the archive. To run freenet, use the terminal to 'cd' (change directory) to the folder freenet-YYYYMMDD, from your archive, and type:
> sh ./run.sh
This will begin the configuation process. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Longson at tlongson@socal.rr.com. If you intend on running Freenet on a Macintosh Classic, go here.