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Samba vs Shadowsocks

A side-by-side look at Samba and Shadowsocks. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Samba

Samba

Network & Admin

Samba is an open-source software suite that provides file and print services to SMB/CIFS clients. It allows Linux/Unix servers to interoperate with Windows networks, acting as a file and print server for Microsoft Windows clients.

file-sharingwindows-interoperabilitysmbcifsopen-source
Shadowsocks

Shadowsocks

Security & Privacy

Shadowsocks is an open-source, cross-platform web proxy tool that helps users bypass firewalls and access restricted websites. It works by creating an encrypted connection between the client and server to secure and encrypt internet traffic.

proxyencryptionprivacyfirewallinternet-access

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