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                              General Information
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Type.................: Freeware Application
Platform.............: Windows 10/11
Publisher............: Alfred Wallace
Operating System.....: Windows
Compatibility........: Windows 10 or later
Version..............: 2026 v1.00
Website..............: http://www.alkamy.ch
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                              Description
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NetFlux is a real-time network activity visualizer designed to represent system
connections as a dynamic and organic flow-based universe.

The application maps active processes and their network endpoints into a visual
environment where each element behaves like a celestial body. Processes appear
as orbiting nodes, while endpoints revolve around them, forming a system similar
to a solar structure.

A central "Internet" node acts as the main hub, with processes slowly orbiting
around it. Network activity is represented through animated curved flows linking
processes and endpoints, allowing users to intuitively understand data exchanges.

Flows dynamically adapt their thickness and glow based on activity intensity,
making high traffic instantly visible. Direction is conveyed through color and
motion, distinguishing upload and download streams.

Each endpoint is categorized visually depending on its nature:
- Localhost connections merge closely with their parent process
- LAN endpoints orbit at short range
- Public Internet endpoints orbit further away
- Multicast and broadcast endpoints exhibit distinct behaviors
- Unknown or temporary endpoints are represented with neutral visuals

The application also tracks short-term activity history and displays it as
sparklines in interactive hover panels, providing insight into recent traffic
patterns.

A subtle animated starfield background enhances depth and immersion without
impacting readability.

NetFlux is lightweight, requires no installation, and runs as a standalone
executable. It operates entirely locally and does not transmit any data.

The interface is designed to be both visually engaging and informative,
transforming raw network activity into an intuitive and aesthetic experience.