Utility Published , positioned as a Linux alternative to the proprietary NetLimiter software for Windows. The program simplifies the installation of bandwidth limits per individual local applications as well as for already running processes. For instance, you can throttle the bandwidth for a file download program while increasing it for video chat. Settings are defined in a simple text configuration file. The limitation of incoming and outgoing traffic is carried out using the module (Intermediate Functional Block), which replaces the iptables module IMQ. The code is written in Python and under the GPLv3 license.
Source: opennet.ru
