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Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by h_pavon, Aug 17, 2004.

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  1. h_pavon Newcomer, in training Posts: 87

    Wassup guys!

    I`ve been using UPnP U-0.8.5 Fast Resume Client & Multilanguage because it proved to be fast, but I'm having problems because it's outdated to some trackers......

    Can't decide which one to use some told me to try Azureus and Bit Tornado............. can some one tell me if theres another client fast enough?

    Thanx in advance!
    h_pavon, Aug 17, 2004
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  2. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    Bit Tornado is the faster of the two when it comes to loading and has the better bandwidth control.

    Azureus on the other hand is better able to handle multiple downloads in one "window"

    As for which to use, try them both. They are so different that it's hard to say which to use without knowing your d\l habits...
    MrGaribaldi, Aug 18, 2004
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  3. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,045   +119

    Julio Franco, Oct 21, 2004
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  4. Rick TechSpot Staff Posts: 6,247   +38

    BitComet is the torrent client of choice in my household. :)

    www.bitcomet.com

    Lots of features, nice interface, runs well and gives pretty good speeds.
    Rick, Oct 22, 2004
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  5. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,946   +120

    Azureus for me
    LNCPapa, Oct 22, 2004
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  6. jstillion Newcomer, in training Posts: 107

    Plain BT client from BT web site for me so far but seriously thinking of looking at some of the others out there.
    jstillion, Oct 22, 2004
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  7. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    I'm back to Bit Tornado after using Azureus for a little while. It gives me all the control I can want over my downloads, down to choosing which parts of the download to get first (so I can check samples etc)...

    So I'd recommend trying it out if you're looking for a change :)
    MrGaribaldi, Oct 23, 2004
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  8. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,946   +120

    You can do that also with Azureus
    LNCPapa, Oct 23, 2004
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  9. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    Cool, must've been added since I last used it...
    Does it allow for each torrent to be in a window of it's own, or is it still only one window?

    It's so nice to be able to use Bit Torrent again after a problem which hardlocked my prev computer everytime I ran a torrent file...
    MrGaribaldi, Oct 23, 2004
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  10. LNCPapa TS Special Forces Posts: 3,946   +120

    Single window with seperate tabs if you wish - or seperate floating download bars for each
    LNCPapa, Oct 23, 2004
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  11. kol_indian Newcomer, in training Posts: 368

    i agree its loads better than any other client i have used so far. :bounce:
    kol_indian, Apr 27, 2005
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  12. ugw Newcomer, in training

    do torrents always take tens of hours? because they always have for me. is it just my computer?? :confused:
    ugw, Jul 7, 2005
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  13. MrGaribaldi TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 2,802

    Just you...
    It all depends on your upload/download ratio... If you have too little upload bandwidth you won't get any great speed... If you have too much upload bandwidth and are using dsl, it'll choke your download...
    MrGaribaldi, Jul 7, 2005
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  14. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor Posts: 6,045   +119

    Long time since I posted in this thread... I have been using BitComet for a while now, my current torrent client of choice.
    Julio Franco, Jul 7, 2005
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  15. llsektorll Newcomer, in training

    uTorrent has to be hands down the best. Long time BitComet, BitLord, and Azureus user. By now you shouldn't be using the orginal bitorrent client.

    Reasons why I say uTorrent is the best

    - takes up less than 5mbs of memory. As I am leeching 2 torrents and seeding 2 the program takes up 3.8mb of memory. BitComet requires atleast 60mb!

    - Almost no CPU usage. Not a resource HOG like Azureus means you can run this in the background with no problem.

    - Awsome neat and clean GUI.

    - Mulitple torrent orginization and useful stats not just a bunch of them like Azureus.

    - the program requires no installation you just download and run the file. The program is 105kB!!!! I have essays that take up more space ;p!
    llsektorll, Nov 30, 2005
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  16. vhunter Newcomer, in training Posts: 89

    I've always found Azureus to be a good torrent client. It can display a lot of statistics related to the currently running torrents, supports multiple torrents and has good bandwidth control, and even comes with its own tracker!
    vhunter, Dec 1, 2005
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  17. pcinfoman Newcomer, in training

    My problem with uTorrent is that after a couple of hours, it kills my internet connection for all programs except itself. It keeps on working, but my browser, ftp, email, etc cannot connect to the internet. When I reboot, all is fine again. Other than that, I love the program.

    Although you can run the "portable" version and not install it, you can use the installable version. I am not sure if there is any advantage to do it tho.
    pcinfoman, May 31, 2006
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  18. bobby123 Newcomer, in training Posts: 391

    azerus is the best I've used, bit torrent is ok, also the reason your download rate might be taking so long is due to a slow internet connection.
    bobby123, Jun 1, 2006
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  19. N3051M Newcomer, in training Posts: 2,800

    even if this thread's been revived (few months inactive), its still relevant today.. so dont fret :)

    have you tried messing around with your connection settings for uTorrent? maybe limit its download/upload rate?

    azureus for me :)
    N3051M, Jun 1, 2006
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  20. Maximvs Newcomer, in training

    BitLord

    BitLord people...BitLord! great, works like a charm, sinlge window and all that. At least try it. http://www.bitlord.com
    Maximvs, Jun 29, 2006
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