Azureus--The Java BT Client

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Source: SourceForge (http://azureus.sourceforge.net)
June 14, 2005

Latest Release:ver. 2.3.0.2 (http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php)

Azeureus has multiple supported languages, many plug-ins, and works with multiple Operating Systems.

Azureus implements the BitTorrent protocol using java language and comes bundled with many invaluable features for both beginners and advanced users:

* Multiple torrent downloads
* Upload and download speed limiting, both globally and per torrent
* Advanced seeding rules
* Adjustable disk cache
* Only uses one port for all the torrents
* UPnP sets the forward on your router
* Can use a proxy, for both tracker and peer communications
* Fast resume
* Can set a default download dir and move completed files
* Can import torrents automatically from a set dir
* Highly customizable interface
* IRC plugin included for quick help
* Embedded tracker, host your own torrents, automate your shares (periodic scanning of a dir)...
* Distributed Hash Table: host on it a completely decentralised torrent and/or benefit from it when the tracker is offline.

Many useful plugins are available:

* Auto-adjustment of your upload and download speeds according to your network charge with Autospeed
* Auto-download torrents with RSS Feed Scanner
* Schedule upload and download speed limits with Speed Scheduler
* Receive a mail when a download finishes with Status Mailer
* Add numerous info on torrents (Extra seeding columns, Country Locator)
* Remote control Azureus through the Swing Web Interface


Read More @ SourceForge (http://azureus.sourceforge.net/)

Azureus User Guide (http://azureus.sourceforge.net/doc/Azureus%20User%20Guide.htm)

Anonymity Guide (http://azureus.sourceforge.net/doc/AnonBT/)

Slyck guidelines (http://www.slyck.com/prog.php?id=35)

[Carrie]

I downloaded this program for testing and educational purposes and I have to say, its is the easiest BT program I have ran across. Definitely newbie friendly.

[bobywow]

I use Azureus. It seems to have a lot of options and is the best client have ever used