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Sarc · Oct 18, 2003, 06:06 PM

Is there a Download Manager for the Bittorrent Network ?
I mean, having a window open for each file is a pain, plus it's a lot more CPU intensive.

Is there a way to merge say ... Download Wizzard and Bittorrent together ?

sandsl · Oct 18, 2003, 06:28 PM

Nope, only the client exists no dl managers yet.

The current client is open-source so its perfectly possible. I even considered developing a bittorrent manager based on the existing code a while ago, even came up with some mockups. Anyone want to volunteer?

The reason the existing bittorrent program is CPU intensive is not solely because it has a few extra windows open - its because its a CPU intensive application, there is alot of network stuff going on the background.

rocky2 · Oct 18, 2003, 07:11 PM

Its broken by Panther.

sandsl · Oct 18, 2003, 07:13 PM

Works perfectly on Panther 7B80.

smeger · Oct 18, 2003, 08:16 PM

You can make it quite a bit less CPU intensive by opening the download window's NIB file and deleting the progress bar. Cuts CPU usage into about a third on my G3.

sushiism · Oct 18, 2003, 09:09 PM

it doesnt seem t ouse much cpu to me, untill about 3+ windows are open, i always have it hidden which seems to use less i think

Ratm · Oct 18, 2003, 10:32 PM

http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

needs work but it gets the job done.

Sarc · Oct 18, 2003, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by sandsl:
Works perfectly on Panther 7B80.

Works perfectly on my Panther (7B85, Student ADC GM)

Originally posted by smeger:
You can make it quite a bit less CPU intensive by opening the download window's NIB file and deleting the progress bar. Cuts CPU usage into about a third on my G3.

indeed. I always hide the application. I reckon it's not the same, but it will save you some CPU cycles.

bradoesch · Oct 18, 2003, 11:56 PM

Nothing eats CPU cycles like resuming a 7 GB download that's half done...

Doesn't BT do some kind of error checking as it downloads also? That would take CPU time also.

spitty27 · Oct 19, 2003, 02:03 AM

v3.3 does not work on 7B85...i think you have 3.2.2a or earlier.

rocky2 · Oct 19, 2003, 02:32 AM

Sorry, I should have been more specific. The latest version of Bit Torrent (3.3) does not work on OS X 10.3 (7B85).

exca1ibur · Oct 19, 2003, 04:43 AM

Try this app for torrent files. You can DL multiple files and DOES run on Panther. Also supporting eDonkey, GNUtella and OpenNAP.

www.eetee.com

voodoo · Oct 19, 2003, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by rocky2:
Sorry, I should have been more specific. The latest version of Bit Torrent (3.3) does not work on OS X 10.3 (7B85).

Right you are. Shame since older versions of BT suck a lot. I'll wait for an update.

eevyl · Oct 19, 2003, 09:04 AM

Maybe I am lucky, but I use 3.3 on 7B85.

Apfhex · Oct 19, 2003, 03:41 PM

mlMac can do BitTorrent.

I just use the regular BitTorrent client myself, it's more than sufficient. But if it doesn't work on Panther...

Sarc · Oct 19, 2003, 11:51 PM

I could host 3.2.2a if enough unhappy Panther users out there ask for it...

so, shall I host it ?

Zimphire · Oct 20, 2003, 12:17 AM

Originally posted by Sarc:
I could host 3.2.2a if enough unhappy Panther users out there ask for it...

so, shall I host it ?

I'd like to take a look at it.

Jim_MDP · Oct 20, 2003, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by Ratm:
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/

needs work but it gets the job done.

You posted this on the other BT thread and I admit I haven't d/l it yet.

It's a Java App with EVERY CONCEIVABLE stat in one of its many displays. My brain hurt after just looking at the site page.

So... has anyone else tries this?

Arkham_c · Oct 20, 2003, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by Jim_MDP:
You posted this on the other BT thread and I admit I haven't d/l it yet.

It's a Java App with EVERY CONCEIVABLE stat in one of its many displays. My brain hurt after just looking at the site page.

So... has anyone else tries this?

I downloaded it and took a look. It actually looks pretty nice. Unfortunately, I'm at work and cannot do any torrents until I get home.

Sarc · Oct 20, 2003, 10:36 AM

It's hosted.
BitTorrent 3.2.2a [Works with Panther 7B85]

Synotic · Oct 20, 2003, 11:09 AM

Originally posted by Sarc:
It's hosted.
BitTorrent 3.2.2a [Works with Panther 7B85]

They're still hosting it btw: http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...group_id=33044

Adam Betts · Oct 20, 2003, 03:30 PM

If you want a custom icon for BitTorrent app and document icon:

http://homepage.mac.com/adambetts/fi...rrentIcons.zip

Nothing big but it's an improved version of original icons.

Sarc · Oct 20, 2003, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
[B]If you want a custom icon for BitTorrent app and document icon:

Thx Adam, indeed they are an improvement.

Zimphire · Oct 24, 2003, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Adam Betts:
If you want a custom icon for BitTorrent app and document icon:

http://homepage.mac.com/adambetts/fi...rrentIcons.zip

Nothing big but it's an improved version of original icons.

Looks nicer. You should send them to whoever.

neoTony · Oct 24, 2003, 11:00 PM

Or to http://sarwat.net/bittorrent/

That client rocks!