Manage updates with the Download AppCNET Editors' review
For a torrent-downloading app, Azureus is chock-a-block full of features that set it apart from the rest of the pack.
From XML torrent options to IP filters, firewall tests to UPnP plug-ins, Azureus leads the way in making the torrent experience as customizable as possible. When you install the program, it gives you three levels of option settings, for beginner, intermediate, and advanced controls. There's a configuration wizard, an easy-to-use torrent maker, and dozens of ways to set your statistics logs so you can track download speed and performance.
The layout could benefit from larger buttons. Nevertheless, it's uncluttered and the icons are straightforward--none of those unhelpful "sad face" icons to stop the torrent. In the past, the Java architecture has been a fatal flaw, with Azureus porking out and consuming resources as if they were pies in an eating contest. It's still a major processor drain, but the latest version isn't anywhere near as bad as earlier ones have been, and we recommend this app to advanced users.
Vuze:Publisher's Description
From Vuze:
Azureus is a easy-to-use Java BitTorrent client, with support for 27 languages. Azureus connects to the BitTorrent network. BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer protocol designed to transfer files. Users connect directly to send and receive portions of a file, while a central tracker coordinates the action of all peers and manages connections without knowledge of the contents of the files being distributed. With BitTorrent, users upload at the same time they download, so network bandwidth is managed as efficiently as possible. BitTorrent is designed to work better than other file-transfer protocols as the number of people interested in a certain file increases.
Version 2.5.0.4 includes performance improvements, bug fixes and minor feature updates.
What's new in this version: Version 2.5.0.4 includes performance improvements, bug fixes and minor feature updates.
More Products to Consider
-
Download and convert videos from video streaming sites. -
Download YouTube videos and convert to multiple formats. -
Increase your connection speed and recover broken downloads. -
Download and convert Youtube videos to AVI, MP4, 3gp, MOV, WAV ... -
Extract music from YouTube movies as MP3 files. -
Download free videos from YouTube, Google, Yahoo, Facebook. -
Download YouTube videos and accelerate downloads. -
Download video and music from YouTube. -
Download and convert any YouTube video into your favorite forma... -
Manage your file downloads on your Windows PC. -
Download and manage torrent files.Visit Site Or, Learn More About uTorrentThis download is served from an external site
closeLEGAL NOTICE: This link will take you to a third-party website. Downloading copyrighted materials without authorization or providing others with copyrighted materials for them to download without authorization may put you at risk for legal action under copyright law in the United States and other countries. CNET discourages the use of software for any unlawful purpose
Sponsored Products
-
Share files over the Web, and connect to and search through mul...Visit Site Or, Learn More About DC++ (64-Bit)This download is served from an external site
closeLEGAL NOTICE: This link will take you to a third-party website. Downloading copyrighted materials without authorization or providing others with copyrighted materials for them to download without authorization may put you at risk for legal action under copyright law in the United States and other countries. CNET discourages the use of software for any unlawful purpose
Sponsored Products
-
Download social music or video for your Windows PC. -
Share files over the Web, connect to, and search through multip... -
Share files over the Web, and connect to and search through mul...Visit Site Or, Learn More About DC++This download is served from an external site
closeLEGAL NOTICE: This link will take you to a third-party website. Downloading copyrighted materials without authorization or providing others with copyrighted materials for them to download without authorization may put you at risk for legal action under copyright law in the United States and other countries. CNET discourages the use of software for any unlawful purpose
Sponsored Products
-
Avoid annoying pop Windows from your internet sessions. -
Download and convert your favorite video files from YouTube Web... -
Share your files between partners and boost group activities. -
Keep connected and update your Twitter status directly from Out... -
Analyze your search history with Google, Yahoo, and MSN on your... -
Monitor the changes of IP and update them on DNS. -
Download videos from YouTube and increase download speeds. -
Download and manage torrent files.Download Or, Learn More About uTorrentThis download is served from an external site
closeLEGAL NOTICE: This link will take you to a third-party website. Downloading copyrighted materials without authorization or providing others with copyrighted materials for them to download without authorization may put you at risk for legal action under copyright law in the United States and other countries. CNET discourages the use of software for any unlawful purpose
Sponsored Products
Installed
Smart Install -
Detect and quickly remove malicious threats to your computer.
-
All versions:
4.4 starsout of 1,988 votes
-
Current version:
4.7 starsout of 24 votes
-
My rating:
Write review
-
"pure ownage; better than bitcomet; provides fast download rates"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
-
"GREAT ! I HAVE WINDOWS VISTA AND IT WORKS SUPER!"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
-
"very light progr"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
one of the best i tried
-
"The Best Torrent Client I've Ever Used"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
Extremely powerful client - huge range of options and information about current torrents - but simple enough to use on a day-to-day basis.
Cons
Could be slightly confusing for beginners - during the initial configuration wizard I was modest and chose "Intermediate" over "Advanced," but then downgraded to "Beginner" and was still a bit confused by some of the things it was telling me!
-
"no doubt the best"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
azureus 2.5 is hands down the best torrent client i've tried. i've stuck with it for awhile now because it is super easy to use. chock full of features, yet not overwelmingly so. with the newer 3.0 version, i've started using available plugins. many available plugins are pretty useless, however many enhance this already awesome client. also, with the new version comes a brand new main window that links you to free videos, tv shows, indie films, trailers, and so on.
Cons
can be very memory and system heavy if you don't set its options correctly. but once you've done so it runs great.
-
"thank you"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
thank you
Cons
thank you
-
"Good software. Higher downloading speed would be appreciated"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
-
"this thing is just too good"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
this is so simple yet so powerful
-
"Flawless"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
-
"Good client"
Version: Azureus 2.5.0.4
Pros
This is a pretty good torrent client compared to the rest of them. It has fairly good download speeds and a descent interface. The newest version has a search client called Vuze built right in to the program.
Cons
It seems to really suck a lot of performance out of your internet connection while it's downloading, but it's not a very big deal considering I start downloads before I go to bed. The newest version is a little heavier on resources.
Add Your Review
Submit your reply
E-mail this review
Report offensive content
Previous Versions:
