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Formerly the feature-rich Azureus, Vuze takes Azureus' BitTorrent foundation and builds on top of it a network for video discovery and user-created video publishing tied together by social networking.
From XML torrent options to IP filters, firewall tests to UPnP plug-ins to baked-in social networking, Vuze isn't breaking new ground--the original BitTorrent client has gone this path, too--but it is doing it in an innovative and attractive way. When you install the program, you're faced with an interface that will be instantly familiar to iTunes users. In providing a general overview of their torrents and media playback controls, the new layout emphasizes user-initiated searches.
The Advanced tab has been replaced by My Library. The old Azureus is now completely gone, but because of the demands of users, Vuze 4.0 is much closer to the intent of its progenitor than Vuze 3.1 was. A simple, three-step guide that launches when you start Vuze helps you get acclimatized to the new Vuze. There's still work to be done: memory usage is up around 100MB, and although you can set up private trackers, you can't customize the search box. People new to torrenting or only interested in sharing media files might appreciate this visually active approach.
Vuze:Publisher's Description
From Vuze:
Vuze is an online entertainment platform that allows you to watch, publish and share original DVD & HD quality video. You can discover high-quality entertainment by browsing through channels and categories containing thousands of TV shows, music videos, movies, video games and more. And if you want to publish your original content, you can monetize it the way you want and maintain complete control and flexibility.
Version 4.0 introduces a streamlined and redesigned client, improving usability and ease-of-use. Now, you can easily find subscriptions related to content in your library, in the Vuze Network, or create your own subscriptions using Vuze Search or RSS. If you use private trackers, you will find that our powerful meta-Search functionality now supports logins. We've made some major improvements to our emerging content platform, the Vuze HD Network, to make it easier for you to find videos that interest you.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.2 adds support for iTunes, the iPhone, Apple TV, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
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4.3 starsout of 22 votes
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"The best yet"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
increased download speed, better graphics.
Cons
need more sites on the menu
Summary
Worth downloading, great product!
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"Maybe will be best"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
J hava problem with spyware
Cons
J don.t like becouse is a SLOW
Summary
without spyware, most qiuckly, and more move..
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"i love this"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
great stuff
Cons
to slow sometime
Summary
great to have
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"Beyond Torrents"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
Great features. Multi-platform. "One-stop shop" for online video entertainment. Converts files for use on iPod, PS3, XBOX, Media Center, etc. Runs as a local Media Server - works great with my PS3 and my iPhone! LOVE IT.
Cons
Occasional instability. Been getting much better over the past couple months.
Summary
I used Azureus (what Vuze used to be called) for years because of all the features, and now it's even better - beyond expectations. So glad that I don't have to scrounge through random torrent sites in my browser anymore - can just search for them in Vuze - and again, if you have a PS3, the Media Server functionality works spectacularly.
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"it's Fantastic"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
it's amazing always find what I'm searching for :)
Cons
nothing bad to say
Summary
the best in the net
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"Great client software"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
Great embedded torrent searching
Cons
There are none that I can think of.
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"Great torrent software for beginners AND more experts"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
Vuze is a fantastic torrent program. With their home page set up to look similar to iTunes, it's very easy to just browse around, and with their search engine, simple to find the exact item you're looking for. Searches 3 sites, and user ratings.
Cons
Nothing really, though its very challenging to find other specific users.
Summary
Bottom line: if you're looking for a free torrent file program, Vuze is one of the best. You can leave the settings alone (which will still work fantastic) or you can encrypt the files, or mess with the file naming process to disguise the downloading process from your IP network (such as schools and universities who block it). It's interface is simple enough for anyone with basic knowledge to use, yet advanced enough to get it to do exactly what you tell it when you tell it to do. I would recommend Vuze to anyone, because it's free, and it works well.
Oh, and you can also use it with MacBooks, which is great--it's not only for windows!
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"The best tool to enjoy torrents"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
I have a long time using this wonderfull Java resource, when it was called Azureus - the blue frog
Always doing his work, without failures and now with a great network and related contentsCons
nothing to say, I don't have any problems with Vuze
Summary
I like this because is so stable, written in Java and cross platform (I used in different Windows versions and probe without problems in Linux)
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"Excellent app."
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
Easy to use from beginner to advanced.
Cons
Can't think of any...
Summary
The app that will help bring Torrent technology to the mainstream. It's not just for pirating, people!!
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"Cooll, usefull and reliable"
Version: Vuze 4.2
Pros
Many features
Cons
Sometimes vuze disappears, and the conversions are not for every format...
Summary
I like the search tool bar and the subscription , the addons are pretty cool !!!
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