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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The Advanced tab has been replaced by My Library.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 the most powerful bittorrent software application to Find, Download, and Play HD video content on the Web. With the latest release, you get powerful new search capabilities, along with the ability to play your HD videos on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, and Tivo. Our award-winning P2P bittorrent technology enables users to quickly and easily download HD video with a single click.
What's new in this version: Added some new message types to help diagnose connection speed issues. Removal of various useless debug generation.
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All versions:
4.4 starsout of 1,982 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 16 votes
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"works really good and fast on my PC"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
you can find almost any kind of torrent you want
Cons
be very careful of copyright protections
Summary
almost got in to trouble downloading copyright protected material. other than that it works really good and fast
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"what else can I say"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
The download the easy, didn't take long to figure out the program
Cons
if you want to update and pay the $24.00 you might want to reconsider. I paid for and downloaded but don't see the change. I seems to be a waste, I advise agent it. Or download at your own risk.
Summary
Its a good download to use for free
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"Awesome Program"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
Vuze works like a dream. I would say it is one of the easiest and best P2P software out
Cons
None so far
Summary
Vuze, is very easy to install and doesn't use a lot of system resources. It's smooth and error free ( so far) I have only been using it a few days, but I am glad I downloaded it. I haven't found any nag screens ( which is great) and it finds the files I want. Definetly get this program
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"Best torrent manager."
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
Simple and advanced views, manage your torrents from any browser including mobile using the Web Remote, FREE, extraordinarily advanced settings for ports and such allowing you to manually set up just about anything, media device sharing for 360
Cons
Not a whole lot that I can think of. The included search defaults aren't so great. I personally don't use btjunkie and some of the others, but you can add others including the pirate bay and even demonoid and isohunt.
Summary
Absolutely great program. Does everything you can wish for and more. Even does what uTorrent has now put in beta, via its web remote. Quality program. You will NOT be disappointed.
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"One of the best P2P file sharing tools out there."
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
Combines the best of bitcomet and utorrent.
Cons
Annoying Vuze plus activation.... this **** should be free.
Summary
Rich features such as the one where it saves the IP of peers before it exits so it can automatically reconnect faster upon next restart.
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"Decent P2P Network"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
Easy to understand and use. Generally fast download time. Never experienced a virus problem in my six months of use.
Cons
Sometimes it is quite slow to start a download, but once it starts, it generally takes under 15 minutes for a 100MB file. (which is fast by Australian standards!! hahaha.)
Summary
TO ALL THOSE WANTING "SINGLE" SONGS: you can go to any torrent site (safe ones, of course) and download single songs through Vuze, if you didn't already know. ThePirateBay is a good source.
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"crashed removed it"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
can't say it kept crashing
Cons
crashing problem on my computer
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"Software installer won't load properly."
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
I haven't been able to use the software to experience any pros.
Cons
The software installer unpacks just fine as far as I can tell, but the install shield doesn't load correctly so while I see the program running in the task bar, the window, which should be visible on the screen, isn't there. All I can do is close it.
Summary
One star for empty promises. I have been trying to install this software for 2 days now. The installer starts unpack, then starts up but there is no window or anything to complete the installation. I'm running it on Windows 7 64 Ultimate with 4GB ram and 1TB hard disk space; I see little reason for this application to behave as it is.
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"I'm cheap but I cut lose for the Vuze Plus. Excellent."
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
simplicity of doing things
Cons
Looks like Microsoft just shut down the nice Vuze toolbar with its most recent updates.
Summary
Best downloading site for all your torrent of whatever type. Hook up with Torrent Day, and you are on your way.
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"Slow download to my system"
Version: Vuze 4.4.0.4
Pros
Good layout of screen display
Cons
Downloading a 800MB video file takes days.
Summary
I'll trying using other s/w first before I come to this one.
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