Overview:
Azureus was first released in June 2003 at SourceForge.net. The blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates azureus) was chosen as the logo and named by co-creator Tyler Pitchford. This choice was due to Latin names of poison dart frogs being used as codenames for his development projects.
In 2006 "Vuze" was released as an attempt to transform the client into a "social" client by a group of the original developers forming Azureus Inc., shortly to be renamed Vuze, Inc. A Vuze-free version of Azureus was released along with Vuze during the beta period. The releases used version numbers 3.0, while the Vuze-free versions continued with the 2.5 release numbers. The first reaction to the change was met with confusion, because of this.[9] In addition, some of the developers voiced opposition to the idea of completely transforming the client.[citation needed] Starting with an unknown version, Vuze was coupled with Azureus. Soon after, "NoVuze" modified versions were released on The Pirate Bay, and as of September 15[year needed], are available for versions up to 3.1.1.0. On June 16, 2008, the developers of Azureus / Vuze decided to stop releasing versions named Azureus, and complete the name change with the release of version 3.1. The client engine however, remains unchanged as Azureus.
Up to version 2.5.0.4, Azureus was distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL); beginning with the version 3 distribution, the license presented upon installation changed. While it still states that the "Azureus Application" is available under the GPL, completing installation requires the user to agree to the terms of the "Vuze Platform," which include restrictions on use, reverse-engineering,and sublicensing.As with many similar licenses, the Azureus licence includes a prohibition on use of the software by people "under the age of 18."Allegedly, the TOS only applies to the website, vuze.com, and not the software,however the actual TOS include the application as part of the platforms.
In May 2009, Vuze collaborated with company named Ceedo and created a portable version Vuze called Vuze To Go; however, this portable version is not free.
Vuze is categorized as Adware by Softpedia,due to its inclusion of a Vuze Toolbar for web browsers.
CNET says Vuze is "bloated but happy," but still rates the application with a perfect Editor's Rating score of 5 out of 5 stars.
In February 2010, two of the largest music trackers decided to ban the use of Vuze by their members.
Vuze includes built-in support for Tor (The Onion Router), an anonymity network. The onion routers are run by volunteers using their own bandwidth at their own cost. Due to the high bandwidth usage caused by the BitTorrent protocol, it is considered impolite and inappropriate by Tor community members to use the Tor network for BitTorrent transfers. By default, the Tor exit policy blocks the standard BitTorrent ports.
Azureus is a Java based BitTorrent client that offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents. Azureus is a BitTorrent client with multiple torrent downloads and instant access to information. Azureus also features an embedded tracker that is easily set up and ready to use.
Features:
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)...
Tip 1 : NEVER UPDATE YOUR AZUREUS OR YOU'LL END UP WITH THE WORTHLESS VUZE
Tip 2: WINDOWS 7 AND VISTA USERS ALWAYS UPDATE YOUR JRE (Java from Oracle)
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