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| Vuze 4.5 Brings Faster Downloads and Android Support Posted: 05 Aug 2010 02:06 PM PDT The Vuze team has released version 4.5 of the popular BitTorrent client. With this latest release users can easily optimize their settings based on an elaborate speed test, which should increase download speeds in many cases. In addition, users can now transcode, transfer, and playback downloaded files on many of the most popular Android phones.
Over the last year Vuze's BitTorrent client has evolved into an all-in-one download solution. With built in search, DVD-burning capabilities and device integration the Vuze team has set itself aside from other popular BitTorrent clients. Vuze's device integration with iTunes, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PSP and TiVo has been one of the most appreciated functions among users. Nearly 5 million users have been dragging and dropping videos to their devices, totaling well over 100 million videos. With the release of Vuze 4.5 that was announced today, users of Android devices now also have the option to automatically transcode, transfer, and playback downloaded files. Several models including the HTC Evo, HTC Hero, HTC Incredible, HTC Magic, Motorola Droid, Motorola Droid X and Samsung Vibrant are already fully supported, and more will be added upon request. Aside from Android integration, the Vuze team has been focusing on how to improve download speeds for its users. To tackle some of the most common speed constraints the latest Vuze release now includes a thorough speed test and optimizer to ensure that users get the most out of the client. “We implemented the speed test to maintain power users’ ability to control their own settings – all manual controls still exist – while addressing the fact that a large number of users request additional help in optimizing their settings. Based on initial testing, many people should see significant increases in download speeds after running the speed test,” Vuze's Director of Marketing Chris Thun told TorrentFreak. Vuze’s speed testThe basic speed test uses MLab‘s Network Diagnostic Test to quickly test users upload/download capacity the first time they launch the latest version of Vuze. The client then uses the results of the speed test to adjust the following Vuze settings:
Via the Vuze Help Menu, users can run additional speed tests later. If the first test detects a reasonably high upload rate it will automatically add a follow-on MLab tool. This tool checks for ISP traffic shaping by prolonging the test for a couple of extra minutes, so it is able to detect the speed trend beyond the short-term burst at the beginning of a connection. If traffic shaping occurs, Vuze will adjust the settings to ensure that they are properly updated for the best download speeds. This usually means that if the long-term uploads speed is significantly lower than the initial test, the setting will be optimized accordingly. Vuze 4.5 is available for download at the Vuze website. The full changelog with new features, changes and the latest bugfixes is available on SourceForge. Article from: TorrentFreak. |
| Internet Ban Proposed for Serial Copyright Infringers Posted: 05 Aug 2010 07:46 AM PDT The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill, which allows for large fines and six month Internet suspensions, has already passed its first reading in the New Zealand Parliament. However, according to copyright advocates, it doesn't go far enough. Instead of simply disconnecting repeat infringers, they are calling for a heavier punishment that would take people's right to Internet access away. In 2008, the New Zealand Government proposed new legislation to deal with illicit file-sharing. The law was the subject of widespread public protests which eventually caused the Government to scrap their plans and go back to the the drawing board in order to remove the "guilty upon accusation" elements. Earlier this year the Government proposed a modified Bill to tackle copyright infringements on the Internet. The major feature of the Bill is a so-called "3 Strikes" regime which would enable copyright owners to claim damages and make requests to the District Court for infringers to be disconnected from the Internet for up to six months. The Bill unanimously passed the first reading in Parliament in April and was referred to the Commerce Select Committee, who heard submissions on the Bill in Parliament today. During the hearing parties both for and against got the chance to have their say and propose changes to the drafted legislation. One of the most radical proposals at the hearing came from the New Zealand Law Society. The current draft is insufficient to deter serial infringers from downloading music and movies without consent from copyright holders, they argued. Instead of simply suspending the account of infringers, they suggested taking offenders’ right to Internet access away entirely. “The Bill should include a power to allow the court to order that a person cannot open an account with another ISP during the period of the suspension,” said Clive Elliott, the convenor of the society’s intellectual property law committee. “This would remove uncertainty about how infringement notices are issued, clarifying whether copyright owners or ISP’s are responsible for dealing with issues where infringement notices are challenged, and removing restrictions on the Copyright Tribunal’s ability to award costs.” Aside from proponents of more stringent measures, there were also several parties that suggested scrapping the ‘three-strikes’ measures entirely. “Disconnection needs to be removed from this Bill. It needs to go on pragmatic and on principled grounds,” said InternetNZ Policy Director Jordan Carter told the Committee. “A disconnection penalty is a response way out of line with the harm caused by infringing file sharing. People are using the Internet for a huge range of important economic and social tasks. Cutting off their accounts is akin to banning someone from using the postal system because they were caught posting copied music CDs,” he added. Seach giant Google also joined the discussion, and raised a valid point that is a core problem of these types of legislation. Since the Bill targets account holders who are linked to the infringing IP-addresses and not the actual infringers, libraries, Internet cafes and public hotspots might be terminated as collateral damage. The Commerce Select Committee will now review the submissions from the various parties and report back to the Government later this year. Article from: TorrentFreak. |
With more than 100 million downloads of the application since 2007, Vuze is one of the most recognized BitTorrent brands. The client is used by millions of people each day and has a steadily growing user-base.
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