Reviews of Vuze for Windows

1. 
   LRN

   Reviewing 4.3.0.2 (Nov 21, 2009)

   2009.11.20 | Vuze 4.3.0.4
   
   BUGFIX: UI | Prevent main window from popping up when adding a torrent and "Add Torrent Silently" set [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | Ensure that the correct progress reports are passed to listeners [Parg]
   BUGFIX: UI | Fixed bug whereby the destruction of the torrent-open window was cancelling torrent download dialogs [Parg]
   BUGFIX: UI | (OSX) Fixed bug where scrollers on some mice would cause table to blank [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UIvz | Handle magnet links within internal browser [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: Plug | Improved the fallback lookup service by passing the all params [Parg]
   BUGFIX: Plug | Verify that downloaded torrents are valid before passing to caller [Parg]
   
   
   
   2009.11.19 | Vuze 4.3.0.2
   
   FEATURE: Core | Support per-url config for http seeds and max_speed setting [Parg]
   FEATURE: Plug | Start of a fallback magnet lookup service [Parg]
   FEATURE: UI | Clicking on dock icon always opens main window [TuxPaper]
   
   CHANGE: Core | Parse hex-encoded magnet URIs too [The 8472]
   CHANGE: Core | Immediate-close option for tracker socket connections [Parg]
   CHANGE: Core | Return IP address instead of DNS names for external seeds [Parg]
   CHANGE: Core | Support more non-conformant RSS feed dates [Parg]
   CHANGE: Core | Auto-speed bias towards min ping times rather than pure average [Parg]
   
   BUGFIX: Core | Reverted socket handling to initial 1.6 fix status to fix with network binding/stall problems [Parg]
   BUGFIX: Core | Added option to disable all IPv6 support and defaulted to 'disable' on OSX as some users experiencing crash when enabled [Parg]
   BUGFIX: Plug | Don't cause all dht torrents to perform an 'announce' when 'pause-all' selected [Parg]
   BUGFIX: Plug | Webplugin config section override was using the wrong variable prefix [Parg]
   BUGFIX: UI | Fixed name column sort [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | (OSX) Fixed opening .vuze files when client isn't running [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | Fixed table view not loading (showing gray area) sometimes [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | (Windows) "Open Containing Folder" in default "folder association" app [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | (*nix) Fixed name column blanking [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | (OSX) Fixed Password option hanging UI [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | Fixed sidebar font sizes (mostly for *nix) [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | (OSX) Opening .torrent file when "Add Silently" is enable should no longer activate the main window [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | Fix losing cursor indication on Sashes (and other widgets) [TuxPaper]
   BUGFIX: UI | Sidebar now accepts dropping torrents [TuxPaper]
   
   I'm especially pleased with "CHANGE: Core | Parse hex-encoded magnet URIs too [The 8472]" - that's a fast reaction on ThePirateBay HEX-encoded magnet URI situation.
   
   P.S. Reviewing 4.3.0.4, obviously.
   P.P.S. Check the discussion tab above - it might open your eyes.
2. 
   dstream

   Reviewing 4.3.0.0 (Nov 16, 2009)

   This has just got bigger and bigger and bigger per update. So much bollox is now installed as standard or hidden and installed.
   
   Lets face it most of just want to click download and have it on our pc and it sent back to the other people on the network.
   
   This is trying to cater for stuff your not ever going to use. I got past seeing what the point of vuze has now become. The developers seem to of taken bit torrent the stndard protocol and added super bollox to it. It aint needed.
   
   Confusing not for newbies and unfocused on what it wants to do... slower than other bit torrent clients on download also
3. 
   bigsexy022870

   Reviewing 4.3.0.0 (Nov 14, 2009)

   I tried it, it seems like alot of all talk no action. Plus it doesnt seem to want you to get the full movies, just trailers. It's a bloated mess.
4. 
   punissuer

   Reviewing 4.3.0.0 (Nov 14, 2009)

   I've used Azureus/Vuze for several years, and on the whole I like it, but the updates have been getting progressively slimier. The latest, 4.3.0.0, just tried to sneak the installation of a toolbar and an Outlook Express plugin past me, and would have set my default search to Ask.com as well if I hadn't noticed the tiny "Customize" checkbox in the lower left. The OE plugin even tries to trick you by presenting the decision to install it as an Accept/Decline of the plugin's *license*. If you don't notice the license is for the plugin, not for Vuze, then say hello to your new buddy in OE. Just. Too. Lame. Vuze, be useful, not annoying.
5. 
   Hall9000

   Reviewing 4.3.0.0 (Nov 13, 2009)

   I've noticed the super sloooow download speeds also, even with huge number of seeds. Any idea what is the problem? Still Vuze is a lot easier to use than other torrent programs.
   
   Edit I just installed the new version on Vuze and if Punissuer hadn't made the comments about that damn small "licence" notice and how badly it is worded I just might have missed it. Untill Vuze correct that with full size lettering and CLEAR notification I will simply rate Vuze 1, no matter how good it is.

Discuss Vuze for Windows

1. Nov 23, 2009 - 12:53 PM
   kbsoftware

   If you don't like all the installed crapware build your own version. Are you kidding. Maybe it's time you step out of the basement, notice the sun and become human again.
   
   Better solution, if Vuze doesn't do it for you, whether it's all the crapware, or it's super bloatware or whatever your reason find a better alternative.
   Choice is also a beautiful freedom.
   I recommend uTorrent, it's simple, has all the features you could want, small size, no bloatware and it just gets the job done.
2. Nov 21, 2009 - 4:41 AM
   LRN

   You don't like that Vuze installer tries to install a lot of crap along with the torrent client itself? That is easily fixable! Download the *SOURCE CODE* of Vuze, *BUILD IT* and install it into your system yourself, because it is *OPEN SOURCE*. Or even better - create an installer without crapware and *SHARE* it with other people, because it's *FREE SOFTWARE*.
   
   What? You don't know how to build software from the source? Then *WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU COMPLAINING ABOUT*? If you can't utilize the freedoms given to you - that's your problem, stick with the crapware-filled installer (most people do).
3. Jan 26, 2009 - 3:34 PM
   LRN

   Want to get back the good old Azureus (pre-Vuze) user interface? Simple! Tools->Options->Interface->Start, Display Vuze UI Chooser [Show], Classic Interface.