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BitTorrent 7.3.1

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BitTorrent is a protocol for distributing files. It identifies content by URL and is designed to integrate seamlessly with the web. Its advantage over plain HTTP is that when multiple downloads of the same file happen concurrently, the downloaders upload to each other, making it possible for the file source to support very large numbers of downloaders with only a modest increase in its load.

What's New

Version 7.3.1: Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later

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BitTorrent User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 7.x:

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+26

Mruben reviewed on 18 Oct 2011

One word: Transmission.

[Version 7.2.2]

+90

R0n1n reviewed on 02 Oct 2010

Wow, all BitTorrent Inc. did was take utorrent 1.0.0.1 and put the BitTorrent logo/icon on it and called it BitTorrent 7.0.0. They should at least add some new features, since the mac version of utorrent is nothing compared to the windows version.

The mac versions of BitTorrent/utorrent is a joke, compared to other mac BT clients like Transmission, or even Vuze...

[Version 7.0.0]

-1

+544

Negritude tipped on 25 Sep 2010

http://blog.bittorrent.com/2010/09/24/bittorrent-mainline-for-mac%C2%A07-0/

[Version 7.0.0]

Macs Pain commented on 25 Sep 2010

Very funny. This application has a date from October 22nd 2008...

[Version 7.0.0]

-2

-1

Djemp reviewed on 25 Sep 2010

[Version 7.0.0]

-1439

Libertyforall1776 commented on 24 Sep 2010

What a joke, the app links to forums that are closed, and release notes cannot be found. Still not 64-bit either. Transmission still for me.

[Version 7.0.0]

-1

KPS reviewed on 30 Jun 2007

Simply doesn't work. Assuming a download starts at all (fewer than 1 in 5 do) it just dies off and goes to zero. Have tried it on several different networks in different parts of the country and it has NEVER worked long enough to complete a single download. Even torrents that have hundreds of seeds either fail to start at all or crawl along at a useless 2K/sec for a few minutes before coming to a complete stop.

Nice idea, but a complete waste of time in implementation. Yeah, I know some people get it to work, but I've tried 3 different versions on several completely different networks and it has NEVER once lived up to its promise. Obviously it could be some sort of configuration issue, but the app gives no useful diagnostics, no real way to change settings that actually help and no way to test what is happening. I've tried it on several different computers as well and it's always the same -- all hype, no function.

[Version 4.27.2]

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+49

Springheelmac replied on 04 Mar 2008

I had the same problem, until I went into the prefs and adjusted the upload/download speeds. It helps to lower the upload speeds, at least until you get a complete file. Then when I'm done, I increase it while my computer is idle so others can get it quickly. It could also be the particular torrent. The one I tried was obscure and didn't have that many seeds, but I got it! Overall, I find BitTorrent to be my favorite; it does exactly what its supposed to do (upload and download torrents) and none of the other CPU-hoggin' crap!

LJH reviewed on 06 Jun 2007

This latest version of BitTorrent is -in my opinion- complete rubbish. It's now been given lots of pretty buttons and stuff, which is unnecessary really as you want your Bit Torrent app to just be in the background downloading.
The biggest problem for me is that it doesn't appear to work properly; ALL downloads just die out after about 5 minutes. They might start off connected to loads of seeds/peers, but that soon dies off to 0.

THE GOOD NEWS: if you go to the website you can still download the OLDER version, which has a nice simple brushed metal interface and actually downloads!

CONCLUSION: don't download this version, it doesn't work properly and it looks bad anyway. Just download the older version which still works 100% :-)

[Version 4.27.2]

1 Reply

jbreazeale replied on 20 Jul 2007

I too see pauses and downloads that have to be restarted. If the pause is at the start of a download I find forcing the download to start to be helpful.

Which version is more stable (should I decide to punt)?

K.C. commented on 01 May 2007

I'm using 4.27.2 and it works great for me. No crashes and it does what it's supposed to.

[Version 4.27.2]

axiomus commented on 24 Apr 2007

i tend not to believe the reviews or comments presented here, as most are unintelligible and full of hot air, but i must admit, the official BT client, at least 4.27.2 IS complete rubbish, as another here stated. i suppose the BT developers do not actually use the macintosh BT client they upload for others to use, otherwise this programme would be perfect. free or not free, quit wasting our time by uploading applications that do not function as advertised. and you have the audacity to ask for donations! no way. as a programmer myself, i can 'fix' issues with open sourced products, thereby tayloring the application to suit my needs, however not everyone has this luxury ... BT client 4.4.1 seems to be the most stable i have used, so i keep using it; notwithstanding, i had to do some tweaking.

[Version 4.27.2]

+121

hced had trouble on 01 Dec 2006

The previous version of this new BitTorrent app crashed. Downloaded the current version (4.27.2) and it still crashes upon launch. :(

[Version 4.27.2]

paspro had trouble on 06 Feb 2006

I finally discovered the source of my problems with the BitTorrent client: The Default Folder X application interfers with its operation. When I close it, the problems go away. Therefore the conclusion is that if you want to use the BitTorrent client you'd better switch off Default Folder X.

[Version 4.4]

+102

HAL2007 had trouble on 21 Dec 2005

4.3.3 crashes on launch: An unexpected error has occurred ("AttributeError: 'module' object has no attribute 'RawServer').

Things keep getting worse with BitTorrent. Transmission or Bits on Wheels are waaaay better and more reliable.

[Version 4.3.3]

3 Replies

+28

Swordfish replied on 21 Dec 2005

Its a BETA. go search for beta definition if you don't understand what it means

+102

HAL2007 replied on 21 Dec 2005

Even a BETA version has to fulfill at least one thing: I must be able to LAUNCH it sucessfully. Otherwise, I can't even evaluate...

+24

sp0radic commented on 22 Dec 2005

Same here. Crashes on launch. The previous version was fine.

Wolfcub had trouble on 07 Dec 2005

Having the same issue (see prior comment), The program downloads but once opened it does not offer anything (i.e. to search or upload etc.)

[Version 4.3]

pascalpp had trouble on 11 Apr 2005

App won't launch for me either. I'm running Panther *with* the BSD subsystem installed. (Why anyone would disable the BSD subsystem is beyond me.)

The 3.4.2 client continues to work just fine. I deleted prefs to see if that would get the 4.0.1 client to run, but no luck.

[Version 4.0.1]

jvhVR had trouble on 02 Apr 2005

Craches on startup !!!

With vs. 3.4.2 I had NEVER problems, it worked just fine.

[Version 4.0.1]

Brianrubinton had trouble on 23 Mar 2005

Does not work in Tiger built 8a414. The icon just bounces in the dock then dissapears.

[Version 3.4.2]

1 Reply

jvhVR commented on 02 Apr 2005

Indeed, crashes on startup on Tiger 8a425...

Vs. 3.4.2 just works fine !

Peter Valencia had trouble on 14 Oct 2003

3.3 doesn't work with the 7B85 release of Panther... >.

[Version 3.3]

Emil Hörnlund rated on 21 May 2012

[Version 7.3.1]

Fzp rated on 05 May 2012

[Version 7.3.1]

schizophrenia rated on 26 Apr 2012

[Version 7.3.1]

+39

Stephen_Fry rated on 27 Oct 2011

[Version 7.2.2]

jaimeen rated on 18 Oct 2011

[Version 7.2.2]

volltage rated on 15 Mar 2011

[Version 7.0.1]

-1

compwoman rated on 10 Dec 2010

[Version 7.0.1]

+25

Macjudge rated on 09 Dec 2010

[Version 7.0.1]

LicGoncalves rated on 08 Dec 2010

[Version 7.0.1]

Downloads:232,945

Version Downloads:1,055

Type:Internet : FTP

License:Free

Date:18 Apr 2012

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price:Free

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