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BitPump is a Bittorrent client that provides download management as simple as normal downloads, via .torrent files. Rather than from a single server, files are transferred in bits, originating from a server (seed) and shared via a p2p network of other .torrent clients (peers) allowing for high-speed downloads. Breaking files into pieces balances the load between the many "leeches", and greatly reduces bandwidth usage. Several interface choices provide variable information about downloads: Minimal displays no details, simply downloads the file; Normal displays some, such as download speeds; and Manager
Requirements
PPC, Mac OS X 10.0 or later.
PPC, Mac OS X 10.0 or later.
BitPump User Discussion (Write a Review)
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| Downloads:7,717 |
| Version Downloads:5,818 |
| Type:Internet : Internet Utilities |
| License:Free |
| Date:22 Nov 2005 |
| Platform:PPC |
| Price:Free |
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BitPump is a Bittorrent client that provides download management as simple as normal downloads, via .torrent files. Rather than from a single server, files are transferred in bits, originating from a server (seed) and shared via a p2p network of other .torrent clients (peers) allowing for high-speed downloads. Breaking files into pieces balances the load between the many "leeches", and greatly reduces bandwidth usage. Several interface choices provide variable information about downloads: Minimal displays no details, simply downloads the file; Normal displays some, such as download speeds; and Manager is an advanced mode that can display all technical details, including a list of IP connections, metafile information, and precise data on files, file pieces, and progress percentage. Bitpump can be integrated into Windows explorer as a .torrent file type to automatically handle .torrent download files, providing a simple and efficient process for users.
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Anonymous reviewed on 25 Nov 2005
+3
At first run it brings up a Preferences window. No matter how I dismiss the Prefs window, the app quits. Other little glitches as well -- like the Choose Output Path button doesn't work. The app wrote a file called bp-debug.log to my home directory, which mentioned this error "Unable to init sensapi.dll". DLL? Since DLLs only exist on Windows, it sounds like this developer isn't very Mac-clueful.
The news page on their web site says it's a beta verison. The "About" box specifically says it's version "0.854 - Beta" It would be nice if the version number here actually reflected that. (It currently says "1.00"). I was expecting a finished app, not a work in progress. Heck, this isn't even alpha-quality.
One last little nitpick: it comes as a installer package, even though it's just a normal Mac app. I find that inconvenient. It would be better to put the app itself on the disk image and let people drag install.
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Commenter was correct that the Choose Output path option doesn't work. However, when you actually open a torrent you will be prompted on where to save the file.
Lastly, DLLs can exist on other platforms than Windows (ie: Linux with wine). Don't be so obtuse.
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As for your DLL comment, your logic seems either specious or confused. That's like saying "Apple II programs can run on Mac OS X". Yes, they can -- with the proper emulation software. Yes, you can run DLLs on Linux.. if you have Wine. But those DLLs are still built for the Win32 API, which is not a native Linux API.
Of course, Linux and other operating systems do have implementations of the same general concept of shared libraries. But they don't refer to them as "DLLs". That's a Windows-specific term. See also: the definition at techencylopedia.com. I've never heard a Mac or *nix developer call them "DLLs". That's why I said the developer didn't seem to be Mac-savvy.
Anonymous reviewed on 23 Nov 2005
Bit of confusion maybe, not the dev's fault though! :)
Anonymous reviewed on 22 Nov 2005
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Anonymous reviewed on 22 Nov 2005
What does Windows Explorer have to do with Mac?