Path Analyzer Pro for Mac2.7.177

MU - offering a discount on an application that has not been upgraded since 20-Dec-2007 makes little sense. Comments / reviews show it has not worked reliably on Snow Leopard and does not work on Lion. Who would want to buy it even discounted.

I tried to try this program - it crashed. I tried again - it crashed. I tried a 3rd time - it crashed. I deleted the program - end of story. - Denny Crane

Just tried the Demo ... got to say its an excellent piece of software. Love the map feature.

A very nice application for the hobbiest or the serious user. Nice features and offers answers to questions about where your information flows.

Nice to have all these features in one package...

This is the app to show those Windoz IT guys that think their crappy web reporter screens show it all!

This looks interesting, I am wondering how it compares to Webalizer Version 2.01

looks like an interesting app; might be very worthwhile and again at a great price.

Seems nice, but don't really know what i'd use it for

Actually, I've got a major network issue right now; the forum I work for is being hacked!

Oh, this is definitely a buy. Easy to use, nice charts, good reporting.

I was looking for an app to do this 6 months ago... I wish I had known about it then. This one is a buy.

With luck this will help resolve my forwarding issues.

This is an easy to use program with more features than the tools built into OSX and its command line. If you want a quick and easy way to verify an email or a website as to its validity this is one of the better tools to use as it requires no learning curve. The map is good looking but with the limited zoom capability is really just eye candy and of very limited use. For the current limited time price of $14.95 it is a bargain compared to other programs that do the same thing and at its regular price competes well with other programs. Easy to use for a novice and powerful enough for a pro.

Sure, pretty map but can do all on command line!

Looking forward to trying it. I frequently suspect network trouble and maybe this will help locate it for me.

I easily analyzed a number of routes and targets using Path Analyzer Pro. A large amount of information was presented in easily-used form. There are other ways to compile this data, but Path Analyzer Pro is by far the easiest, fastest method I've used. It will make by life easier. This program is so good, I hope it's incorporated into the Mac OS. It shows how small software developers can be the most innovative.

Thanks for all you do MacUpdate!!!

I just tested Path Analyzer Pro against several targets. This is the kind of facility that should be built in to OS X, but isn't. In fact it would be embarrassing to compare it to Network Utility (the "utility" that is more confusing than using a terminal command line.) PAPro partitions a slew of details into understandable chunks. My only wish is that the map would auto-zoom onto the displayed route.

This looks like a cost-effective alternative to VisualRoute, which wanted to charge me for just about every small update they released. Looking forward to trying this.

Dang, I want this thing!

I looked at this product some time ago and felt it could be extreemly useful. Yes, you can do quite a number of the things this app can do via other means but not as easily. The graphical interface and simple GUI make interogation and understanding of the data easy.

I'm going to check out some reviews to look at the ins and outs of this software and will definitely consider a purchase - especially given that today's discount is so generous.

Not sure that a good database of every IP address's true location exist for the sequence of hops in a traceroute, but it might have good estimates. I have seen such programs map local USA routes to include outlying single IPs as far away as Australia which didn't seem reasonable, but as long as you can correct the IP-location database it might be helpful.

Usefulness considerations aside, it looks like fun!

There is nothing evil about a technical tool. Plus this tool is not only usefull for network workers like myself, but could eventually help diagnose failure points for home users regarding connection to specific gaming servers (MMORPGs anyone?) or deciding whether to call your ISP for help or check your home network first.

This looks like a really useful tool for a network adminstrator. Not sure how useful it is for your average user though.

The Vostrom web site says Path Analyzer Pro's normal price is $29.95, not $39.95. Is this MacUpdate Promo really the "Premier" version, which is list as$39.95 at the Vostrom web site? If so, I'll probably buy it as it appears to be a pretty nice product and I've had good luck with MacUpdate Promos in the past.

I just finished a trial of this recently and was reluctant to pay the full price for something I only use occasionally. What luck! It's a real bargain. And I'm not a tech specialist -- it helps me track whether it's my ISP, my webhost or my own computer when my website seems bogged down. Very handy.

Looks impressive, but it's yet another MU offering that's geared toward tech specialists.

I tried it and liked it but not enough to buy it.

I took a few minutes to put it through its paces - looks like a very slick tool. The "Geo" view is especially impressive. I'm going to check out some reviews to look at the ins and outs of this software and will definitely consider a purchase - especially given that today's discount is so generous.

visual route tracers are always fun.

Looks cool, but I'm not sure it's worth the $$.

OK, this looks awesome. I've been looking for a network administration tool/helper for my Mac for a long time now.

I am going to give this a try, who knows they might get my $14.95 :)

Other than the pretty graphs, I don't see much I can't do already. I might test this, but doesn't look promising.

I just gave this a spin. It does everything it should and has a good looking interface. It would be good for somebody involved with network infrastructure.

I need to try this out. This might be what I've been looking for.

interesting does it work?

just eye candy if you ask me

Not for me too

Not for me.

looks useful,ill give a try

sounds like a useful tool

Looks interesting!

nice!

This looks great

Path Analyzer Pro has the capabilities to be an excellent tool for everyone, from network administrator to even the most advanced security engineer. It gives very fast access to a tremendous amount of information on the IP's that are being traced. The ability to export reports and charts is very good, much needed feature.

This applications provides a smart graphical interface to some fairly boring textual information - but that's about it. The novice user will find it interesting but expensive for what it is, and the expert user will likely use terminal commands to secure exactly the same information which they, as an expert, are able to quickly comprehend. Sorry, but it's not one for the masses.

this can come in handy sometimes...

Looks like something out of James Bond (GoldenEye). "I spiked him! I yam invincible!"

Very interesting...

I like this app. Gimme.

lol yea that would be funny :D

Maybe I can traceroute where my pizza is really being delivered from...

Will this show us where Big Brother (NSA) is watching us?

Looks awesome. Not sure how much i'd use it though.

might be a nice app

Ohh, how I love IP geolocators! I'm part of the staff of a forum that gets hacked a lot, this would really help me out if I had it.

This is a great application for quickly seeing what is going on and where it's coming from / going to. A network admin's dream tool, sure beats looking at tables of numbers :)

The reports are nicely presented, better than a standard traceroute. It seems to do a better job of handling or at least reporting deadends (when firewalls etc prevent such inquiries). I like the graphing feature and especially the geocoding display. Even so, the interface could use some polish. I can't help but think there must be better software out there for this job. However, it would certainly cost much more. I'm thinking...

looks like a decent network mapper.

This is unbelievably thought-provoking.

@Rune.miner: Google Maps is for finding real places that one can drive/fly to. This program is for doing network diagnostics. It uses a map overlay so you can see where network traffic is going, but the map is not meant for navigation in a plane/car like Google Maps is.

Look like a cool application for network analysis. I think it is great if it provides API for 3rd party integration.

Great price.

Great price. I'll give the demo a try first though.

I might just buy this. I don't have need for it now, but you never know when I might be in a corporate setting or even small business.

Looks very useful.

I thought Google Maps did this. Am I wrong?

Path Analyzer Pro is awesome. Besides being just a cool program to use, it actually helps solves problems. When we experienced a network issue and were arguing with our ISP / network provider about where the problem was, Path Analyzer Pro helped us determine where in the line things were messing up. Then, by exporting the report and charts as images and droppping them into an e-mail to our providers (all it takes is one click in the app), it made it easy for even a non-network-person to see where the problems were and how bad they were. This program has my vote for a must-have network utility.