Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Does any one use them?? if so which do you recommend..ive used a few FlashgetInternet download managerOrbit Downloaderhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Download_acceleratorDownload acceleration, also known as multipart download, is a term for the method employed by software such as download managers to download a single file by splitting it in segments and using several simultaneous connections to download these segments from a single server.The reason for doing so is to circumvent server side limitations of bandwidth per connection. Because in normal networking situations all individual connections are treated equally, rather than actual file transfers, multiple connections yields an advantage on saturated links over simple connections, both in terms of total bandwidth allocation and resilience. Many servers, however, implement a maximum number of simultaneous connections per client in order to mitigate this.This is not to be confused with segmented downloading, which allows a client to download segments of a file simultaneously from multiple servers.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Download_managerA download manager is a computer program dedicated to the task of downloading (and sometimes uploading) possibly unrelated stand-alone files from (and sometimes to) the Internet for storage. This is unlike a World Wide Web browser, which is mainly intended to browse web pages, composed of a multitude of smaller files, where error-free moving of files for permanent storage is of secondary importance. (A failed or incomplete web page file rarely ruins the page.) The typical download manager at a minimum provides means to recover from errors without losing the work already completed, and can optionally split the file to be downloaded (or uploaded) into 2 or more segments, which are then moved in parallel, potentially making the process faster within the limits of the available bandwidth. (A few servers are known to block moving files in parallel segments, on the principle that server capacity should be shared equally by all users.) Multi-source is the name given to files that are downloaded in parallel.FeaturesDownload managers commonly include one or more of the following features:Pausing the downloading of large files.Resuming broken or paused downloads (especially for very large files).Downloading files on poor connections.Downloading several files from a site automatically according to simple rules (file types, updated files, etc. - see also Offline Browser).Automatic recursive downloads (mirroring).Scheduled downloads (including, automatic hang-up and shutdown).Searching for mirror sites, and the handling of different connections to download the same file more quickly (segmented downloading).Variable bandwidth usage.Automatic subfolder generation.Download managers are useful for very active Internet users. For dial-up users, they can automatically dial the Internet Service Provider at night, when rates or tariffs are usually much lower, download the specified files, and hang-up. They can record which links the user clicks on during the day, and queue these files for later download. For broadband users, download managers can help download very large files by resuming broken downloads, by limiting the bandwidth used, so that other internet activities are not affected (slowed) and the server is not overloaded, or by automatically navigating a site and downloading pre-specified content (photo galleries, MP3 collections, etc.) this can also include automatically downloading whole sites and regularly updating them (see Mirroring).Many download managers support Metalink, an XML file listing mirrors, checksums, and other information useful for downloading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDennis Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 the best one to use is FlashgetI have portable version here and I have not had one problem with it since I have had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 whats flashget portable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 vuze and turbo boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 What speeds do people get without the download accel/manager and what speeds do you get with them... do a test with the same file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 ahh found a good comparison http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison ... d_managers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 running just vuze i get about 300kb/s average, with the booster running i get about 450kb/s average Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 could depend on your net too.. forgot to take that into account.. i usually get about 500kB/s and when accelerated about 1mB/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://www.ausdjforums.com/modules.php? ... 9549#29549 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDennis Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 BuckI have flashget software that doesnt need to be installedits tottaly portable - I created it ages agoand can be used on a flash drive, cd, floppy etcdoes matter as long as its run on windows softwareworks for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck_Choi Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Yeah I done a google search I think I read that you can have it on. A hard drive.. Start it on one pc plug it into another and continue downloading ... Might try it sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skank Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 id say vuze too but it keeps crashing on me ive uninstalled and reinstalled it so many times but ust keeps crashing any one know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDennis Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 skank you should try out Flashget its far better than what you use... (oh and its FREE)need details just pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupe Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 vuze uses java, might be your problem, update javajdownloader is good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjDennis Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 yeah and java has been a problem for a few websites of late too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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