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=BitTorrent Clients= | |||
The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php. Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page. | |||
If you have good reason to add a Bittorrent client not listed below, kindly post in [http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case. | |||
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta will not be considered (unless you have a '''really good reason''', in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask). | |||
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read [http://forums.bakabt.com/index.php?topic=19469.0 this thread]. Your question has already been answered there. | |||
;[http://www.vuze.com/app?service=home | ==<span style="color:green">Whitelist</span>== | ||
====Vuze (Azureus)==== | |||
;[http://www.vuze.com/app?service=home Homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac) | |||
* One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from it's old name Azureus. | * One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from it's old name Azureus. | ||
* What Vuze is unique for is it's community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends. | * What Vuze is unique for is it's community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends. | ||
* While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best. | * While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best. | ||
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ | |||
====BitTornado==== | |||
;[http://www.bittornado.com/ Homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac) | |||
* Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include [[super seeding]]. This client automatically bans connections with [http://www.bitcomet.com/ BitComet] clients. | |||
====Deluge==== | |||
;[http://deluge-torrent.org/ Homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 1.0.x, 1.1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X) | |||
* Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client. | |||
====Enhanced-CTorrent==== | |||
;[http://www.rahul.net/dholmes/ctorrent/ Hoempage] | |||
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux) | |||
====Halite==== | |||
;[http://www.binarynotions.com/halite-bittorrent-client Homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows) | |||
====KTorrent==== | |||
;[http://ktorrent.org/ homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X) | |||
====libtorrent & rtorrent==== | |||
;[http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/ Homepage] | |||
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?) | |||
* A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based. | * A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based. | ||
* Uses very minimal resources. | * Uses very minimal resources. | ||
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* Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available. | * Has [http://libtorrent.rakshasa.no/wiki/UtilsList many] web front-ends available. | ||
=== | ====BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)==== | ||
;[http:// | ;[http://download.bittorrent.com/dl/ Homepage] | ||
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.3.x, 5.5.2, 6.1.x, 6.2.x (Windows, Linux, Mac) | |||
* The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build. | * The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed ''Mainline'' by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the [http://www.utorrent.com uTorrent] build. | ||
;[http://www. | ====Transmission==== | ||
* | ;[http://www.transmissionbt.com/ Homepage] | ||
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS) | |||
* A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size. | |||
;[http:// | ====uTorrent==== | ||
* | ;[http://www.utorrent.com/ µTorrent / Homepage] | ||
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, 1.8.x, 1.9.x beta, mac0.9.x beta (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX) | |||
*One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows and WINE emulation only. | |||
==<span style="color:red">Blacklist</span>== | |||
====BitComet==== | |||
* This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged. | |||
====BitLord==== | |||
* | * This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. | ||
====FlashGet==== | |||
=== | ====LimeWire==== | ||
====Shareaza==== | |||
* There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client. | * There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. '''Shareza V4''' is the false one, and it comes bundled with '''adware'''. '''Shareza V2''' is the true client. | ||
=== | ====Xunlei (Thunder)==== | ||
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats. | |||
* Client that doesn't follow the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_(protocol) Bittorrent protocol] properly, reports fake transfer stats | |||
==External Websites== | ==External Websites== | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent_client BitTorrent clients on Wikipedia] | ||
Revision as of 13:48, 30 July 2009
A BitTorrent Client is computer software that utilizes the BitTorrent P2P protocol to download and upload data. The original BitTorrent client was released in 2002 by Bram Cohen. Since then, many different clients have developed, all of which are at least partially based on the original BitTorrent client.
BitTorrent Clients
The full list (most up-to-date version) is viewable at http://www.bakabt.com/whitelist.php. Check there if in doubt; this page will be updated at infrequent intervals to match the main page.
If you have good reason to add a Bittorrent client not listed below, kindly post in this thread. Excessive whining and complaining is not going to help your case.
Please include the torrent client name and version number. Versions that are too old or in early beta will not be considered (unless you have a really good reason, in which case you are expected to defend your choice without us having to ask).
Before you ask why a torrent client is blacklisted, read this thread. Your question has already been answered there.
Whitelist
Vuze (Azureus)
Allowed versions: 2.5.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 4.0.x, 4.1.x, 4.2.x, 4.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client has recently changed name to Vuze from it's old name Azureus.
- What Vuze is unique for is it's community part, which allows you to share torrents easily with your friends.
- While this client is very rich in features, it is written in Java, which makes it slow by nature, and is quite a memory hog. Despite these enormous flaws, it is still one of the best.
BitTornado
Allowed versions: 0.3.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- Client developed by John Hoffman. This client was the first to include super seeding. This client automatically bans connections with BitComet clients.
Deluge
Allowed versions: 1.0.x, 1.1.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
- Deluge is a lightweight, Free Software, cross-platform BitTorrent client.
Enhanced-CTorrent
Allowed versions: dnh3.2, dnh3.3.x (Windows, Linux)
Halite
Allowed versions: 0.3.0, 0.3.1 (Windows)
KTorrent
Allowed versions: 2.1.x, 2.2.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, 3.2.x (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X)
libtorrent & rtorrent
Allowed versions: 0.x, 0.10.4, 0.11.x, 0.12.x (Linux, cygwin?)
- A mature BitTorrent client built around the libTorrent C++ library. Ncurses-based.
- Uses very minimal resources.
- Often used in a detached GNU Screen session.
- Has many web front-ends available.
BitTorrent (Mainline, Official)
allowed versions: 4.x, 5.3.x, 5.5.2, 6.1.x, 6.2.x (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- The official BitTorrent client, nicknamed Mainline by developers. The last version before BitTorrent Inc. switched to the uTorrent build.
Transmission
Allowed versions: 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.x (Linux, Mac OS X, BeOS)
- A client that runs on Unix based systems, Mac OS X, and BeOS. Default client for Ubuntu Linux, Zenwalk Linux and some other distributions. This client is known for having a small distribution size.
uTorrent
Allowed versions: 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.6, 1.7.7, 1.8.x, 1.9.x beta, mac0.9.x beta (Windows, Linux+WINE, Mac OSX)
- One of the most preferred clients on BakaBT. This client is known for having a small distribution size, despite being feature rich, and using little system resources. Available for Windows and WINE emulation only.
Blacklist
BitComet
- This client is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform. It follows traffic behaviour that benefits the user at the expense of the swarm, which is discouraged.
BitLord
- This client is based on the source code of the BitComet 0.56 core and includes adware and malware. It is not suggested for use in the BakaBT community. It is currently only available for the Windows platform.
FlashGet
LimeWire
- There exists two Shareza, one false and the true client. Shareza V4 is the false one, and it comes bundled with adware. Shareza V2 is the true client.
Xunlei (Thunder)
- Client that doesn't follow the Bittorrent protocol properly, reports fake transfer stats.