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Bits on Wheels

Bits on Wheels - 1.0.6

BitTorrent client

All Time: (4.1)
This Version: (4.0)
Current Version: 1.0.6
Release Date: 2005-11-19
License: Freeware
Downloads (this version): 56,383
Downloads (all versions): 83,269

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Product Description:

Bits on Wheels is the first bittorrent client 100% written for the Mac. It is also the first client to show a realtime 3D view of your downloads.

Don't forget to setup/check your Preferences when using version 1.0.x for the first time.

Please visit the Bits on Wheels' page for all your technical questions, suggestions, bug reports...

You will also find screenshots, news, etc.
And don't forget to check the often-updated 'News' page too !

What's new in this version:

New:

  • You can now click and rotate/move/zoom the 3D Swarm view ! Use the command/option/control keys while dragging to move/zoom/rotate the view.
  • new 3D Swarm representation : Vertical Race ! Peers start at the bottom and raise up as they complete a torrent.
  • new 3D tools palette lets you rotate and zoom the 3D view. 3D Options have been moved there.
  • IP addresses can now be selected and copied to the clipboard, inside the Peers view.

Fixes :

  • endgame was so-so in 105 and seems to be real nice now.
  • when rechecking hash, the available pieces weren't re-sorted resulting in 0 piece being downloaded.
  • crash when updating the validated graph.
  • removed a couple deadlocks.
  • crash in race condition.
  • visual artefacts while checking hash in 3D swarm view.
  • tidying up multi-threading.
  • Memory leak when stopping torrents. Another leak with outgoing connexions.
  • Better Peer handshaking when peer has 0 piece available.
  • Most Panther crashes.
  • Many fixes here and there.

Mods :

  • modified the pieces ring in the 3d view to be more accurate.
  • changed the amount of requested pieces to avoid stalling.

Known Problems :

  • Panther only : BoW seems to be incompatible with some APE modules.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 PPC
  • Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Mac OS X 10.3

Additional Requirements:

  • Mac OS X 10.3 or higher

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Feedback Summary:

This Version:
Overall Rating: (4.0) Features: (4.4) Support: (3.2)
Ease of Use: (4.5) Quality / Stability: (3.8) Price: (4.8)
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Bits on Wheels ReviewExcellent but needs an upgrade - Version: 1.0.6, 6/2/2008 07:55PM PST

inpitlane
Best Torrent Client I've used but it badly needs an update and looking at the website I fear the developers may not be supporting the product anymore.
I'm using on Tiger but a friend has had bad experiences with leopard.
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Bits on Wheels ReviewToo many crashes right off the bat - Version: 1.0.6, 4/18/2008 02:18PM PST

hiproductions1
This thing crashed on my Quad core Using OS 10.4.11 multiple times. I was only downloading one torrent but the instability of this software has made me want to use something else. Also, there doesn't seem to be a way to turn off "uploading". It appears to be stuck on open permanently.

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Bits on Wheels CommentaryThe best for Mac without question, but PLEASE UPGRADE FOR LEOPARD! - Version: 1.0.6, 2/19/2008 12:00AM PST

button7
This is by far the best torrent download app for Mac OS. I tried many things before including Azureus and Utorrent when I first got my Mac, but nothing compares. I love the simple interface and the 3D swarm (shown above) is very cool. It's easy to use and doesnt have any of the extra shit that clogs up your system and downloads! Whereas nobody else in my house can use the internet while running azureus or utorrent aas they take up all the bandwidth, bitonwheels is happy enough to run on the backround and everyone can still get good speeds on the internet. But it's quite dippy with Leopard... still better than Azureus and all that once you mess around with the settings but PLEASE UPGRADE!! I need bitsonwheels!
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