download accelerator

[{I}{K}{E}]

what is the best download accelerator?

I know 'DAP' but it contains spy-ware.

[sebastian_insua]

Leechget: www.leechget.de/

...or Flashget.

[uNz[i]]

Flashget does it for me.

[zapjb]

Net Transport 1.87.258, the last freeware version. For sure.

[AndrewBarker]

Flashget

[[Spam]]

GetRight

[keyser_soze]

"I know 'DAP' but it contains spy-ware." does it? I thought that was just part of sending the adverts my adware than spy.

[Mullyman]

Net Transport

[tesco]

I like flashget and getright.

can't remember which is teh better one though, i think it's flash get. :unsure:

[ZaZu]

I use StarDownloader (http://www.stardownloader.com/) does everything you want a downloader to do and theres a free version

[Smurfette]

I can't believe you're not using P2P/IRC/USENET!

[{I}{K}{E}]

I can't believe you're not using P2P/IRC/USENET!

:huh:

[Smurfette]

:huh:
Why use a download accelerator? Surely you know how to get stuff without surfing around?

[zapjb]

Today 05:10 AM Smurfette I can't believe you're not using P2P/IRC/USENET!


You gotta be kidding Smurfette, right? :lol:

Since when is it a better idea to get apps from other sources than the original site or official mirrors? Not talking about cr*cks, s*rials, ks etc., but the app itself.

[{I}{K}{E}]

Why use a download accelerator? Surely you know how to get stuff without surfing around?

When downloading this nero update without a download accelerator you get only 15 kb/s if you use a download accelerator you get speeds up to 120 kb/s ;)

[TheRealDave]

flashget is the only one i've ever used and i'm very satisfied with it :)

[Smurfette]

When downloading this nero update without a download accelerator you get only 15 kb/s if you use a download accelerator you get speeds up to 120 kb/s ;)

My USENET download was maxed out all the way through and it arrived with 'extras' too. :)

[Vargas]

i like GetRight 4.5d, with "check for newer versions" turned off, but I use Net Transport for special files <wink wink>

[Wolfmight]

to tell you the truth... on broadband.. you see no difference.

[{I}{K}{E}]

to tell you the truth... on broadband.. you see no difference.

yes it does. I have a 4000 kbit/s connection and it really boost speeds for example when you download this nero update from softpedia.

[testos]

flashget is cool , u can use skins and alot of features it's the best i think

[TheRealDave]

to tell you the truth... on broadband.. you see no difference.
on some sites i've downloaded from they limit connections to about 10-15kb/s.. with flashget i can have about 4+ connections with decent speeds :P

[iMartin]

I'm on 56K, and I use Flashget. Works wonders.

[Wolfmight]

Hmm, I do notice Leechget trys to hold the download at a high speed refuseing it to go down...firefox's download manager would shift up and down alot in speed. I am downloading GTA1 free from rockstar games at 385kb/s at a solid rate. Sometimes goes slighty higher if anything.


btw, I also used the "FlashGot" Extention for Firefox browser. When you click a download link.. you can move the check to "FlashGot" and it will start useing LeechGet, FlashGet, or whatever accelerator you use. (it supports about 4 of them)

This program has changed since I last used it and works much better. :) coo

[100%]

Ive only used StarDownloader aand am satisfied - will try some of the ones you guys mentioned

[Wolfmight]

i think they all are about the same.. Leechget shouldnt have spyware tho.
I'm scanning with latest AdAware SE build..plus latest def file.
i'll note back if it does. (never know..)

[kazaaman]

Flash get is definetly the most gangsta download accelerator out there dawg


Pc OuT

[zapjb]

The last version of FlashGet I kempt on my computer long was 1.4. Ever since the adware/spyware? that comes w/FG isn't for me. Don't miss it with Net Transport 1.87.258, does everything FG did. Chinese sites included.

[uNz[i]]

The last version of FlashGet I kempt on my computer long was 1.4. Ever since the adware/spyware? that comes w/FG isn't for me...
I've been waiting for someone to mention the spyware thing.

As I said earlier in this thread, I'm using Flashget 1.60.
I've scanned it with every anti trojan and ad/spyware scanner I could lay my hands on.
It came up clean every time.