Azureus 2.3.0.0 released

Azureus is a Java based BitTorrent client that offers multiple torrent downloads, queuing/priority systems (on torrents and files), start/stop seeding options and instant access to numerous pieces of information about your torrents.


What's new in Azureus 2.3.0.0

1.1 Distributed Database
Azureus now has a distributed, decentralised database that can be used to track decentralised torrents. This permits both "trackerless" torrents and the maintenance of swarms where the tracker has become unavailable or where the torrent was removed from the tracker. It uses the UDP protocol, if you have a firewall/router, you will need to open/forward the UDP port in the same way you did with TCP to download data.

1.1.1 Magnet Links
For torrents that are tracked decentrally, Azureus can export a "Magnet Link". This is of the form "magnet:?xt=urn:btih:..." and can be used to download the torrent from the distributed database via the "open->url" menu item.

1.2 Enhanced Protocol
Azureus now supports an enhanced inter-client messaging protocol, which is aimed at allowing plugins to use the connections created by Azureus to add functionality to the program. Other clients developers can see the specifications for this protocol at http://azureus.aelitis.com/wiki/index.php/...ssagingProtocol . Plugin developers can check the plugin javadocs to see how to use it. For example, the JPC and Chat plugins make use of this messaging extension.

1.3 JPC
Joltid Peer Cache (JPC) is now integrated into Azureus. For users whose ISP support this, JPC should allow faster downloads, while helping the ISP reduce its bandwidth costs. The JPC Plugin is safe in the way that your ISP won't know what you are downloading, and can't use it to spy on you. The JPC plugin can be disabled through Tools > Options > Plugins > JPC.

1.4 Featured Plugins
The Distributed Database and the Enhanced Protocol allowed us to develop some new plugins. We won't auto install them for you, but we recommend all users who might be interested in them to install them using the Plugins > Installation Wizard menu.

1.4.1 Chat
This plugin will create a discussion channel for each torrent you are downloading. Each channel is independent, and you are free to discuss whatever you want inside the channel. This plugin makes use of the Enhanced Protocol. Developers of other clients willing to implement the chat functionality in their client are welcome to take a look at the very simple protocol used and described here : http://azureus.aelitis.com/wiki/index.php/ChatPlugin . You can also create/join an arbitrary channel by typing in its name inside the plugin. This will have the effect of creating a "virtual" torrent, with no seeds, in order to allow users to create connections to chat. The "virtual" torrents make use of the Distributed Database as their tracker, so while you can use the Chat Plugin without the Distributed Database, you won't be able to use the virtual channel feature if you disable the Distributed Database.

1.4.2 Ratings & Comments
This plugin will allow you to see ratings & comments from other users, as well as rate and comment a torrent yourself (right click the torrent in "My Torrents" then choose "ratings & comments". This plugin uses the Distributed Database, so you need to have the Distributed Database enabled for it to work.

2. Upgrade Advice

2.1 Java 5.0
Azureus is written in Java and requires the Java runtime. We recommend Java 5.0 (also known as 1.5) as it has better performance and reliability - please upgrade if necessary. You'll find torrents to update Java here : http://azureus.sourceforge.net/download.php Download the one for your system, close Azureus, execute the downloaded file, then restart Azureus. WinXP users will have to go to Tools > Config > Interface > Display, and re-check the "Enable XP Style" option.

2.2 NOD32
NOD32 (http://www.nod32.com/) is an antivirus which is known to have problems with Azureus, causing 100% CPU usage. See http://azureus.aelitis.com/wiki/index.php/...onnectReconnect

3. Common Issues

3.1 NAT "error"
NAT means "Network Address Translation". The NAT test in Azureus tells you whether or not you are connectable from people on the internet. You'll get better speeds if you ARE connectable. Please don't contact us in order to solve NAT issues, as plenty resources are available on the internet about it. First check : - http://azureus.aelitis.com/wiki/inde...PortForwarding - http://www.portforward.com

3.2 Azureus Crashing
If your Azureus is crashing, the most likely reason is an issue with your network components (card, drivers, OS). We highly recommend that you update all network related components. If this doesn't help, then the reason is probably that your system can't handle that many peer connections. Lower the number of connections in Azureus (Tools > Options > Transfer > Maximum number of connections per torrent / globally), try a low value like 30 first.

3.3 Support
Before contacting the support team, be sure to check the available resources at : - The official WebSite : http://azureus.sourceforge.net/
The official Wiki : http://azureus.aelitis.com/wiki/
The official IRC Channel : irc://irc.freenode.net/azureus-users
The official SF forums : http://sourceforge.net/forum/?group_id=84122

IF (and only IF) you can't solve your issue after trying ALL those mediums, you can contact us at azureus(at)gmail(dot)com

4. Full ChangeLog
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/chang...ersion=2.3.0.0

yep already know abt that...

Then why didn't you post about it?

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Originally Posted by Vargas

Then why didn't you post about it?

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that's because who ever is using Azureus as their downloadin client got a pop up message that said "New version for Azureus is available" ....Click on Download now....and there u have it, new version.

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Originally Posted by Vargas

Then why didn't you post about it?

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Thats what I was wondering.

Howerver, I got another theory about it but I guess im not posting it.

:D

Anyways, thanks for heads up.

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Originally Posted by Afronaut

Thats what I was wondering.

Howerver, I got another theory about it but I guess im not posting it.

:D

Anyways, thanks for heads up.

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well i would have posted it, but as i said earlier, peeps using Azureus got a message that said "New update is avaliable"......So i thought, why bother starting a new thread, when peeps will know abt it eventually.

well i wasn't posting it for the people that got a popup
i was just wanting to bump my post count

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Originally Posted by Vargas

well i wasn't posting it for the people that got a popup
i was just wanting to bump my post count

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lol i knew it.....
J/K

hey why the heck transfers rates suddenly went slow after applying updates?
does anybody have this problem?

I updated. Now nothings downloading. THe marker is red althouhg everything's OK. Tracker OK. Port test successful. Wonder whats the problem. ANyone having anything like this ?

a couple thing you could try...
you could upgrade your java to version 1.50_3
you could downgrade azureus back to 2.2.0.0

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Originally Posted by Vargas

a couple thing you could try...
you could upgrade your java to version 1.50_3
you could downgrade azureus back to 2.2.0.0

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thnx.... upgrading java worked fine

its workin fine over here...

its funny how all the forums, news sites and slashdot are posting about the new DHT decentralized database.
but i posted about it over a month ago
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=92131
LOL

Has anyone figured out how to fix the problem with new azureus and NOD32? It gives me 100% CPU usage.

Beware those of you looking to upgrade to this new version, its been banned on several private trackers already :ph34r:

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Originally Posted by RPerry

Beware those of you looking to upgrade to this new version, its been banned on several private trackers already :ph34r:

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when making torrents you can select "connections from the tracker only" for private trackers, so people can't hitchhike on to private trackers.
or allow DHT for "not so private" trackers

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Originally Posted by aizlumzan

Has anyone figured out how to fix the problem with new azureus and NOD32? It gives me 100% CPU usage.

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Yes, the creators of Azureus figured it out.
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/2200/cpu_usage.php

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Originally Posted by RPerry

Beware those of you looking to upgrade to this new version, its been banned on several private trackers already :ph34r:

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i'm beginning to think that all bittorrent apps are moving towards this peer-sharing-something feature that the private trackers loathe about.

first it was bitcomet, now it's azureus.
so why can't they just fix their tracker to adapt to this feature? what if every bittorrent prog out there adopts this feature?


gildan2020

does anybody know if its compliant with all the stats on torrent sites?

Azureus owns. Although yeah, their new feature is getting it banned. Even with the private torrents option thingie. But remember, if azureus gets banned on all* sites, just get the spoofer plugin which spoofs the ClientID ;) Now you can mask ur torrent program as another one (ABC, Mainline client etc etc)

I just upgraded!
anybody know why Azureus seems to be uploading and downloading all the time even when I have no torrents running, it downloads/uploads up to 8Kbps all the time! :blink:

Im pretty sure its the Distributed DB thingie.. Its probably just connecting to otehr users and shit.. although i could be wrong.. meh, i get the same thing.

Hi Need help I face in Azeurs always yello my port test is fine OK and my tracker is ok I turn of the firewall and even Internet connection setting in services.msc still i can never get the yewllow face to green my download spped is 200KB i think th espped is good but i can double that if i can get rid off the yellow face. My max download sppeed test is 6.6MB very fast.

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Originally Posted by matt526

I just upgraded!
anybody know why Azureus seems to be uploading and downloading all the time even when I have no torrents running, it downloads/uploads up to 8Kbps all the time! :blink:

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I think that it's because of the New Swarm Tab....but not sure.

Tried it, found it "ate" my RAM, went back to 2.2.0.0 and am quite happy.

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Originally Posted by oldjagman

Tried it, found it "ate" my RAM, went back to 2.2.0.0 and am quite happy.

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I have the same experience, even with 2 gigs Ram it ain't enough :blink:
And yes i did update the java and no i'm not runing NOD. (have other firewall virusscanner).

Another thing is that i doubt if the stats are well updated. Never had problems with keeping 1:1 before but now i do. :cry:
Well going to format the pc anyways, and changing back to 2.2.0.2 :schnauz:

Distributed Database causes a slowdown of your downloading torrents when checked.

When I disabled this feature - my downloading speeds went up again.

Vargus thanks for your post.
I new there was a new vesion of azureus, but you added info I didn't Know.

Thanks

if anyone wants the newest CVS builds, currently v2.3.0.1_B5, you should check here:
http://azureus.sourceforge.net/index_CVS.php
it might have new features and/or bugfixes, or they might fry your PC

Use at your own risk!

2.3.0.2 is out
http://sourceforge.net/project/showf...ease_id=329835

I dont use Azureus anymore as ABC is lot better, but its my thinking only.