Did You Know There's An OpenSource Alternative Client?

[t00z]

The worst thing about 90% (if not more) of Windows FOSS is that GTK and Java suck shit on Windows machines.

[anon]

To be fair, they tell you they turn everything off. As it's partially closed source, it's up to you to believe it.

You can get the source code and compile the thing without any Vuze code by yourself, they even tell you how to do it.

[GCI]

The worst thing about 90% (if not more) of Windows FOSS is that GTK and Java suck shit on Windows machines.

I agree, so I'm only going to stick to one that uses WinForms, or somehow has a smaller library compiled within.

[ca_aok]

You can get the source code and compile the thing without any Vuze code by yourself, they even tell you how to do it.

Because I'm sure the average windows/mac user is compiling Az from source

[anon]

And I'm one of those average users.

[Polarbear]

You can get the source code and compile the thing without any Vuze code by yourself, they even tell you how to do it.

Because I'm sure the average windows/mac user is compiling Az from source

The average user doesn't have to compile anything. As I mentioned before the Vuze crap can be simply turned off which leaves you with the same result. None of the Vuze interface code will be loaded at all.

I'm sick and tired of people complaining about Vuze when the existing Azureus core doesn't have any dependencies on the Vuze UI at all.

Don't like the changes from Azureus to Vuze? Easy solution: Do not use it! Choose the classic UI. It's optional.

It's ironic that the fact that Vuze is open source is also the reason that it's banned on some trackers. It makes it easier for cheaters to develop modified versions.

[ca_aok]

I wasn't complaining at all, I'm saying the company tells you that the toggle switch removes every bit of their proprietary code, when there's not really any proof of such since that part of the code is closed-source, no? And if even a bit of it is closed source, the whole "open source means they won't be logging my info" is invalid.

There are plenty of other reasons to be using Azureus/Vuze, I just find it ironic that people are using this argument of "BitTorrent Inc is stealing your personal info" when the Vuze corporation could easily be doing the same thing.

[GCI]

Lets make a BT client in Assembly

[Polarbear]

For the last time: The Vuze/Azureus code is completely open source. The whole client software is open source. The installer version of Azureus comes with the Vuze Terms of service, which refers to the use of Vuze Content platform/website, i.e. www.vuze.com. Basically it says you have to be over 18 to use the site. The client software itself is still governed by the GPL. There's no proprietary code!

Sourceforge is meant for open source projects - which Azureus is (and always has been). Same with the Vuze code.

If you say the company is lying, download the source code and see for yourself.

[Tv Controls you]

I think utorrent is one of the last things we have to worry about when it comes to piracy.

Utorrent has been known to work with trackers on multiple occasions.
Bittorrent is an evolving form of sharing that utorrent has always been on top of.

The last thing utorrent would ever want to do is piss off pirates.. Because we make up a large majority of their users.
In the end... I don't really qualify utorrent as a risk factor while downloading torrents.

Isp and anti-p2p groups is my main worry.