Bits on Wheels - BitTorrent - "First 100% Native BitTorrent client for the Mac"

[edesignuk]

Bits on Wheels is the first 100% Native BitTorrent client for the Macintosh.
It is completely written in Objective-C and Cocoa.

Bits on Wheels is currently a Freeware. It is not opensource nor public domain.

Looks pretty nifty.

 

[WinterMute]

Looks pretty nifty.

Looks good, I've just got Azureus working, let me know if this is a better option.

 

[edesignuk]

Looks good, I've just got Azureus working, let me know if this is a better option.

heh, I won't be using it, I don't use BT on my Mac, I have Azureus running 24/7 on a PC that's always on downstairs

 

[WinterMute]

That's a good move, I don't like leaviing the PowerBook on 24/7. I've been thinking about picking up a Mac Mini as an A/V server for the house, and I could stick BT on that and let it get on with it...

 

[russed]

ooh, it looks pretty decent, might have to give it a go!

 

[Platform]

Well that look's good and since it is 100% native it might even work well

 

[bigandy]

heh, I won't be using it, I don't use BT on my Mac, I have Azureus running 24/7 on a PC that's always on downstairs

you can get a pc to stay on 24/7? without crashing?

 

[edesignuk]

you can get a pc to stay on 24/7? without crashing?

Indeed, and a fairly naff one at that. Home build 1.4GHz Athlon (original), Server 2003 Enterprise. Haven't rebooted it in a LONG time, and it's a local DNS/DHCP/Print/File/Active Directory server

 

[adamjay]

you can get a pc to stay on 24/7? without crashing?

its not that difficult.
i haven't rebooted the HP since.... hell, January.

 

[~loserman~]

heh, I won't be using it, I don't use BT on my Mac, I have Azureus running 24/7 on a PC that's always on downstairs

Naughty Naughty.

 

[Lacero]

I'm too used to Azureus. Cannot. Change. Ever.

 

[~loserman~]

Indeed, and a fairly naff one at that. Home build 1.4GHz Athlon (original), Server 2003 Enterprise. Haven't rebooted it in a LONG time, and it's a local DNS/DHCP/Print/File/Active Directory server

I don't understand why Mac folks don't think recent copies of Windows aren't stable.
Maybe it's the same reason PC guys think Macs are still running OS 8

 

[Mav451]

I don't understand why Mac folks don't think recent copies of Windows aren't stable.
Maybe it's the same reason PC guys think Macs are still running OS 8

Nah, people know its not on OS8. They know its pretty as hell though. I was using an Panther/Tiger visual style, and my friend came over as said: "Wow, you're using an Apple?" (even though I have my case, with a clear window, on my desk).

..."Are you stupid?"

(this is the same friend who wondered if he needed a Firewire card for his PC to connect to his 4th gen iPod. He also wanted me to help install it for him.)

 

[hob]

edesign... Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?!

You got me a BitTorrent client that WORKS

My uni firewall was always blocking other clients, but this one works - albeit a little slow (still can't upload)... It's great!!

Cheers!

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Had some serious BitTorrent problems today... found this thread and replacing BitTorrent with Bits on Wheels made all the difference...

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Balin64]

Thanks for suggesting Bits on Wheels!

It's been a good experience so far. I am new to BT clients and it worked like a gem (wink). However, I cannot upload. I want to contribute so I will not be labeled a leecher and "banned." I think it's an issue with the Wireless Actiontec router provided by my DSL provider. However, it took me so damn long to get the thing working properly with my 3 Macs and the AirPort Express that I do not want to enter 192.168.0.1 into Safari EVER again. So I can't get the upload ports to work. Oh well. There is only one thing I need BT for, and I only need it once a week. Hopefully the tracker site will not tell me to sod off when I show up next week... have I said too much?