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Downloader
Dowloader is an application based on MLDonkey. MLDonkey is an open source, multi-protocol, peer-to-peer file sharing application that runs as a back-end server application on many platforms. Features of MLdonkey core:
- Peer to peer (p2p) program that supports the following network protocols, either partially or completely:
- eDonkey network
- Overnet
- BitTorrent
- Kad Network
- Direct Connect
- HTTP/FTP
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Download Service | Select the check-box to enable the download service. The current state of the service is displayed as “Service is stopped” or “Service is running”. |
| Max hard upload rate | The maximum upload rate you can tolerate on your link in kB/s (0 = no limit). The limit applies to all your connections (clients and servers) and both control and data messages. |
| Max hard download rate | The maximum download rate you can tolerate on your link in kB/s (0 = no limit). The limit applies to all your connections (clients and servers) and both control and data messages. |
| Max opened connections | Maximum number of open connections. |
| Max concurrent downloads | The maximum number of files that are currently downloading (others will be queued). |
| Apply | Click Apply to save the changes. |
For instructions about how to use the Downloader, see Applications > Downloader.
Before enabling the download service, make sure that you have a hard drive setup and mounted as “HOME”. Otherwise, the system will not have enough room to store the temporary files during the download.
