DeathStalker

Also, when I add a torrent, WHY does it keep prompting me to add an RSS feed? I don't want RSS at *all* - even in the left-side list, but I cannot find a way to remove it or the prompts. Thanks. Additionally, RC5 seems to have made me completely unconnectable, even when the port show open (and I have tried different ports - and yes, I sync'd them with the router)

I suppose there are some who still insist on running Win98SE as well (or even Millennium, lol!)

Ok, trying RC5 now - seems a LOT better. I tried it with my existing Settings and with a blank Settings file. However, I still get the Disk Overload unless I override the cache and set it to 1800. Also, when I used the new Settings file, it switched on the Partfile option, so some of the partial titles had to download additional data - not critical, but a bit annoying. What *was* critical, was that these partial downloads (with the new Settings file) required a Forced ReCheck (as they indicated "missing files") and when hashing one, I got the Disk Overload, so I hit STOP, waited a few seconds, then selected Force ReCheck - and the program locked up. *Fortunately*, the "close" bug appears to have been resolved, and I was able to successfully close the program and re-start it (though that forced all the active DLs to be checked - again, a pain, but not critical.) Hopefully the stop/re-start hash lock-up issue can be resolved without much trouble. <Keeps fingers crossed>

Hi Firon! I certainly hope you are right, but I'm honestly not holding my breath on it.

rafi - there are indeed still MANY issues (and crashes) with 3.13 "stable" - IMHO, there is, at this point, *no* "stable" 3x release. Like I mentioned before, it really seems that the team needs a *strong* project manager - I've been in software development for many years, and have seen the success or failure of a project rest on the shoulders of a good PM. This is NOT to say that uT has poor coders or poor testers - they don't - they have VERY good ones - I just think that the project needs to be managed better. It has *grown* (and will continue to do so), and as a result, you can't just run it like a grass-roots/mom&pop group. It simply needs better and stronger coordination.

Honestly rafi, it seems more like a mis-guided Alpha. I've done a LOT of beta testing, and you just have to learn to know when to go down a different path. Known bugs not thoroughly tested, derivative bugs introduced. With all honestly, were this a professional, private organization, there would be old blood out and new blood in. Maybe making it open source in a better way to go (and just hang on to the uT+). With a limited number of like-minded devs, you get a diminishing gene pool (and I am NOT trying to be insulting) - it's just a developmental fact. People get stuck in a rut - and I think we're in a rut with 3x. I don't code (by any means), but I DO perform a LOT of analysis/SIT/UAT and bug fixing, and have done so for many years. simply maintain that this is not the right path to go down - no flaming or blaming involved. ======== interesting. I hadn't read the post above mine before posting. "Outsourcing" would NOT be the way to go, but Open Sourcing just might. IMHO. ===================== Just professional curiosity - are there any *real* professional Program/Project Managers running things? Any PMPs? Or is everyone a cook (dev)? Food for thought ....

One must question *when* it gets deemed too broke to fix? When are the problems more than the solutions. And when should another path, though closely aligned, be taken? I still maintain that the 3x - and especially the 3.2x path is irrevocably broken. Hey, simple guideline - if rafi can break it, it ain't fixed

Yay rafi!

DWK, you always provide a laugh (though far too many times at *my* expense, lol!)

I think I will just wait until they get it "officially" fixed. I'm still running 2.2.1 until then.

Well ..... the way the builds have been going, I'm not going to hold my breath (But I may try it with 3.1 sometime this weekend)

Oh, ok I'll give you settings a shot then - as soon as they get a build that closes properly

No, not as I understand it according to Firon - I think he meant *any* previous settings, which would include yours as well

Aww crud, still with the hanging on exit issue

More waiting ....

Bummer - just when I had hoped it would be resolved

Will give it a try with rafi's settings (as soon as I see a bit of feedback)

DoH! Thanks rafi! ================= Ummmm ..... it's been removed from MediaFire for "violation of terms" :/

Last 3.1.2 I have is 3.1.2 Stable (Build 26773) - suitable?

No update on the x64 hanging issue?

Ok, so I'll try it again on a "clean" (stand-alone) install, then add my current resume.dat file. (Will try with 3.13 stable, since the last 3.2 beta has issues with s/p) Akkh! Can't - 3.1.3 has the hanging issue under x64 So what version would be suggested? Thanks <sigh>

For the sake of argument (as someone else was utterly denigrating in attitude), I tried an experiment - comparing the same load under 2.2.1 and a couple versions of 3x and *everything* is "lighter" on 2.2.1 - hash checks go faster, there is less CPU load, less RAM consumed, more connections, and faster speeds. I *have* created the 3x settings from scratch *using* the recommended settings - 2.2.1 is simply running more efficiently. My only complaint is that I actually like the UI for 3x better (combined Status column, additional categories, etc) Unless someone can post comprehensive "best settings" list, I'll have to stick with 2.2.1. Personally, I think it would be a wise move to make the DAT files unencoded (no, I'm not a programmer, so I don't know why they are the way they are, but it makes it rather difficult to make changes to, even with BEncode). Maybe someone can post a best "settings.dat" file for people to try? My Settings.dat file is ~270k under 3x and ~233k under 2.2.1. Thanks!

I think the better course would be to simply shuck all of 3x and take a new track to 4x. I find 3x to be currently banned more paces than it's not.

Definitely not bothering with another "upgrade" until the peer issue is confirmed fixed. 3x has, by far, had more issues (I believe) than any other release.

@MrE2Me - I believe the highlight issue has been present in all versions (at least all that *I* can remember) - it's annoying, but something I've just learned to live with (kinda thought it was by design, so I never raised the issue).