Pando (application)
Pando is proprietary software for P2P file sharing. It's mainly aimed at sending files using both peer-to-peer and client–server architectures that would normally be too large to send via more conventional means.[1] Stable release: win 2.5.1.11 , mac 2.5.1.4
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[edit] Details
Pando functions as a normal BitTorrent client. Pando uses the BitTorrent protocol to transfer files.
Using Pando is very similar to using any BitTorrent client. A Pando upload begins with meta-data stored within a file with a .pando filename extension. Also like BitTorrent, this file may be sent via e-mail or published on a website or exchanged with the recipient in some other way (such as via IM). And, like BitTorrent, the downloader must first install the Pando software.
Pando uses a 256-bit end-to-end encryption[2] method to secure communication among peers.
The primary difference with traditional BitTorrent file transfer operation is that a copy of the shared file is uploaded to Pando's servers[3] and remains there for a limited time, seeding it. In this way, the file remains available even after the original sender goes offline.
[edit] Features
A non-subscription version is ad-supported (i.e. it offers to install the SmartShopper grayware on the computers of its users).[4][5][6][7][8] A subscription version extends the capabilities. Beyond the features listed below, there are additional service offerings for high-volume publishers and subscription content delivery[9]
Its common features are:
- Server-assisted delivery provides increased file availability and delivery speeds (subscribers receive faster server-assisted speeds)
- 7 or 30 day file retention on Pando's servers, depending on how you share (14 or 60 days with subscription).
- Statistics about number and time of downloads are provided to the sender.
- Fully supported client software for both Windows and Mac OS X.
- An assortment of software to add on to popular web browsers, instant messaging or e-mail clients
- Unlimited number of uploads.
- 1 GB maximum file size (3 GB with subscription)
[edit] Pando Media Booster
Pando Media Booster (PMB) is an application by Pando Networks, that is used by game and software publishers to ensure safe, complete and speedy downloads of large files. PMB is primarily used to download MMORPGs. Users of PMB participate in a secure, closed peer-to-peer network where users receive pieces of the download package from a Content Delivery Network (CDN) as well as other active users (peers).[10] Unlike Pando, PMB cannot be used to send files from the user's computer. PMB is only activated to deliver Pando-enabled downloads from a commercial sources such as TV Networks, Software publishers and Gaming companies.[11]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Muchmore, Michael (August 2, 2007). "5 New Ways to Share Files (Pando Review)". extremetech.com. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2165273,00.asp. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ^ Frequently Asked Questions: Where do the files I send go?
- ^ Gibbs, Mark (March 14, 2007). "Pando makes light work of big files". networkworld.com. http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/web/2007/0312web2.html. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ^ http://esoftlib.com/pando-2-3-2-4-build-34554
- ^ http://www.globinch.com/2011/04/30/free-large-file-transfer-service-pando/
- ^ Pando 2.3.2.8 Build 34797 Softpedia.com.
- ^ How to Remove SmartShopper 411-spyware.com.
- ^ SmartShopper SpywareGuide.com
- ^ Arrington, Michael (October 26, 2006). "Pando Moves Beyond Email File Sharing". techcrunch.com. http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/10/26/pando-moves-beyond-email-file-sharing/. Retrieved 2009-04-06.
- ^ "Pando Media Booster Help". http://www.pandonetworks.com/games/help.
- ^ "Pando Media Booster FAQ". http://pandonetworks.com/pando-media-booster-support-faq.
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