ServerSwitcher

Distribute the downloads across servers. Use per domain-limits.

Abstract

DownThemAll! ServerSwitcher is an extension to DownThemAll!.
It's purpose is to test/stabilize new scheduling/limit enforcement algorithms.

Features include:

  • Distribute running downloads evenly over domains
  • Allow the user to specify per domain-limits
  • Extension might be enabled/disabled as needed

It lives in our repository under sandbox/serverswitcher

Usage

ServerSwitcher integrates itself in the toolbar of the Manager window. You may enable/disable it there.

Furthermore it adds itself to the DownThemAll Preferences window. There you may specify per-domain limits.

License/Notice

Free Software; Tri-Licensed under MPL/GPL/LGPL (see the source files).

Server Switcher is subject to the DownThemAll Privacy Notice.

Changes

  • 0.5
    • Global limit (the * domain)
    • Some bugfixes

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