eMule offers you a such way. Standing out from other download manager, eMule should thanks for its open source. Unlike other clients relying on on central server, eMule uses a multitude of different servers to get what you want.
Pros:
Offer lots of features for tracking download stats
eMule - Filesharing client based on the eDonkey2000 protocol eMule is a filesharing client based on the eDonkey2000 protocol. Which means you are able to connect to official eDoneky2000 clients and visa-versa usign eMule.
Some factors that influence the download speed:
eMules settings
High ID (Firewall and router settings)
Duration of the eMule session
Number of sources for a download
Availability of single parts
Popularity of the download
Wrong settings in eMule (wrong limits, too many connections), a low ID and a short sessions durations have a bad impact on download speed. Very popular files (new releases) and generally files with a low number of sources or bad part spreading also cause low download rates.
Here are some key features of "eMule":
Clients use several networks to create one reliable network. (ED2K, Source Exchange, Kad)
Kad is now in an open testphase, eMule v0.42 can be enabled to use Kad
eMule's Queue and Credit system helps to ensure that everyone will get the file he wants by promoting those that upload back to the network.
eMule is completely free. eMule is also completely free of any Adware, Spyware, and etc. We do this for fun and knowledge, not for money.
Each file checked for corruptions while downloading to ensure an error free file.
The eMules Intelligent Corruption Control helps to speed up the correction of corrupted parts.
Auto priorities and Source management allows you to start many downloads without having to monitor them.
The Preview function allows you to look at your Videos and Archives before they are completed. For video previewing, we recommend the Video Lan Client.
The eMule features webservices and a webserver that allows you to have quick access to and from the internet.
You can create categories for your download to organize them.
To find the file you want, eMule offers a wide range of search possibilities which include: Servers (Local, and Global), web based (Jigle, and Filedonkey), and Kad (Still in Alpha).
eMule also allows you to use very complex Boolean searches that make the searches much more flexible.
With the messaging and friend system, you can send messages to other Clients and add them as friends. In your friend list, you can always see if a friend is online.
With the build in IRC client, you can chat with other downloaders and chatters around the globe
eMule: Screenshots
Have a look at some eMule screenshots which can help you learn more about the User Interface and operation.View more eMule screenshots.
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eMule: Questions & Answers
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