Pando (application)
Encyclopedia
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.
Stable release: win 2.5.1.11 , mac 2.5.1.4
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
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 and remains there for a limited time, seeding it. In this way, the file remains available even after the original sender goes offline.
(i.e. it offers to install the SmartShopper grayware on the computers of its users). A subscription version extends the capabilities. Beyond the features listed below, there are additional service offerings for high-volume publishers and subscription content delivery
Its common features are:
s. 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). 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.
Proprietary software
Proprietary software is computer software licensed under exclusive legal right of the copyright holder. The licensee is given the right to use the software under certain conditions, while restricted from other uses, such as modification, further distribution, or reverse engineering.Complementary...
for P2P
Peer-to-peer file sharing
P2P or Peer-to-peer file sharing allows users to download files such as music, movies, and games using a P2P software client that searches for other connected computers. The "peers" are computer systems connected to each other through internet. Thus, the only requirements for a computer to join...
file sharing. It's mainly aimed at sending files using both peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer computing or networking is a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads among peers. Peers are equally privileged, equipotent participants in the application...
and client–server architectures that would normally be too large to send via more conventional means.
Stable release: win 2.5.1.11 , mac 2.5.1.4
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
Filename extension
A filename extension is a suffix to the name of a computer file applied to indicate the encoding of its contents or usage....
. 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
Instant messaging
Instant Messaging is a form of real-time direct text-based chatting communication in push mode between two or more people using personal computers or other devices, along with shared clients. The user's text is conveyed over a network, such as the Internet...
). And, like BitTorrent, the downloader must first install the Pando software.
Pando uses a 256-bit end-to-end encryption
Encryption
In cryptography, encryption is the process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key. The result of the process is encrypted information...
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 and remains there for a limited time, seeding it. In this way, the file remains available even after the original sender goes offline.
Features
A non-subscription version is ad-supportedAdware
Adware, or advertising-supported software, is any software package which automatically plays, displays, or downloads advertisements to a computer. These advertisements can be in the form of a pop-up. They may also be in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during...
(i.e. it offers to install the SmartShopper grayware on the computers of its users). A subscription version extends the capabilities. Beyond the features listed below, there are additional service offerings for high-volume publishers and subscription content delivery
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 WindowsMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
and Mac OS XMac OS XMac OS X is a series of Unix-based operating systems and graphical user interfaces developed, marketed, and sold by Apple Inc. Since 2002, has been included with all new Macintosh computer systems...
. - 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)
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 MMORPGMMORPG
Massively multiplayer online role-playing game is a genre of role-playing video games in which a very large number of players interact with one another within a virtual game world....
s. 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). 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.