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theFerf
Mar 31st, 2005, 04:01 AM
NuParadigm DrizzleCast is a new tool for easily downloading podcasts while preserving network bandwidth. DrizzleCast is currently available as a free download on NuParadigm.com.

Using Microsoft BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) technology, DrizzleCast works with idle bandwidth to download digital multimedia files, providing continuous file transfers without disrupting access to other network-based applications.

“DrizzleCast is just what you need to add the latest podcasts to your portable device or Media Center PC,� says Shawn Miller, Software Engineer Lead at NuParadigm. “It’s automatic and easy to use. Simply tell it which podcasts you’re interested in and where to download the data. DrizzleCast unobtrusively downloads files in the background when you’re not actively using your network connection.�

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Source: Podcasting News (http://www.podcastingnews.com/)
Podcasting News features the latest podcast news, along with reviews, hardware and software info, and a podcast directory.

speechless
Mar 31st, 2005, 06:06 AM
So it's essentially a network "polite" podcatcher? Doesn't save bandwidth, but doesn't clog the network?