Internet Download Optimizer (IDO) can accelerate your downloads by up to 200% with a new TCP/IP optimization Logic. Its wizard will determine your operating system and guide you through a number of steps to achieve better Internet performance. IDO currently supports Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 operating systems and optimizes MTU, MSS, buffer sizes and other Internet settings for a given host automatically. You can also tweak the registry settings manually and restore original ones if you find any problems with them. The distribution package includes one small binary file and a comprehensive help that describes the wizard and explains the settings it makes in the registry. DialUp, LAN, cable and DSL adapters are supported. This version also has "stay connected" feature that prevents you from being disconnected by your ISP.
Version 4.1 also includes support for Microsoft Internet Explorer, Outlook, ICQ, Netscape, IRC, MSN, AOL, CompuServe, NetZero, Prodigy, WorldNet and all FTP clients and download managers. You may download 30-day trial version.
The features of Internet Download Optimizer 4.1 (Released: 1st May 2001)
-New optimization logic can increase your Internet download speed up to 200%
-Five Operating Systems are supported (95/98/ME/NT/2000)
-Ido supports almost any network adapter
-Ido can optimize individual settings for several network adapters and bindings
-Automatic optimization of performance related settings
-Original settings can be restored with a single click
-Keep connection feature prevents you from being disconnected by your ISP
-Automatic checking for new IDO versions once per week
-Fully compatible with Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Outlook Express, ICQ, FTP clients and -download managers.