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Most of you know the problem with downloading big files from the microsoft site. at least I do. Most of the time it’s not very fast and downloads also get interrupted frequently. I’m not saying this only due to the microsoft site so don’t get me wrong here
Now microsoft is testing a new piece of software (still in ctp) called Microsoft Secure Content Downloader:

The Microsoft Secure Content Downloader (MSCD) is a peer-assisted download manager capable of securely downloading specific files. MSCD is intended for consumers who are downloading from a home PC, or business users whose computers are not behind a corporate firewall. If you use MSCD from behind a corporate firewall, you may be unable to download content, and may adversely affect other clients’ ability to download content.
Main features of the MSCD are:

• Secure content description
  • Each file available for download has a secure description, ensuring the content you download is exactly what the publisher published.
• Scalable performance
  • MCSD is a peer-assisted technology. Each client downloads content by exchanging parts of the file they?re interested in with other clients, in addition to downloading parts from the server.
    • No matter how great the internet?s demand for the file, you will always be able to make progress downloading.
    • MSCD lets you download content more quickly than possible without peer assistance.