Jaksta - Powerful flash video stream recorder (RTMP, HTTP)

[crs]

Originally Posted by Stream Recorder

I also like Jaksta, but the problem with it is that it installs its own drivers and by using them I make my computer potentially vulnerable. I prefer to stay away from software like this even if it is offered by a well-known brand like Sony or Adobe.

Jaksta's ability to detect and record from more sites (Hulu for example) than RMC is probably because of its use of a networking sniffing driver rather than hooking into stack higher up.

Dont forget many of us still have major stability problems with our browsers, bittorrent and other applications when using RMC because of the way RMC hooks!

Using any software has the potential to make your computer vulnerable - a network driver isn't going to make it any more vulnerable - and provided the software has passed antivirus tests (which both Jaksta and RMC have on multiple download sites) and you use s/w like personal firewalls and antivirus it should be reasonably safe. So I guess it comes down to functionality and stability. For me Jaksta is leading at this time.

Originally Posted by crs

Jaksta's ability to detect and record from more sites (Hulu for example) than RMC is probably because of its use of a networking sniffing driver rather than hooking into stack higher up.

I don't really know why Hulu can be recorded, but Replay Media Catcher can't record RTMPE streams, doesn't support SWF authentication only because it will violate DMCA. I perfectly know that the developer of RMC is smart enough to record all these streams.

Originally Posted by crs

Dont forget many of us still have major stability problems with our browsers, bittorrent and other applications when using RMC because of the way RMC hooks!

Using any software has the potential to make your computer vulnerable - a network driver isn't going to make it any more vulnerable - and provided the software has passed antivirus tests (which both Jaksta and RMC have on multiple download sites) and you use s/w like personal firewalls and antivirus it should be reasonably safe. So I guess it comes down to functionality and stability. For me Jaksta is leading at this time.

Antivirus software won't reveal anything here. When I allow a network driver to be installed on my computer I allow it to do anything with my computer and firewalls won't be able to detect any hazardous activities. One can use this driver to steal any information from my computer. I repeat even if a well known brand offers such a software I would prefer to stay away from it.

I like Jaksta. Its stream detection is very reliable, its recording ability is very powerful and stable, it never freezes my browsers. That's why it got Editor's choice at all-streaming-media.com I hope it works fine not only on my 2 PCs, but also for many other users. I also hope that I don't take higher risk when using Jaksta.