Merge pull request #1 from tsautier/rename/ratioforge

feat: Rename project to RatioForge and migrate to .NET 8

Author: tsautier

CHANGELOG.md

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+# Changelog
+
+All notable changes to RatioForge will be documented in this file.
+
+The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
+and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
+
+## [1.0.0] - 2026-01-17
+
+### Major Changes - Project Reborn as RatioForge
+
+This release marks a complete modernization and rebranding of RatioMaster.NET.
+
+#### Added
+- **.NET 8 Support**: Complete migration from .NET Framework 4.0 to .NET 8
+- **NOTICE.md**: Clear attribution file for original author and derivative work
+- **Modern SDK Project Format**: Migrated from legacy .csproj to SDK-style
+- **Updated NuGet Packages**:
+  - StyleCop.Analyzers 1.0.0 → 1.2.0-beta.556
+  - NUnit 3.5.0 → 4.2.2
+  - Added Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk 17.11.1
+  - Added NUnit3TestAdapter 4.6.0
+- **C# 12 Support**: Leveraging latest language features
+- **Nullable Reference Types**: Improved null safety
+
+#### Changed
+- **Project Name**: RatioMaster.NET → RatioForge
+- **Namespace**: `RatioMaster_source` → `RatioForge`
+- **Version**: 0.4.3 → 1.0.0 (fresh start)
+- **Assembly Names**: All assemblies renamed to RatioForge
+- **Links and URLs**: Updated to point to new repository
+- **Copyright**: Added dual copyright (Original: Nikolay Kostov 2006-2016, Fork: tsautier 2026-present)
+- **Description**: Updated assembly description to reflect modernization
+- **README.md**: Complete rewrite with .NET 8 build instructions
+- **LICENSE**: Added tsautier copyright while preserving original
+
+#### Removed
+- **packages.config**: Replaced with PackageReference (SDK-style)
+- **Old .NET Framework 4.0 dependencies**
+- **Obsolete PayPal donation link**
+- **Outdated project URLs**
+
+#### Technical Details
+- **Target Framework**: .NET Framework 4.0 → .NET 8 (net8.0-windows)
+- **Project Format**: Legacy XML → Modern SDK-style
+- **Build System**: MSBuild (legacy) → Modern .NET CLI
+- **Language Version**: C# 5 → C# 12
+- **Platform**: Windows-only (WinForms on .NET 8)
+
+### Migration Notes
+
+This is a **BREAKING CHANGE** release:
+- Requires .NET 8 Runtime (not .NET Framework)
+- Binary name changed from `RatioMaster.NET.exe` to `RatioForge.exe`
+- Configuration files may need migration (different AppData path)
+- Some deprecated APIs may behave differently
+
+### Attribution
+
+Based on RatioMaster.NET by Nikolay Kostov (2006-2016)
+- Original Repository: https://github.com/NikolayIT/RatioMaster.NET
+- Original License: MIT
+
+---
+
+## [0.43] - 2016-01-08 (RatioMaster.NET - Final Release)
+
+*This and earlier versions were published as RatioMaster.NET by Nikolay Kostov*
+
+### Changes
+- Made open source on GitHub
+- Built for .NET Framework 4.0
+- Added new client emulations: uTorrent 3.3.2, 3.3.0, 3.2.0, Transmission 2.82
+- Fixed proxies for localhost
+- Time displayed in logs can be adjusted to 24h format
+- Updated program information and links
+- Numerous code refactorings
+
+### Previous Versions (Summary)
+
+- **0.42 (2010-04-19)**: Renamed to RatioMaster.NET, added Vuze support
+- **0.41 (2008-08-26)**: Vista memory reader fixes, new client emulations
+- **0.40 (2008-01-30)**: Visual Studio 2008 build, Azureus 3.x support
+- **0.39 (2007-11-25)**: Fixed numwant/port bugs, new clients
+- **0.38 (2007-09-07)**: Performance optimizations, KTorrent support
+- **0.37 (2007-07-27)**: Security fixes, ABC/BitComet fixes
+- **0.36 (2007-07-15)**: Browser control removed, new settings
+- **0.35 (2007-05-10)**: Multiple new client emulations
+- **0.34 (2007-02-17)**: Tracker connection fixes
+- **0.33 (2007-02-01)**: Finished % bug fixed, BitTyrant support
+- **0.32 (2007-01-20)**: Azureus parsing, drag & drop support
+- **0.31 (2007-01-05)**: Loading screen added
+- **0.30 (2006-12-15)**: Session saving, browser integration
+  - *And many more versions dating back to 2006...*
+
+For complete historical changelog, see [HISTORY.TXT](HISTORY.TXT)
+
+---
+
+[1.0.0]: https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge/releases/tag/v1.0.0
+[0.43]: https://github.com/NikolayIT/RatioMaster.NET/releases/tag/v0.43

LICENSE

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 The MIT License (MIT)
 
 Copyright (c) 2006-2016 Nikolay Kostov
+Copyright (c) 2026-present tsautier
 
 Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
 of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal

NOTICE.md

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+# NOTICE
+
+## RatioForge
+
+This project is a fork and continuation of **RatioMaster.NET**, originally created by Nikolay Kostov.
+
+### Original Project
+
+- **Project**: RatioMaster.NET
+- **Author**: Nikolay Kostov (NikolayIT)
+- **Copyright**: © 2006-2016 Nikolay Kostov
+- **Original Repository**: https://github.com/NikolayIT/RatioMaster.NET
+- **License**: MIT License
+
+### Current Project (RatioForge)
+
+- **Maintainer**: tsautier
+- **Repository**: https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge
+- **Copyright**: © 2026-present tsautier
+- **License**: MIT License
+
+### Attribution
+
+RatioForge is based on the original RatioMaster.NET codebase and includes significant modifications:
+- Renamed from RatioMaster.NET to RatioForge (January 2026)
+- Migrated from .NET Framework 4.0 to .NET 8
+- Modernized codebase and dependencies
+- Updated user interface and branding
+
+All original work by Nikolay Kostov remains under his copyright (2006-2016) as per the MIT License terms.
+All modifications and derivative work are copyright © 2026-present tsautier.
+
+### License Compliance
+
+In compliance with the MIT License, this project:
+- Retains the original LICENSE file with Nikolay Kostov's copyright notice
+- Acknowledges the original author and project
+- Maintains the same MIT License for derivative work
+- Provides this NOTICE file for transparency
+
+### Third-Party Components
+
+This project may include third-party libraries and components, each governed by their respective licenses.
+See the LICENSE file and package references for details.
+
+---
+
+**Original Attribution (2006-2016)**: Nikolay Kostov  
+**Current Maintainer (2026-present)**: tsautier
+
+For the complete license text, see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file.

README.md

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-RatioMaster.NET
-===============
+# RatioForge
 
-RatioMaster.NET is a small standalone application which fakes upload and download stats of a torrent to almost all bittorrent trackers.
+[![Build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/16e65svfw87xdolo?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/tsautier/ratioforge)
 
-This means that it does NOT rely on your bittorrent client (uTorrent, Azureus, BitComet, ABC and etc.) and it will NOT download/upload the files on a torrent - it only can fake download/upload.
+**RatioForge** is amodern, .NET 8-powered torrent client simulator that allows you to fake upload and download statistics to almost all BitTorrent trackers.
 
-RatioMaster.NET has hardcoded emulations for the most commonly used BitTorrent clients: uTorrent, BitComet, Azureus, ABC, BitLord, BTuga, BitTornado, Burst, BitTyrant, BitSpirit.
+> **Note**: This project is a fork and modernization of [RatioMaster.NET](https://github.com/NikolayIT/RatioMaster.NET) by Nikolay Kostov. See [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) for full attribution.
 
-## Build status
+## Features
 
-[![Build status](https://ci.appveyor.com/api/projects/status/16e65svfw87xdolo?svg=true)](https://ci.appveyor.com/project/NikolayIT/ratiomaster-net)
+- **Standalone Application**: Does NOT rely on your BitTorrent client (uTorrent, qBittorrent, etc.)
+- **No Real Transfer**: Does NOT download/upload actual files - only simulates stats
+- **Wide Client Support**: Hardcoded emulations for popular BitTorrent clients:
+  - uTorrent (multiple versions)
+  - BitComet, Azureus/Vuze
+  - ABC, BitLord, BTuga
+  - BitTornado, Burst, BitTyrant, BitSpirit
+  - Deluge, Transmission, KTorrent
+  - And more!
+- **Modernized**: Rebuilt for .NET 8 with improved performance and Windows 11 support
+
+## Requirements
+
+- **Windows 10/11** (64-bit recommended)
+- **.NET 8 Runtime** ([Download here](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0))
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Download the latest release from the [Releases](https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge/releases) page
+2. Extract the archive
+3. Run `RatioForge.exe`
+
+## Building from Source
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- [.NET 8 SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/8.0)
+- Visual Studio 2022 (or later) or Rider
+
+### Build Steps
+
+```bash
+# Clone the repository
+git clone https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge.git
+cd RatioForge
+
+# Restore dependencies
+dotnet restore Source/RatioForge.sln
+
+# Build
+dotnet build Source/RatioForge.sln --configuration Release
+
+# Run
+dotnet run --project Source/RatioForge/RatioForge.csproj
+```
+
+### Running Tests
+
+```bash
+dotnet test Source/RatioForge.sln
+```
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Load a `.torrent` file
+2. Select the BitTorrent client to emulate
+3. Configure upload/download speeds and ratio
+4. Click "Start" to begin sending fake stats to the tracker
+
+For detailed usage instructions, see the built-in help menu.
+
+## What's New in 1.0.0 (RatioForge)
+
+- **Complete Rename**: RatioMaster.NET → RatioForge
+- **.NET 8 Migration**: Modernized from .NET Framework 4.0
+- **Improved Performance**: Leveraging latest .NET runtime optimizations
+- **Updated Dependencies**: All packages upgraded to latest versions
+- **Modern Codebase**: C# 12 features and nullable reference types
+- **Better Maintainability**: SDK-style project format
+
+See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md) for full version history.
+
+## History
+
+**RatioForge** is based on **RatioMaster.NET** by Nikolay Kostov:
+- Original Development: 2006-2016
+- Original Author: [Nikolay Kostov (NikolayIT)](http://nikolay.it)
+- Original Repository: https://github.com/NikolayIT/RatioMaster.NET
+
+This fork was created in 2026 to modernize the project for current .NET standards while preserving all original functionality.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the **MIT License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+
+### Attribution
+
+- **Original Work** (2006-2016): Copyright © Nikolay Kostov
+- **Derivative Work** (2026-present): Copyright © tsautier
+
+See [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) for full attribution details.
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
+
+1. Fork the repository
+2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)
+3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)
+4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)
+5. Open a Pull Request
+
+## Disclaimer
+
+This software is for educational purposes only. Use at your own risk. The developers are not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by this program.
+
+## Support
+
+- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge/issues)
+- **Discussions**: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/tsautier/RatioForge/discussions)
+
+---
+
+**Made with ❤️ using .NET 8**  
+**Based on RatioMaster.NET by Nikolay Kostov**

…oMaster.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs …ioForge.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.csSource/RatioMaster.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs renamed to Source/RatioForge.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs Source/RatioMaster.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs renamed to Source/RatioForge.Tests/Properties/AssemblyInfo.cs

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-using System.Reflection;
+using System.Reflection;
 using System.Runtime.CompilerServices;
 using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
 

Source/RatioForge.Tests/RatioForge.Tests.csproj

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+<Project Sdk="Microsoft.NET.Sdk">
+
+  <PropertyGroup>
+    <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>
+    <RootNamespace>RatioForge.Tests</RootNamespace>
+    <AssemblyName>RatioForge.Tests</AssemblyName>
+    <Nullable>enable</Nullable>
+    <ImplicitUsings>disable</ImplicitUsings>
+    <LangVersion>12.0</LangVersion>
+    <ProjectGuid>{B3828DC2-9D25-4B89-A9A5-316DCC5BAB3E}</ProjectGuid>
+    <IsPackable>false</IsPackable>
+    <IsTestProject>true</IsTestProject>
+    <GenerateAssemblyInfo>false</GenerateAssemblyInfo>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Debug|AnyCPU'">
+    <CodeAnalysisRuleSet>..\Rules.ruleset</CodeAnalysisRuleSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <PropertyGroup Condition="'$(Configuration)|$(Platform)'=='Release|AnyCPU'">
+    <CodeAnalysisRuleSet>..\Rules.ruleset</CodeAnalysisRuleSet>
+  </PropertyGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <PackageReference Include="Microsoft.NET.Test.Sdk" Version="17.11.1" />
+    <PackageReference Include="NUnit" Version="4.2.2" />
+    <PackageReference Include="NUnit3TestAdapter" Version="4.6.0" />
+    <PackageReference Include="NUnit.Analyzers" Version="4.3.0">
+      <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
+      <IncludeAssets>runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers; buildtransitive</IncludeAssets>
+    </PackageReference>
+    <PackageReference Include="StyleCop.Analyzers" Version="1.2.0-beta.556">
+      <PrivateAssets>all</PrivateAssets>
+      <IncludeAssets>runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers; buildtransitive</IncludeAssets>
+    </PackageReference>
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+  <ItemGroup>
+    <ProjectReference Include="..\RatioForge\RatioForge.csproj" />
+  </ItemGroup>
+
+</Project>

…RatioMaster.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.cs …/RatioForge.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.csSource/RatioMaster.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.cs renamed to Source/RatioForge.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.cs Source/RatioMaster.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.cs renamed to Source/RatioForge.Tests/VersionCheckerTests.cs

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-namespace RatioMaster.Tests
+namespace RatioForge.Tests
 {
     using System;
 

Source/RatioMaster.Tests/packages.config Source/RatioForge.Tests/packages.configSource/RatioMaster.Tests/packages.config renamed to Source/RatioForge.Tests/packages.config

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+Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "RatioForge", "RatioForge\RatioForge.csproj", "{C732F44B-C910-4C9B-A97F-38DFFAB3C957}"
 EndProject
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+Project("{FAE04EC0-301F-11D3-BF4B-00C04F79EFBC}") = "RatioForge.Tests", "RatioForge.Tests\RatioForge.Tests.csproj", "{B3828DC2-9D25-4B89-A9A5-316DCC5BAB3E}"
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