Cross-platform Microsoft Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)

The Microsoft Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) protocol is used to transfer files (downloads or uploads) between a client and server and provides progress information related to the transfers. I am looking for a developer to implement a version of the Microsoft BITS client protocol library that can be used on Mac OSX and Linux-varients. BITS is bundled in XP SP2, but we would like a solution that we can use on other platforms. In conjunction with this client library, I would be interested in having one develop the server-end of the BITS service as a Servlet/Java library to handle file uploads. One can learn more about BITS on the Microsoft website. [login to view URL]?frame=true After this work is completed, we might consider releasing it under an open source license. ## Deliverables 1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done. 2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables): a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment. b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request. 3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement). ## Platform Primary focus is Mac OSX, a Linux port would also be useful.