Version 4.0.0 Released

Announcing BTTB v4.0.0: Entropy-Aware Semantic Packing, Interactive Test Simulation Mode & Python Subprocesses!

Burn to the Brim (BTTB) has been upgraded to v4.0.0! This major release introduces deep machine learning semantic clustering using Hugging Face's all-MiniLM-L6-v2 transformer model. By simply asking BTTB to "keep similar content together", files are logically grouped by context prior to solving. It also introduces a dedicated, non-destructive "Test" simulation run mode, volume semantic coherence scoring, hybrid command-line flags, native setup installers, and unified Debian (.deb) packaging.

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Burn To The Brim

🚀 Over 190,000+ Downloads on SourceForge!

New C++20 Core Features

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Recursive Backtracking

Calculates optimal subset-sum selections in milliseconds using a completely responsive, thread-safe background architecture.

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Split-Depth Control

Establish recursive traversal waterlevels, giving you exact command over atomic vs granular directory mappings.

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RegEx Rule Groupings

Compile matching files or folders together on specific mediums utilizing standard wildcards or powerful regular expressions.

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Native Windows GUI

A super lightweight ~160KB standalone binary that runs with zero external DLL requirements, remaining 100% license-compliant.

Visual Showcase

Linux GUI

Modern GTK 4 Desktop

Designed utilizing modern GNOME Adwaita aesthetics. Integrates HeaderBars, dynamic results trees, visual capacity progress bars, and highly detailed colored execution logs.

Windows GUI

Ultra-lightweight Win32

A pure native Win32 SDK desktop application compiling to a single statically-linked binary. Features responsive shell directory lookups and an integrated, modal ISO creation window.

ISO Generation Integration

Create ISO 9660, Joliet, and Rock Ridge backup images directly within the application! On Windows, BTTB features automatic PATH fallbacks and displays easy Scoop, Chocolatey, Cygwin, or MSYS2 installation instructions to get you going instantly.

Notice for Legacy Users

BTTB 4.0.0 completely replaces the old 2.9.0 Delphi version. You no longer need to worry about installing ASPI drivers on modern Windows systems!

Environmental Goal Note: BTTB is freeware, but if you enjoy the program, please consider donating whatever you think it's worth, or (perhaps even better) take some real action for an environmental goal! That would be highly appreciated.

Awards & Featured Recognition

Featured in the renowned German c't magazine (21/2002).

Softlandmark Editors Pick (5 Stars).

Wintotal Top Tip / 6 of 6 points.

Slunecnice Editor's Tip / 5 Sunflowers (Czech).

CompletelyFreeSoftware awarded BTTB 5 Doves.

WebAttack Editor's Pick.

Rocket Download 5 Smileys.

Softonic ¡Excelente! / Essential in class (Spanish).

Nonags 5 Duckies.

Lockergnome: "... I haven't been this excited about burning things since those days on the sidewalk with the ants..."

DigiFreq: Featured program "...Best of the best..."

Tucows: "... A must-have if you spend a lot of time moving files around ..."

Note about Lockergnome's comment: I take this quote in jest. I suggest you do the same, as Lockergnome assured me it was. I've literally never in my life intentionally harmed an animal (with the exception of quick and painless deaths of parasites) and have been a vegetarian for about a decade, and still enjoyed it. If no one were allowed to make any politically incorrect statement I feel the world would become a very boring place. This statement is so politically incorrect I didn't think anyone would take it seriously, but I was wrong :)