whats a torrent?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jto, Jul 16, 2008.

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    ok so i guess i'll show my lack of knowledge here but what is a torrent? i've heard its a great way to download everything from entire albums of music to dvds to copies of windows. someone please shed some light on this for me.

    thanks!
     
    jto, Jul 16, 2008 IP
  2. Cylon

    Cylon Peon

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    #3
    JTO. It's a way to download files.
    You need a program to download the torrent file.

    One of the most popular programs is at http://www.bittorrent.com
     
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    #4
    "Bittorent is a method for delivering content more efficiently to a consumer that enables pieces of content to be simultaneously delivered from more than one distributor. BitTorrent is one of several peer-2-peer protocols."
     
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    TheMarketingMadman Well-Known Member

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    very well put....... did you come up with that yourself or wiclopedia....?
     
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  6. jto

    jto Peon

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    wow..... its a whole new downloading experience. thanks for all the advice guys.
     
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    lolllsssss good one
     
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    mikey1090 Moderator Staff

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    #8
    Couldn't have said it better myself.
     
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    Which will save you loads of money.
     
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    Shazz Prominent Member

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    How long did that take you to do that?
     
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    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    are you feeling lucky? :D
     
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    Its a website that does it for you.. takes 1 second
     
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    longer than it would have taken to just answer his question....but I made a point and that is what is important.
     
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