05-31-2003, 02:21 AM
Quote:Bit Torrent is a noncommercial tool for distributing files. It's extremely easy to use. Downloads are started just by clicking on hyperlinks. Downloaders get pieces of the file from the original server, and from anyone else who is downloading. The more people there are downloading the same thing, the lower the burden on the central server, and the faster everyone's downloads get, due to sharing with each other. The more, the merrier!
more can be found here. I've used it a few times, but I don't care for it and it's really only useful if you're trying to get a file that's new or semi-new. If you try to get a copy of LOTR:The Two Towers, it'll either take forever or not at all.