Here’s a quick guide for newbies on how it works and how to get started downloading torrent files.
What Is BitTorrent?
BitTorrent is an internet peer-to-peer file sharing protocol that works in a sort of decentralized fashion.
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These usually take the form of a forum and/or an IRC channel.
Since most indexers have their own private tracker, most people just refer to them both as trackers.
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As such, it’s generally good practice to seed at least as much as you download.
uTorrent is a powerhouse of an app, and easily one of the lightest to run on Windows.
This can be turned off without any problems, but it bears mentioning.
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You then open that torrent in your chosen BitTorrent and you’ve started to download!
Step by Step
First and foremost, download and install your chosen BitTorrent client.
Here, I’m using uTorrent as my chosen client on Windows.
If you’re using Mac or Linux, it won’t be too hard to follow along using Transmission.
Next, we need a torrent file.
I’ve got a torrent of Countdown’s album “Break Rise Blowing” from Jamendo.
You’ll see uTorrent popup and you’ll get a dialog with option for the specific download.
Once you’ve settled on what you’d like, you might go ahead and choose OK.
In the main uTorrent window, you’ll see your queue.
From here you’ve got the option to manage your torrents:
Getting started is just that easy.
