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Free P2P & Bittorrent Download Software

 

BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications protocol. BitTorrent is a method of distributing large amounts of data widely without the original distributor incurring the entire costs of hardware, hosting and bandwidth resources.
When data is distributed using the BitTorrent protocol, each recipient supplies pieces of the data to newer recipients, reducing the cost and burden on any given individual source, providing redundancy against system problems, and reducing dependence on the original distributor. This makes Bittorrent an extremely popular method for file sharing.


BittorrentBitTorrent

BitTorrent is a freeware program used for uploading and downloading files via the BitTorrent protocol. BitTorrent was the first client written for the protocol with the similar name.

The BitTorrent client enables users to search for and download torrent files. BitTorrent is easy to install and use, but it is not the BitTorrent client with the most advanced features.

The current client enables a range of features including multiple parallel downloads. It also intermediates peering between itself, source file servers; trackers, and other clients, thereby yielding great distribution efficiencies. The client also enables users to create and share their own torrent files.


These ".torrent" files which are needed to download files can be found on torrent user community websites. The largest torrent sites at the moment are:

Bittorrent features:

  • Lightweight client
  • Local peer discovery
  • Configurable bandwidth scheduler
  • Global and per-torrent speed limiting
  • RSS Downloade

 

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Azureus download softwareAzureus

Azureus is a Java-based BitTorrent client, with support for I2P and Tor anonymous communication protocols.

Azureus offers more advanced features than the BitTorrent client, for example each individual download is highly configurable.

 

Azureus features:

  • Azureus allows users to specify maximum upload and download speeds and is configurable.
  • Azureus allows users to open some files that have been completed before the entire torrent from within the program.
  • Azureus can serve as its own tracker, allowing users to share their own files with others without uploading it to any site.
  • Azureus supports Message stream encryption, an anti-throttling method. Peer exchange and the magnet: URI scheme are supported.
  • An integration with the Nodezilla Grid Network is implemented as a plugin, enabling the anonymous storage, sharing and publication of torrent files.
  • Azureus also features multiple ways of viewing a file, such as Swarm, Peers, and Pieces.

It is possible to add extra functionality to Azureus by installing plugins.

 

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BitComet dowload softwareBitComet

The BitComet client is a P2P file-sharing program compatible with the BitTorrent protocol, one of the most popular P2P protocols designed for high-speed distribution of large files.

BitComet supports simultaneous downloads, download queuing, selected downloads inside a torrent package, Mainline DHT, fast-resume, protocol encryption, disk cache, speed limits, port mapping, peer exchange (PEX), UDP NAT traversal, proxy, and IP filtering. BitComet contains an embedded Internet Explorer window which enables users to search for torrents within the torrent client.

BitComet features:

  • First and last portions of media files are prioritized, allowing file previews.
  • Configuration is automatically set to match the connection type.
  • Memory cache is used to reduce the read/write frequency of the PC hard drive.
  • BitComet users behind a NAT can connect with each other by UDP.
  • Auto-configures certain firewalls and NAT devices using UPnP.
  • Prioritization of individual download files.
  • BitComet uses the Kademlia (mainline) DHT to operate even when the tracker is offline.
  • Support for Multi-tracker, utf-8 extension, and UDP tracker Protocol v2.

 

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LimewireLimeWire

LimeWire is a P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing client for the Java Platform, which uses the Gnutella network for locating and sharing files. Limewire is available as a freeware version. LimeWire also encourages the user to pay a fee for access to LimeWire Pro with more advanced features and more protection against virusses.

LimeWire features:

  • easy installation and use
  • advanced search functions from within the application
  • "Swarm" downloads from multiple hosts for faster file downloads

 

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eMule download SoftwareeMule

eMule is a P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing program for Windows. eMule started in May 2002 as an alternative to eDonkey2000, eMule now connects to both the eDonkey network and the Kad network.

The distinguishing features of eMule are the direct exchange of sources between client nodes, fast recovery of corrupted downloads, and the use of a credit system to reward frequent file uploaders. eMule saves bandwidth by transmiting data in zlib-compressed form.

 

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uTorrent download softwareµTorrent

µTorrent (or uTorrent) is a freeware proprietary BitTorrent client for Microsoft Windows. uTorrent is available in many different languages. uTorrent is specifically designed to use minimal computer resources while offering functionality comparable to other bittorrent clients such as Azureus or BitComet. The uTorrent software received consistently good reviews for its feature set, stability, performance and support for older hardware and older versions of Microsoft Windows.

 

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