Your torrenting software of choice...

[muddi900]

Yes, its a verb now. BitTorrent is the most popular p2p protocol and everyone has atleast tried it. I use utorrent because it is the most complete software for this purpose.

So what do you use? Post even if you have only tried it once.

NOTE: Unless a mod allows, stay away from discussions of what you use it for.

[BLeeP]

We used to use BitComet, but it blows really hard so everyone should stay far far away from it. We use Utorrent now, and although I haven't used it too much myself, it looks a lot better than BitComet. *shivers*

[Vandabo]

I voted for Vuze, but I use an old Azureus client that I never update. It was the first client that I got to work with my router and everything, and as such I just keep using it. It has all the features I need.

[neutralism]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

[President Fred]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

You're a barrel of laughs. What's this Visa you speak of? ;)

[The Iron Weasel]

Huzzah, torrenting is no longer faux pas! uTorrent baby!

[violent]

What's torrenting? Also, I use Vuze.

[boratika]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

Hmmm....

Can't seem to find this option on any of my favourite open-source software's sites.:confused:

We used to use BitComet, but it blows really hard so everyone should stay far far away from it. We use Utorrent now, and although I haven't used it too much myself, it looks a lot better than BitComet. *shivers*

uTorrent, not Utorrent, because it's actually μTorrent, but that's not an option when using just the roman alphabet. μ is the SI prefix for micro.

[shodan2020]

I use Torrentstorm. It's pretty old, but it's the only torrenting software I've ever used and it gets the job done.

[muddi900]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

BitTorrent can be used for legal applications, or so I've been told.

[Shjinta]

*Other*

Bit Lord for a long time now. Simple and it works.

[neutralism]

Hmmm....

Can't seem to find this option on any of my favourite open-source software's sites.:confused:

You can probably find it for use through a "Donate" link on those sites, although it may be through another company other than Visa for payment.

For downloading the open-source software itself, usually there is a link for a direct download through your browser.

BitTorrent can be used for legal applications, or so I've been told.

I think the OP said not to discuss use, but I believe you are right. However, I find it easier just to download those applications direct from the official sites themselves, similar to what I mentioned to Boratika above. :)

[Raen]

BitComet. I was using uTorrent but couldn't get it configured to get through my uni's firewall for some reason. BitComet worked and I've never remembered to change back now that I don't have to worry about the uni system.

[boratika]

For downloading the open-source software itself, usually there is a link for a direct download through your browser.

Don't know if you tried to download the new Open Office today, but the site got hammered so hard it came down completely. A direct download was not an option.

Bandwidth isn't free, nor is it infinite. I can download directly (well I couldn't today), leeching their bandwidth, or I can download from anyone offering me their bandwidth and in turn offer my all read paid for and unmetrered upstream bandwidth to anyone who desires the program easing the hosting costs for the content provider.

Honesty time: Which do you think is the ethically superior path for me to take? And which do feel embodies better the open-source philosophy? (those are separate questions, they don't require the same answer)

[neutralism]

Honesty time: Which do you think is the ethically superior path for me to take? And which do feel embodies better the open-source philosophy? (those are separate questions, they don't require the same answer)

I don't understand. Open-source sites like ubuntu.com offer both direct download and torrent links for distributions. Not to mention they offer purchase of physical ubuntu dvds (which uses the Visa payment software I alluded to earlier).

It seems like they offer choice for convenience. Why would one choice be more "ethically superior" to the other? And if a true open-source site offers all of these choices, don't you think that they all fall under their same single philosophy? :confused:

[boratika]

I don't understand. Open-source sites like ubuntu.com offer both direct download and torrent links for distributions. Not to mention they offer purchase of physical ubuntu dvds (which uses the Visa payment software I alluded to earlier).

It seems like they offer choice for convenience. Why would one choice be more "ethically superior" to the other? And if a true open-source site offers all of these choices, don't you think that they all fall under their same single philosophy? :confused:

I don't mean their actions, I mean my actions. What's the best thing for me to do both practically and karmicly.

Randomish side note: I have donated to Ubuntu in the past and will in the future (as well as other open-source/free projects)

[neutralism]

I don't mean their actions, I mean my actions. What's the best thing for me to do both practically and karmicly.

Practically? I guess whatever method gives you the download the fastest so you can use your resources for other things and thus creating efficiency. It would probably depend more on what level of access you personally have and how close (route-wise) you are to a download server.

For karma? I guess whatever method does the most in not involving having the people who worked on the software lose their jobs and not be able to feed their families due to lack of financial support.

(I have to admit, I do not have a clue where you are going with this... :confused: )

[NoName]

I use uTorrent. I switched after using Azureus for ages. uTorrent has most of the same features but is a ton smaller.

[Jackel]

Torrentflux-b4rt. A linux based client that I have running on an old comp I've converted to a file server.

Really does the job well, lightweight, secure, etc.

If I'm out of town and on my laptop I use uTorrent.

[Young Al Capone]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

Between this and your username, you sure seem like the life of the party.

Either way, I use micro torrent.

[Mike Kelehan]

utorrent 1.7. They screwed up too much in 1.8. 1.8.1 is probably better, but since 1.7 is all I need, I don't see myself upgrading.

[Bingley Joe]

Transmission!


Side note: why, whenever there is a discussion of Bittorrenting, does there always have to be some tedious sanctimonious prick trolling the thread insinuating that everyone who uses it is a filthy thief?? WHY??

Get over yourselves, tedious, sanctimonious pricks!! If you insist on making those judgements, there is a much redder and blacker site out there that will gladly welcome you to the fold..

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

Wait a second --- downloading music is legal right? If not, I have never done it in my life, nor have I ever touched a computer. Or looked at one.



Vuze

[muddi900]

*Other*

Bit Lord for a long time now. Simple and it works.

FYI, the intrawebs hates bit lord.




I think the OP said not to discuss use, but I believe you are right. However, I find it easier just to download those applications direct from the official sites themselves, similar to what I mentioned to Boratika above. :)


My comment was sarcastic. I have downloaded 2 legal torrents ever. Nine Inch Nail's The Slip(lossless) and free version of Ghost. I do donate to websites when I can though.

Torrents mostly save open-source companies bandwidth.

[Goronmon]

Torrents mostly save open-source companies bandwidth.And Blizzard. ;)

[Slack3r78]

For karma? I guess whatever method does the most in not involving having the people who worked on the software lose their jobs and not be able to feed their families due to lack of financial support.
If we're talking open source, guess which one that is? The torrent. It is far more affordable to distribute large software distributions via torrent than it is to host the same files on a single pipe. I intentionally use torrents for this kind of software for that reason even when the torrent is slower.


Also, OT: Transmission.

[LordDon]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

Phil?

I started with Azureus/Vuze and have just kind of stuck with it.

[boratika]

Phil?

Glad someone else said, so I didn't have to.

[Young Al Capone]

Oh! I get it.

[Aggort]

There is no way in hell uTorrent wouldn't win out on this. A few years ago I would have said Azureus, but now that it's become bloat, it's just not worth it. uTorrent is only getting better too and supposedly are working on a partnership with TPB.

[Alkanos]

I use BitTornado myself. Sure, it's pretty spartan, but it gets the job done. Maybe if I used BT more often I might want something with more features though.

[Shadowstorm]

uTorrent 1.8

[MalReynolds]

UTorrent Of course

[Sandman]

No option for the official client? That's what I use. I used to use Vuze but it turned into a memory hog.

[jeffbax]

Transmission is the best! So lightweight.

[KingGorilla]

I use the Opera browser, and if you don't then the terrorists have won.

[pomeroy]

I use ABC.

It sucks, but it's not important enough for me to change.

[Johan]

BitTorrent is the most popular p2p protocol and everyone has atleast tried it.

False .

[Spectre-7]

No option for the official client? That's what I use. I used to use Vuze but it turned into a memory hog.

Funny thing... Bram Cohen and co bought uTorrent a while back, and the official client is now just uTorrent with a different face. I voted uTorrent, but I'm actually using BitTorrent (6.1.1).

[neutralism]

Between this and your username, you sure seem like the life of the party.

I like your username. You named yourself after a guy who got rich off of prohibition laws. :)

Transmission!


Side note: why, whenever there is a discussion of Bittorrenting, does there always have to be some tedious sanctimonious prick trolling the thread insinuating that everyone who uses it is a filthy thief?? WHY??

Get over yourselves, tedious, sanctimonious pricks!! If you insist on making those judgements, there is a much redder and blacker site out there that will gladly welcome you to the fold..

I think you are being extremely harsh with the OP. :(

The OP made the statement of not talking about what you use torrenting for probably out of concern for the site and its potential (or existing) relationships with developers.

If you automatically assume that the OP, by making the caution statement, is insinuating that everyone is a "filthy thief," you may have a legal point, but you have to admit, the OP's concerns are certainly based on reality to a significant degree. So while you feel your own personal "sanctimonious judgment" in this matter is correct, I think you should take more care for people's feelings by avoiding namecalling.

If we're talking open source, guess which one that is? The torrent. It is far more affordable to distribute large software distributions via torrent than it is to host the same files on a single pipe. I intentionally use torrents for this kind of software for that reason even when the torrent is slower.

That is fine all around. So the question is, why do many of these open-source sites offer direct download links instead of just doing the torrent route exclusively? If torrenting saves money and resources, surely a company, particularly if they run on donations, would avoid direct downloads like the plague. There has to be a reason why they do it, otherwise, if I understand you correctly, it would be financially irresponsible.

[boratika]

I think you are being extremely harsh with the OP. :(

The OP made the statement of not talking about what you use torrenting for probably out of concern for the site and its potential (or existing) relationships with developers.

If you automatically assume that the OP, by making the caution statement, is insinuating that everyone is a "filthy thief," you may have a legal point, but you have to admit, the OP's concerns are certainly based on reality to a significant degree. So while you feel your own personal "sanctimonious judgment" in this matter is correct, I think you should take more care for people's feelings by avoiding namecalling.

I sure hope that was intentional.

[Bingley Joe]

I sure hope that was intentional.

Whatever it was, it was hilarious!

[Goronmon]

So the question is, why do many of these open-source sites offer direct download links instead of just doing the torrent route exclusively?Because not everyone is capable of running BitTorrent clients. I know while I was in college, all BT traffic was blocked, rendering it useless. Would have sucked not to have access to any open source projects at all. So yeah, they provide direct downloads for a good reason, unfortunately for you.

[KingGorilla]

Also, if you run a Tor for security, BitTorrent is useless. Though you can luck out and access foreign media streams.

[Heretic Machine]

μTorrent is my client of choice.

[Xerxes]

And Blizzard. ;)

http://www.worldofwar.net/gallery/data/500/downloader.JPG

[OrangePulp]

"Other(please specify)" is my vote.

For specification, I use Visa's online payment software.

Gentlemen, I think we've got our first official troll of CoG. That sure didn't take long.

I use µTorrent. I always pronounce it you-torrent, which annoys a friend of mine, as it's technically micro torrent.

[muddi900]

I think you are being extremely harsh with the OP. :(

The OP made the statement of not talking about what you use torrenting for probably out of concern for the site and its potential (or existing) relationships with developers.

If you automatically assume that the OP, by making the caution statement, is insinuating that everyone is a "filthy thief," you may have a legal point, but you have to admit, the OP's concerns are certainly based on reality to a significant degree. So while you feel your own personal "sanctimonious judgment" in this matter is correct, I think you should take more care for people's feelings by avoiding namecalling.



You're serious?:confused:

Gentlemen, I think we've got our first official troll of CoG. That sure didn't take long.

I use µTorrent. I always pronounce it you-torrent, which annoys a friend of mine, as it's technically micro torrent.

I pronounce mew-torrent. I know a lot of people do.

[Karak]

Utorrent without latest upgrade and have begun making torrents for my pals and such when I write things or need to trade documents and items. Good times.

[TrackZero]

Wait a second --- downloading music is legal right? If not, I have never done it in my life, nor have I ever touched a computer. Or looked at one.



Vuze

It is in Canada. It's what we pay a tax on media for. Unless Bill C-61 passes. *shudder*

[TrackZero]

I think you are being extremely harsh with the OP. :(

The OP made the statement of not talking about what you use torrenting for probably out of concern for the site and its potential (or existing) relationships with developers.

If you automatically assume that the OP, by making the caution statement, is insinuating that everyone is a "filthy thief," you may have a legal point, but you have to admit, the OP's concerns are certainly based on reality to a significant degree. So while you feel your own personal "sanctimonious judgment" in this matter is correct, I think you should take more care for people's feelings by avoiding namecalling.


Actually I think any statements made in the OP are referring to that "other" site many of us came from, where the owner was a prick when it came to torrents as a technology and refused to recognize it as anything other than a tool of piracy. Many a thread there was filled with debate over it. You may be looking to far into this.

Edit: Oh, and your username. Ugh. Man, really? I mean, really?

[Slack3r78]

Gentlemen, I think we've got our first official troll of CoG. That sure didn't take long.
Listen to this man. He knows what's up.

I use µTorrent. I always pronounce it you-torrent, which annoys a friend of mine, as it's technically micro torrent.
Or not. ;)

[neutralism]

Because not everyone is capable of running BitTorrent clients. I know while I was in college, all BT traffic was blocked, rendering it useless. Would have sucked not to have access to any open source projects at all. So yeah, they provide direct downloads for a good reason, unfortunately for you.

Why is it "unfortunate" for me? My vote is tied to a method that uses direct download links almost exclusively. :confused:

Gentlemen, I think we've got our first official troll of CoG. That sure didn't take long.

I voted and stated my specification per the poll instruction. If the initial post I made in this thread was posted in a pro-torrent piracy forum, then I would definitely be an "official troll" as you so eloquently typed. But this is not a pro-piracy forum nor do I believe that anyone here indulges in the practice. Therefore, it would be logical to assume that no one should feel "trolled" by my post.

The fact that this seems not to be the case assumes that either I was wrong in assuming the de-facto legality concerning our fellow CoG members torrenting activities in regards to this situation or that you, OrangePulp, believe that our fellow CoG members are "filthy thieves" and that your stereotypical labeling of me as a troll is warranted.

Either way in this matter, I prefer to live under the impression that everyone is on the up and up. You can explain your insinuation of rampant mass thievery or not as you like to everyone else. Good luck! :)

You're serious?:confused:

Of course, I'm serious. :confused:

Do you think I would spend my personal time going through the trouble of defending your initial post just for hahas and heehees? :mad:

Actually I think any statements made in the OP are referring to that "other" site many of us came from, where the owner was a prick when it came to torrents as a technology and refused to recognize it as anything other than a tool of piracy. Many a thread there was filled with debate over it. You may be looking to far into this.

I haven't criticized anyone's choice of torrenting software. If you relook the thread, many people seemed to have a problem with mine. Seriously, what does it matter how someone wants to download software? One guy even wanted me to give both an ethical and karmic rating for each downloading option! :confused:

Edit: Oh, and your username. Ugh. Man, really? I mean, really?

As I stated earlier, I was given approval. What if I requested "wearsafetybelts" for a username? Do you think the Anti-Seatbelt Fundies would get on my case as well? (Hey, "wearsafetybelts" is 15 characters and could be a real Gamertag, too... :) )

But, come on, if we are going to go that route, let's look at a few usernames in this very thread. We have a historically murderous Persian leader and a historically murderous prohibition-era gangster. My username may make you go "ugh" and that's fine as I just wanted it to match my Gamertag for simplicity. :)

(Hell, one particular CoG member has a username that sounds like something you catch on your feet. It doesn't bother me, though...)

[Young Al Capone]

I like your username. You named yourself after a guy who got rich off of prohibition laws. :)

Thank you, I like it too. It is a song.

If I ever change my handle I think maybe I will name myself after some tyranical historical figure.

[roboninja]

I feel like I'm in fucking church. I hate church.

[muddi900]

Of course, I'm serious. :confused:

Do you think I would spend my personal time going through the trouble of defending your initial post just for hahas and heehees? :mad:


[/i]

Really? 'cause he was certainly wasn't talking about me. He was talking about you.

[boratika]

Does anyone understand what he means when he says "fundie", 'cause all I can think of is:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/boratika/fundies.jpg

[Young Al Capone]

Fundies is a derogatory term for Christain fundamentalists here in the states. Maybe it isn't necessarily derogatory, or exclusive to Christians, but I have never heard it used with a positive conotation or not referring to Christians.

And those underwear don't look fun, they look unconfortable, restrictive and completely non-functional. Must I always have someone else with me?

[boratika]

Fundies is a derogatory term for Christain fundamentalists here in the states. Maybe it isn't necessarily derogatory, or exclusive to Christians, but I have never heard it used with a positive conotation or not referring to Christians.

And those underwear don't look fun, they look unconfortable, restrictive and completely non-functional. Must I always have soneone else with me?

Agreed on the underwear.



So I guess it's a term like Xbot and that sort of thing.

[Young Al Capone]

So I guess it's a term like Xbot and that sort of thing.

Exactly, just a derogatory term used mostly by detractors.

[boratika]

Exactly, just a derogatory term used mostly by detractors.

Yeah, and they make it sound like the other person the one who doesn't consider anyone else's point of view. It's perfect.

[Young Al Capone]

Yeah, and they make it sound like the other person the one who doesn't consider anyone else's point of view. It's perfect.

What really burns me about it is how well it works.