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Swoit · 06-25-2003, 11:37 PM

It's a very clever technology, and was designed by the inventor as a way of distributing large ISO files of linux/freebsd distributions when they come out.

In fact, slashdot now gives out bittorrent links to download ISO's of new releases when they come out.

Essentially, there is one person with the original copy. If people start downloading it, then they have bits of the original. If you are missing some part of it, your client will get it from other people who have your missing parts.

very clever stuff IMHO

Steve

06-25-2003, 11:37 PM
Swoit Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: www.Swoit.com Posts: 256	It's a very clever technology, and was designed by the inventor as a way of distributing large ISO files of linux/freebsd distributions when they come out. In fact, slashdot now gives out bittorrent links to download ISO's of new releases when they come out. Essentially, there is one person with the original copy. If people start downloading it, then they have bits of the original. If you are missing some part of it, your client will get it from other people who have your missing parts. very clever stuff IMHO Steve __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.