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BitTorrent round up
Product reviews > Software > BitTorrent

Internet rules normally dictate that the more people trying to download a file, the longer it's going to take. BitTorrent turns this rule on its head – speeding up as more people jump on board.

Thanks to its cunning method of sharing out pieces you've already downloaded to others that haven't got them while you're still grabbing the bits you need, its distributed nature makes it an incredibly efficient way to transfer large, popular files.

But despite its bad rap, BitTorrent software offers more than pirate movies and music. With more and more sites offering BitTorrent downloads to cut down on bandwidth use – from band endorsed live gig recordings to independent video productions – you'll need a decent program to get the most out of it.

GET STARTED WITH LEGAL DOWNLOADS

With the software reviewed here you can share files with your friends and family or download quickly and easily from the internet. To find new files to download you'll need somewhere to look – try these sites which specialise in legal downloads:
Legal Torrents www.legaltorrents.com
FreeWorld http://freeworld.hopto.org/phpBB
DataGalaxy www.datagalaxy.net

Also, check your favourite download sites for a BitTorrent option – you'll be surprised how many are making the leap.

Product Price Reviewed Rating
Azureus Free Apr 2006

Azureus If you want maximum flexibility when it comes to using BitTorrent, then Azureus is the feature-packed program of choice. more..

µTorrent Free Apr 2006

µTorrent If you want a quick and easy way to get started with BitTorrent, then µTorrent requires very little configuration to get going. more..

ABC Free Apr 2006

ABC If you're after a clean, trouble-free interface to lead you on the way to BitTorrent goodness then ABC fills the criteria admirably. more..

BitComet Free Apr 2006

BitComet BitComet can look confusing at first, lacking the simplistic design of its rivals with lots of information on show. more..

Official BitTorrent Client Free Apr 2006

Official BitTorrent Client The official program from the makers of BitTorrent is the most basic, lacking many of the bells and whistles of other applications. more..



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