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12-22-2003, 03:24 PM
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How do I use Bittorrent?
As the title suggests, how would I go about using one. I downloaded the program and have the .torrent file, but I am unable to connect. Any help would be much appreciated.
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12-22-2003, 03:59 PM
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Once you have the client program installed you should just be able to double click the torrent file and it should start .. but it sounds like you have either a firewall or router that needs configuring to make it work if you get connect errors, either that or the torrent you're trying to download is now dead
try looking http://www.dessent.net/btfaq/#errmsg or here http://btfaq.com/serve/cache/25.html for the solution
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12-22-2003, 04:18 PM
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You need torrent files to start downloads; it's not a network like kazaa. You'll have to find torrents depending on what you're looking for. www.suprnova.org is a place to start. BTW, leave your uploads on after finishing dling or you're a jerk! 
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12-22-2003, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by maalox
You need torrent files to start downloads; it's not a network like kazaa. You'll have to find torrents depending on what you're looking for. www.suprnova.org is a place to start. BTW, leave your uploads on after finishing dling or you're a jerk! |
lol, my isp sent me an formal letter that i have maximized my upload limit.
my upload limit is 5 gigs, i uploaded 33gigs last month. they threatened to cut my services.
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12-22-2003, 06:24 PM
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HAHA. Sounds like you need a new ISP.
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12-23-2003, 06:45 AM
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2 Nemisis8u: well, everything you need is a torrent client, this for example: Burst!, after installing it just doubleclick the .torrent file, chose where to download and that's it...
the second thing you need is allow incomming connections on these ports: 6881-6999 ... if your ISP has firewall, that you cannot tweek, then you're pretty much doomed...
btw: Here's an excellent Guide on the torrent thing...
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12-23-2003, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Overmind
if your ISP has firewall, that you cannot tweek, then you're pretty much doomed...[url]
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Ah crap, I think that I got one of those 
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12-23-2003, 01:54 PM
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In XP there is a way to remove that firewall.
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12-28-2003, 09:41 PM
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^ Please tell me how
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12-29-2003, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemisis8u
^ Please tell me how
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View network connections -> right click the connection with which you are connected to the internet, chose Properties -> Advanced -> uncheck the "Protect my compter ..."
that of course removes only the "XP firewall" not the one your ISP might be protection you with...
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12-29-2003, 03:02 PM
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thnx  , atleast I know how to take it off my computer
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"Well, we don't care how bad-ass some dude's naturally aspirated Honda S2000 motor is; if you go up against 900-plus pushrod ponies and 750 pounds of earth-shaking torque with a wrong-wheel-drive econobox, you're gonna get a fast and furious old-school ass-whipping."
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