The latest version of the BitTorrent peer-to-peer torrent program allows users to share files of different sizes from the network of the same name.
The concept of the peer-to-peer protocol (P2P) appeared in April 2001 thanks to the work of Bram Cohen. In July of the same year, Cohen launched the first torrent client, "BitTorrent". It is distinguished from other similar networks by the number of owners of the file (in BitTorrent, there is only one owner).
BitTorrent program features
The popularity of this program is also due to the unique, by today's standards, download speed. This is due to the specifics of the P2P protocol. For example, when you download a file to your computer, it does not come from a single source, but from those who have already downloaded the file and remained on the distribution. It is not necessary that the entire file is present on the network. The segments of the file that are available at the moment are coming to you from other computers, and you can download the unavailable segments as soon as you get a "peer" or "sid" with the segment you do not have. Both sid and peer are terms for another user downloading a file. The only difference between them is that the sider has already downloaded the file in its entirety and now only gives it away.
Benefits of BitTorrent
- The BitTorrent interface is simple and straightforward;
- You can not only download a file, but also perform multiple downloads simultaneously, changing their priority and transfer rate as you wish;
- It is possible to rate the distribution itself or look at other users' ratings;
- You can see full statistics of the downloaded file and data on sears and pirs just before you download it with our torrent-client;
- It is possible to search for the necessary files directly from the program. The newest search system is built in the program and displays all the results of your inquiry in the opened browser window.
But the main difference between BitTorrent and other clients of this kind is the unique possibility of working remotely with the client. This allows you to control your uploads and uploads using a web interface, but this option is only available for registered users.
The key difference in the paid version of BitTorrent Plus is the expansion of multimedia features:
- Built-in antivirus program that checks the file for malicious objects even before the download begins;
- HD media player supporting most of known audio and video formats;
- Built-in converter that allows you to convert and play files in convenient formats;
- Improved security system for remote access to the file.
BitTorrent also produces a BitTorrent that is almost identical in functionality to uTorrent. The only difference between them is the stability of the versions. With uTorrent, new versions are released more frequently, but bugs are not uncommon. BitTorrent only releases its versions in a finished and tested form.
A BitTorrent license is not required. It works on any version of Windows. It supports 53 languages in addition to English and English.
What makes BitTorrent different from others?
- Manage your downloads without interfering with other programs;
- Simultaneous downloading of multiple files;
- Independent online search for such files in order to finish downloading more quickly;
- Creation of your own torrent files;
- Detailed information about the downloaded object.
