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− | A '''BitTorrent client''' is a computer program that handles downloading and uploading BitTorrents. | + | A '''BitTorrent client''' is a computer program that handles downloading and uploading files using the [[BitTorrents]] protocol. |
==Personal== | ==Personal== | ||
− | + | I saw my friends using a variety of BitTorrent clients in the early 2000s, but the first one I used was [[Shareaza]] since I already had it installed for peer-to-peer file sharing. Finding it quite lacking, I switched to [[uTorrent|μTorrent]] which I used for years. However, as that program kept removing features and adding ads, I eventually replaced it with [[QBittorrent]], which is what I use now. | |
==Programs== | ==Programs== |
Latest revision as of 09:02, 2 August 2022
A BitTorrent client is a computer program that handles downloading and uploading files using the BitTorrents protocol.
Personal
I saw my friends using a variety of BitTorrent clients in the early 2000s, but the first one I used was Shareaza since I already had it installed for peer-to-peer file sharing. Finding it quite lacking, I switched to μTorrent which I used for years. However, as that program kept removing features and adding ads, I eventually replaced it with QBittorrent, which is what I use now.
Programs
Name | Platforms | Notes |
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QBittorrent | BSD, Linux, Macintosh, Windows | Favorite. Good replacement for μTorrent. |
μTorrent | Android, Linux, Macintosh, Windows | Adware. |
Shareaza | Windows | BitTorrent was tacked on. |
Vuze | Android, Linux, Macintosh, Windows | Severely bloated. |