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So you guys probably torrent stuff. That's alright, I do too. And you probably use utorrent and well... that's not so alright.
The newest version of utorrent contains bitcoin mining software. Your computer isn't "using its screensaver to do math". Its using your cpu to mine bitcoins. You'll see a major increase in your cpu load, and decreased preformance. If you haven't already, now is the time for a new torrent client. There are plenty out there, but I recommend qbittorrent or halite.
EDIT: okay, it's been made exceedingly clear to me that you can decline the offer. Still, utorrent is not a service to be trusted.
MustardHeadmaster
Tixati.
StringNotFound
I run uTorrent on a virtual box and I haven't updated that version of uTorrent for like..... two years...
damnedblooper
I use Tixati, its simple and sweet.
fe1od1or
Puplic Service.
bca360
+1 for all the Deluge posts.
DeviantReposter
I use Vuze
MarijuannaMakesYouGay
I always upvote puplic
WhosBarryBadrinath
is Transmission cool to use?
rasmis
It's ok. My only problem's name similarity with FTP client Transmit & Spotlight randomly choosing which to present first. Not a real issue.
cousteau
I'm not sure it works on Windows, but other than that it's OK to me.
ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
I installed it on my NAS. It gets its knickers in a twist every so often, and I need to run a script to get it to work again.
beautyinthorns
I use bitlord.
thunderrunner
seriously? BitLord is super flawed. it's also banned from most torrent trackers.
oSunde
me2
iheardicanputanythinghere
qBitTorrent :)
Avenged7x85
1. Just use Tixati, it's better and 2. Just decline the offer. :-/
BatmanIsJustOkay
<3 Tixati
neticon
Try Tixati ! It gives you a lot of freedom !
TanstaaflTovarisch
This whole post is BS. You can decline to install any 3rd party app offered by uTorrent install. proof ->
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DarthFutuza
There are more than one install packages going around, some lie some don't.
TanstaaflTovarisch
I would suggest getting the install package from the site then, no where else.
TrappedInTheLocker
There was a time with uTorrent before where even declining would result in it installing something by Conduit[something something]. I think.
agentphilosoraptor
Conduit Search Protect, changes homepages and sets up a proxy, I work on computers for a living and see it almost everyday
fantastapotamus
what is this, proof for ants? also
TanstaaflTovarisch
Unless you are on mobile there's no excuse not to know that imgur resizes hover or left click views. Right click -> new tab.
fantastapotamus
what if I am on mobile? huh? huh? ok, I'm not, but I could be. and where would your snark get you then?
Joesycop
Reportedly it still installs the software.
sirpipthegreat
No, it doesnt.
TanstaaflTovarisch
Reported by who? OP? Find me a real source.
alfsimen
It did not ask me, and it's still installed and running in the background :(
TanstaaflTovarisch
and still nothing. No occurrence. No version running. Just uTorrent.
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alfsimen
I updated from an older version, did not install.
ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
The point is, they lied about the program they wanted to install to start with.
TanstaaflTovarisch
At what point?
ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
saying it is running distributed research projects for charity, when it's actually a bitcoin miner.
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ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
not telling people that for every $1 extra on their electricity bill nets them 0.00235c is dishonest. They also don't mention that (1/2)
TanstaaflTovarisch
Eh, that's a fine line, doesn't matter though, don't have to install it if you don't want to.
ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
The reports are a silent install happens for some people. People on here are saying declining still installs it, but I can't find anything
TanstaaflTovarisch
Epic Scale wasn't even offered to me on my work computer. I'll have to test at home on my win8 box.
alfsimen
It did not ask me either, and it's still installed and running in the background :(
TanstaaflTovarisch
Not running here.
attackofthequokka
alfsimen
You are free to believe whatever you want :)
wazbat
What's the process called?
alfsimen
EpicScale I think, have uninstalled it now. Was luckily easy to get rid of.
lens4life
I've utorrent, recently updated it but I don't see that process in task manager. Maybe I'm the special.
sacherjj
Don't use uTorrent newer than 2.2.1
Totaljester
When was it updated to that version?
sacherjj
May 18, 2011. http://www.oldapps.com/utorrent.php?old_utorrent=8134#download-section
Totaljester
Wow, alright, thanks. Didn't think this one has been out this long for people to find this stuff out.
Inmate45
I've used bitlord 1.1 forever.
thunderrunner
seriously? BitLord is super flawed. it's also banned from most torrent trackers.
CaesarSalad
Vuze for the win
CoconutCyclone
Vuze tries to install malware on it's user too. You can hit no but it will still install it on you.
CaesarSalad
I've had that happen before, and managed to get rid of it all on my own. And yes, I would like a cookie. :P lol
CoconutCyclone
Being able to get rid of it isn't the problem. The problem is you say no and it does it anyway. It's complete bullshit.
CaesarSalad
Yeah, it's a pain.
KallickObs
Tixati! Do it.
InstanitySpark
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zigzagHD
Transmission is the best torrent software
deflationary
Switched to Transmission during that brief interval when uTorrent put up an ads box. It does exactly what I want it to and nothing more!
TheFoxInTheSnow
I love Transmission, but can't use it on windows as far as I know.
rockiesmagicnumber
Hear Hear
Cassiraa
I'm a big fan of Halite, it's small and simple.
agumonkey
transmission-cli #neckbeard
gothink
love me some transmission-cli, use it for various backends in conjunction with transmission RPC
ApexCactus
Thanks, I actually erased Utorrent and installed Transmission because of you xD (I checked it before, of course).
kishinlemming
Transmission has horrible user controls, though. (At least on Ubuntu.)
JoeyFunk
Or you could click decline like you can do for every other offer they try to install.
CyberAkuma
Some have reported it still installed anyway
WoahOhOhAhAhAhAaaaHahAhAh
they lied
only90skidswillgetthis
You can. However, it is still shady as it's not a desirable "offer", and only installed by people who are unaware what they are installing
CONFESSlONBEAR
Considering this is the only way uTorrent is able to exist as is, I don't mind it at all. No one should be clicking away blindly.
WoahOhOhAhAhAhAaaaHahAhAh
then they shouldn't own an internet connected computer
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DarthFutuza
As a programmer, this is a despicable and dishonorable practice - regardless of how long scum have been doing it for.
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DarthFutuza
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/61/Cow_udders02.jpg ?
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DarthFutuza
I'm talking more about the fact that some of the install packages for it going around, install it even if you decline.
brady03
I've never had a desirable offer from a program.
only90skidswillgetthis
Well I mean something like "x time of free McAfee" would be something that some people might actually want. A litecoin miner is not.
CrookedMan
McAfee? I thought it was agreed that McAfee was the least effective 'antivirus' program ever.
only90skidswillgetthis
That would be pretty silly to say since the free signature based scanners will take their signatures from McAfee and Norton.
only90skidswillgetthis
Also, some people won't want it. You being one of them is not the point. Nobody wants to pay electricity to enrich a spammer.
DarthFutuza
It isn't, but it certainly isn't the most effective by a long shot.
only90skidswillgetthis
In addition, McAfee is not just one program. There are no free replacements for McAfee's entire product suite in an enterprise.
thegr3Ek
switched over to Deluge a year ago after getting tired of keeping old ass versions of uTorrent without the bloat, haven't looked back
ShaunDreclin
Woo Deluge brofist
alt159
Deluge has never let me down
rasmis
Am I the only one who expected puppies?
Zeffner
Yes.
SquiggleWizard
Couldn't you just decline?
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NanoPi
if you support other people using utorrent they might recommend it to other people without helping them avoid the adware and in-app ads
SylvesterAlone
Seems like you declined one answer already.
TheHart
I'd squiggle, would you?
objectorbit
It will always install the offer, and often it cannot be uninstalled without using anti-adware software.
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
User error.
only90skidswillgetthis
This is false. The issue in its true form is still shady. But we don't need to present user level mistakes as fact.
objectorbit
I was apparently given older info. At the time I read what I did, it was thought it installed 100% of the time. 1/2
objectorbit
but apparently it doesn't always install after all. Glad to be wrong. Some are reporting it installing, though.
only90skidswillgetthis
Yeah well I don't like to think of myself as an idiot but I have definitely been fooled before by uTorrent installer while thinking I didn't
objectorbit
I was working off of bad info apparently. at the time I read the info, it was thought to install 100% of the time
objectorbit
Hmm, looks like the news report I read was edited after the fact...http://www.engadget.com/2015/03/06/utorrent-bitcoin-miner/
fuppy
I've been using 2.2.1 for years. I hear 1.8.6 is also good. You can get them from oldapps.com
bob7l
Older versions may contain many vulns, save yourself and use qBittorrent. It's opensource, and coded in mainly C++!
mem0man
Blessed be to 2.2.1
dfsniper
I prefer tixati
icanttellyouitsasecret
Thank You.
souldout
No old versions because the lack of magnet grabbers? Use Deluge.
itsnotmyfaultyoufail
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Ryoken3D
1.x has some serious security flaws. 2.2.1 is the last good version, before it bloated with crap. It's also the most widely accepted one.
Gaunah
Or you just use some other open source client, like qBittorrent.
tetrisfriendsman77
1.8.3 here
stalkingintensifies
2.2.1
iguessidontknowhowtospellimaganative
This. I tried a few others and they all SUCKED. Hard.
WasThatAFartOrAShart
All praise to 2.2.1!
G0MeatCube
From the heavens form the heathens
Wimble
commenting for future me
TaylorLately
2.2.1 for life. Thanks to What for opening my eyes!
kornot
Move along...
mudamudamudamuda
2.2.1 USERS UNITE
RunThemJewelsFast
Replying to come back to this
RelevantForOnce
ding a ding ding 1.8.1 reporting in
MrDendeStyle
what about 3.3?
RexBry
This, right here. I find a program that I like and does what I want, I loathe to update it.
CONFESSlONBEAR
I'm using 1.8.6. It's perfect. I didn't even know there was a newer version. At least now I know not to upgrade. Finally, imgur is useful!
prassel
you should upgrade, versions before 2.2.1 has quite severe exploits
wellnowwellnowwhoa
There is always a newer version of everything that is installed on your computer.
Obi1Cannoli
Favorite
laziestmanintheworld
Same here
Chergam
Is there anything specific about that version that is special?
Imghurrr
Probably before they were bought out and became all bloated and full of ads and extra "features"
d1d1t4t3hlulz0hl4wdy
2.0 for life
Superbekz
ayyyy fellow 2.0
Lvaneede
Does it support Utorrent Remote?
ScaleScentedAnalDildo
2.2 here. There was something shitty with the new version so I never upgraded and never needed to.
RoboLuddite
I didn't even end with 2.2.1 intentionally, it's just the point I happened to stop bothering to update it.
Oombli
Help! I uninstalled my newer uTorrent, then went to oldapps.com for 2.2.1, but Chrome wont let me install? Reckons it's malware.. Chrome pls
Oombli
I managed to d/load with Chrome thru uptodown.com..
AryaArryWeaselNanSaltyCatofthecanalsBethNoOne
Download it with explorer or firefox
TaylorLately
Why don't u just torrent it?
BlueHyperGiant
Also, oldversions.com is well known and has been around for a while. It has all versions.
BlueHyperGiant
Sorry, it's actually: oldeversion.com (without the 's')
prassel
older than 2.2 is not good, it cointains a flaw making it easy for someone else to take control
CondescendingCunt
2.2.1 here as well. Fuck all later versions.
bluesuits
Based 2.2.1
TheBlackxRanger
2.0.4 here
tradderjohn
2.04
TheBlackxRanger
same here
tinyhandproblems
2.0.4 and zero issues for years.
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grayjedi
Yeah I download 1.18TB torrents every day.
TaylorLately
I know people that have 10k+ torrents in 2.2.1 without any problems... What's ur point?
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RoboLuddite
We're still waiting for the point.
edisonslightbulb
Err, not exactly. I just installed the update last night and clicking "Decline Offer" still lets you install.
kishinlemming
Yeah, that's not a User Agreement or Terms of Service. It's voluntary.
misteremjay
Or just use Deluge.
Glyd
https://www.reddit.com/r/utorrent/comments/2xyiz7/utorrent_installs_trojans_on_my_computer/
AHorticulturistIsJustANerdyGardener
In reality, he clicked "accept offer" and doesn't know how to uninstall a prgram.
PartyMagician
It also reportedly still installed the "offer"
serahplz
do you have any link of those report?
blurredlimes
That's not true.
objectorbit
It does. It will always install the offer, and often it cannot be uninstalled without using anti-adware software.
Answer42
Will a malware bytes scan stop it?
LiruJ
So that's where it came from, I had ads on Imgur for ages thinking my adblock stopped working then my computer became unusable after restart
whitter86
What's the best anti adware software?
SneakySloth
I was able to just go under my control panel and uninstall EpicScale, and still haven't seen it in my processes.
kmikl
Ditto. I have the current version and it does not install anything, even after uninstall/reinstall with auditing, there is no adware.
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ThatsMySecretCapImAlwaysHorny
http://www.epicscale.com/ and I can tell you that bitcoin CPU mining is probably about 0.00001% efficient.
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kmikl
Declining the offer does NOT allow the miner to install. You have to allow it to run using the UAC anyhow.
cameronnn
Even on a Mac?
Leithoa
Yes even on a mac. This isn't an exploit in the operating system, it's an exploit in the user.
gilliamv
Malware is malware, but why bother writing malicious software for such a small number of users?
cameronnn
Halp. What do I do?
AetherMcLoud
So it's an offer that can't be refused?
Asaltycashew
Get out.
HeadlessBodyofAgnew
kmikl
No. It does not. If you decline the offer, it will not install. I've audited the install process, and once you decline, installation /1
Natrist1
While you may be accurate on EpicScale, you are not for the rest of the malware/adware that often comes packed with uTorrent. Tested with MB
kmikl
Granted. My comments were strictly regarding Epic Scale. I haven't had problems with anything if I explicitly deny it on installation, YMMV
kmikl
2/ of uTorrent carries on just fine. If anything else attempted to install within the UAC session, it has to be signed by the same
kmikl
3/ Manufacturer. EpicScale signs it's software, so that's plainly impossible. A silent install after the fact is a lot less likely, as
TheNextHafthorBjornsson
What does updating uTorrent even do? I've been using the same one I downloaded like last year this time without updating and been fine.
greenf1sh
Add more advertising? Which never made sense to me since it's minimized when used...
PaigeTrail
I'm on the same boat as you. I'm also curious ^_^
quadralol
The biggest thing is that some trackers will blacklist old versions making you unable to download from them.
LCTDeuce
lucky for my my tracker blacklisted any version past 2.2.1
carabia
True, but some trackers will also blacklist newer versions (due to stuff like not seeding but appearing outward like you are)
LCTDeuce
aye, mine blacklisted for this reason
ssj3icecap
I've been using the same install since 2012. Right before the adverts got added.
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LCTDeuce
yeah! brother from a different mother
helagos
Do you have a site where we could download an older version?
LondonRook
Generally speaking running old software isn't a best practice when you're worried about security.
DarthFutuza
If you're concerned about security, maybe you shouldn't be torrenting?
PunkassUnicorn
I agree, I was tricked into updating "because security".... I'm not a smart man.
Denamic
Torrenting is used everywhere, not only for piracy. Like in some game updaters to accelerate speeds and reduce server load.
DarthFutuza
Who said anything about it being only used for piracy?
SneakySloth
Torrenting isn't all bad! Please stop making torrenting a synonym for piracy, torrenting is good!
DarthFutuza
I didn't say that. I'm talking about the fact that torrenting on a machine (by definition of its nature) exposes it potential attacks.
ostiniatoze
my uncle had a friend who didn't even connect his machine to the internet, just used it for typing and printing.
DarthFutuza
Well he'll probably never know what malware is...
ssj3icecap
2.2.1 master race
LCTDeuce
me too!!!!!!
tablecat
uTorrent has been shit for a very long time. 2.2.1 was the last good release.
powertree
Or just use an old version of utorrent
whyexactly
I haven't updated since they started adding bloat, 2.1.4 or something is what I'm on IIRC.
kaIIe
Still using 1.8.5.
misteremjay
Use Deluge on Windows. http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download Free and light weight.
Trespas
This. I'm still using version 2.2.1 of uTorrent w/o problems on any trackers. It's the last version without adware, I think.
deathbonker
Yep, I keep it on an external HD too, never know.
thedeg
I tried installing 2.2.1 on my fathers computer, taking the .exe from my own server and it automatically installs 3.0... Annoying
Trespas
Yeah, it does that if you're connected to internet when you first run the exe. Just disconnect and it should install the old version.
Trespas
Had to try it on a unused win8 laptop just to be sure. The old version installed just fine from a copied exe after disconnecting wlan.
thedeg
Like i suspected then. I went with some other program instead.
iclearlyhavetissues
I'm on 1.8.4. My friend sent me an article yesterday about how to get rid of ads on utorrent and I was all, "what ads?"
Sugarcrotch
I had gotten a new version a ahwile back when my hdd um collided with the floor but it was easy to turn the ads off
ILikeToCallItLostWages
Seriously. Who upgrades anymore?
Sugarcrotch
When the computer force reboots
RetConMan
More like sidegrades*, or possibly downgrades*
Cheomesh
Who ever did?
causamortis1
uTorrent has been crap for a while now anyway.
MrConfuzed
figured that out as soon as the ads appeared. was like, why are you downloading your ads instead of my torrents?
GrouchyMarx
This. IMO it was great once, but now it's gotten really bad really fast. I'm using Tixati and I really like it.
Gmayor61
I disabled the screen saver. Take that, software!
arghnard
what screensaver and how do i disable it?
jediprincess
i don't leave it running in the background, either
Cheomesh
Screensavers are so 90's D:
Thristen
Cheomesh
:D
ASense0fPurpose
Oh god, the memories.
CONFESSlONBEAR
Seriously, talk about an unnecessary waste of battery life.
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
Deluge. Actually open source, no adware.
GokulRG
Switched to Deluge when I came to know about this shady stuff that utorrent is into... Switched to deluge immediately... Best ever!!
AnnoyingBlueKobold
Taxiti
lukalock
Does it have a mobile app?
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
Not to my knowledge, but it is open-source, meaning someone would be able to build a working client app, if one was motivated
scavar
Commenting for memory!
DoomEndures
Been using Deluge since the day I saw an ad on uTorrent. +1
thalaen
Seconded. Deluge = win
mech999man
It also easier to use a seed box with, than uTorrent is.
tomalt
I've converted to deluge very recently, loving it. The interface is a little clunky but it's 99% the "polish" of the commercial ones.
kgbofficer
It's basically the exact same interface and setup as utorrent and bittorrent, just a little less polish. That's it.
zenixity
Comment for later
DarthFutuza
I'm feeling a bit lazy, does it work off of a thumbdrive (no install)?
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
I believe so, but not 100% sure. I've just started using it recently myself.
Yay295
No, but you can get Deluge Portable which will.
OptimusToaster
Link cause you are lazy http://portableapps.com/node/23566
Tyoccial
Beware of Daquan's girlfriend's dad. I just have a feeling due to your name... Also danke sehr for the link!
DarthFutuza
You are a nice toaster.
Neosnc
Thanks I'm going to try this.
TheOtherAccountone
Dot
Phinet
Can't upvote this enough.
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Majawat
There's an RSS plugin I may or may not use. http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Plugins/YaRSS2
rashdanml
You can install a plugin. YaRSS2 works very well.
WXMRTN
How do I seed in Deluge? Looks like it downloading the files again and I do not want that.
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
AFAIK, it should seed when the download finishes, but you'd have to check the documentation.
WXMRTN
Okey, thank you.
handsomecs
how are you guys searching for torrents? just started using Deluge and I have no idea how to search for new ones.
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
There's a certain bay... typically full of ... swashbuckling adventurers... that is back online.
handsomecs
didn't know it was back
boltgolt
Have you heard of this really nice search site? It was called "Googlo" or something.
kgbofficer
I'm taking my chances with the new thepiratebay.se, it's risky but so far has worked for me. If you want something more secure/safer there's
kgbofficer
oldpiratebay.org which is run b">ohun">un by isohunt, and I also like bitsnoop.com and kickass.to. I haven't had any issues with them, but look them up
kgbofficer
And do your own research before just trusting some random interneter such as myself
Emjayen
"Written in: Python". Yeah, no thanks.
47MexicanWhoopingLlamas
Seems a little bigoted, but OK....
DAZQS
What's the matter with Python?
LimitDoesNotExist
It's a snake. Nobody trust a snake.
kaaltet
What's the world coming to if we can't trust the integrity of piracy software.
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plainoldfool
I don't use uTorrent specifically, but I do use torrents to download and distribute linux distros such as Ubuntu and Mint.
steakfight
Except it's not "piracy software": it is just P2P software for a very efficient, very popular file transfer method.
MrFastZombie
It's not piracy software though. It's data transfer software.
chinablue
Porn.
kmikl
http://unchecky.com/ <-- Just use it.
ToastedEggSandwich
Torrents are a great way for small sites to reduce bandwidth usage when distributing their software.
kamosey
I invoke the right of parley.
Xielothan
File sharing.
redic
vindik8or
Roads are the number one location for vehicular crime. If we got rid of those we'd get rid of crime.
DavidBrooker
- RIAA lawyer, 54, J.D.
catsruleeverthingaroundme
We're fucking doomed.
unfeaxgettable
OH THE HUMANITY
DavidBrooker
BitTorrent is a protocol. This statement is essentially equivalent to the government assuming you're a terrorist because you encrypt emails.
CaptainScarfish
I also use BitSync, which is a backup solution based on torrent technology.
ninmonkey
Torrent is method of transmission. Like the postal service. Has nothing to do with what you use it for.
DidItForScience
Bit Torrent is legit and not just piracy. A lot of game software use the protocol for updates. WoW being the first I knew of.
DoctorSpaceDog
Torrenting is a legitimate way to transfer data, it just happens to be an easy way to facilitate piracy as well.
asdfkeyboardman
Many games used or still use torrenting for downloading updates: Many MMOs, League of Legends, Company of Heroes, Blizzard games, et cetera.
BinToss
Tixati. Best one I've used so far.
SanAnStrangler
Torrent programs (in general) are not "piracy software". Not all torrents are illegal. A LOT are legitimate and sometimes necessary.
icommentingifs
grislycastle
Why does this have so many upvotes..?
Amythyst
Because good sarcasm.
shallowdrown
Because people are stupid.
DaftSkunk
Piracy is dishonest, and you can always trust dishonest software to be dishonest. Honestly, it's the honest software you need to watch out 4
anon24601
Haha, nice.
vinnyk
You never know when they're going to do something incredibly..........stupid *throws you floppy disk*
SanAnStrangler
Torrenting isn't illegal. It's a legitimate way to transfer files. Torrenting things with restrictions to mass distrobution is.
DaftSkunk
It was a jack sparrow quote.
SanAnStrangler
Distribution*
theromans
WE'RE LOOKING AT YOU NORTON
only90skidswillgetthis
NoItsACardiganButThanksForNoticing
norton has caused major outages at my last company. 1 for not catching a virus, the second for overloading our exchange server's CPUs
dpidcoe
Then it found 4 viruses the next scan, etc. until it filled up the guys hdd with quarantined viruses. Company switched to MSE soon after 2/2
dpidcoe
I once saw norton flag the virus in its own quarantine folder and quarantine it. Then it was like "wtf! 2 viruses!" and quarantined them 1/2
GrumpyCommentDispenser
BitTorrent the company tries hard to become an actual legitimate business. With rather mixed results, as it would seem.
slagath0r
good on them
Ellimem
I do some music production, and I know many bands in the DIY scene that upload their own music to torrent sites. Some for free, others not.
ninjagaidensigma
It is one of those programs where, if you're not reading really carefully during installation, you end up with bloatware or even malware.
costyn
BitTorrent the company is not the authors of uTorrent!
GrumpyCommentDispenser
They bought it and now it is their semi-official client. The original author went on to help create Spotify.
costyn
Oh I didn't know that. Thanks.
CaptainScarfish
Torrenting is the #1 way linux distros are downloaded.
GreenFox
Use Deluge. Open Source BT client. fantastic too. UI and daemon are separated by a network protocol so it's easy to manage remotely.
MakeItAGoodOne
Stealing money that rightfully belongs to Microsoft.
asdfkeyboardman
This is the right amount of sarcasm.
ManLonG
Not if you pay your $699 licensing fee!
PeachesTheDestroyer
Yeah, but the #1use for torrents isn't Linux distros.
dpidcoe
Wait, what? You mean my friends lied when they said they were paying for seedboxes and rackspace to help people get all of the linuxes fast?
TheLordLucifersBannedAccount02
No. Your friends are cool.
Disto
Also is the way the big MMOs cut down on distribution costs.
krauraurgg
Yup. Have fun distributing that 1 GB content patch to ten million subscribers without it.
Robby94LS
Why would someone torrent a Linux distro when you can download them free anyway from the distro site!?
odraencoded
Alert! The Poe's Law is now under effect. Alert! The Poe's Law is now under effect.
conniecpu
The distro sites usually have .torrent links. It's always downloaded faster for me.
Robby94LS
I learn something new on here almost ever day! :-) Thanks!
arbogast
Because it helps the distro maintainer(s) cut down on server and bandwidth costs. Also usually much faster than direct download.
holomanga
What do you think torrenting is?
Robby94LS
I just assumed anything in a torrent file type that had to be extracted. Also though it was more P2P rooted.
dpidcoe
It is P2P, that's the entire point of it. No centralized location to bottleneck on like if you pull a distro over FTP or HTTP.