Downloading via Torrent

Task Force · 02-10-10, 07:50 PM

I think you would be safe with GWX 3... If you download a torrent from just some random site... you might get something tho...

CaptainHaplo · 02-10-10, 08:08 PM

Torrents are as safe and unsafe as any other style of download. Like any file you download from anywhere - you want to scan it to insure its safe before you use it. Torrnets are simply another way to share files. Basically, you are getting a file from one or more sources - but you don't know these people. So do you want to just "trust" a file or files that you download from unknown sources? I wouldn't advise it.....

If you have a 1 GB limit though (and that is ungodly low), you don't want to do any file sharing - GWX is 1.33 GB's in size - so it alone would run through your limit. Torrents really allow you to pull the file from multiple sources - but all that data is coming through your connection and counting against you. As for sharing what you have - make sure its legit to share it, and then check to see if your charged. If so, then I would again advise against it.

There are legitimate uses for torrent downloads - like GWX. You can discuss the issue/use of torrents themselves (barring Neal correcting me that is) - but do NOT discuss using torrents (or any other form of p2p/sharing) that involves illegal software.

Torrents themselves are not inherently bad - it is simply the usage that they are sometimes (unfortunately nowadays more often than not) applied that makes people raise the initial eyebrow.

NeonSamurai · 02-10-10, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

There are legitimate uses for torrent downloads - like GWX. You can discuss the issue/use of torrents themselves (barring Neal correcting me that is) - but do NOT discuss using torrents (or any other form of p2p/sharing) that involves illegal software.

Just to affirm the above, Haplo is absolutely correct as far as the official policy here. You can discuss torrents provided you are only discussing the legal uses of it only. Do not discuss anything that has to do with illegal file sharing, cracks / no cds, pirated software or other media, etc.

Stoker · 02-11-10, 01:58 PM

Thanks for your help. If its common courtesy to seed a torrent for a week, does that mean you have to leave your pc turned on and connected to the web all week?. During a download of a torrent what happens if you lose your connection part way through (or the kids turn off the pc). Can you still surf the net will downloading or seeding torrents.

Cheers

NeonSamurai · 02-11-10, 02:20 PM

It is common courtesy to seed back as much as you downloaded (if you download 1gb you should upload 1gb back to the torrent). It doesn't have to be continuous, you can leave and rejoin the torrent as you wish, and do other stuff on the internet at the same time (unless you connection is very slow or something), if downloading/leeching the torrent will resume where it left off, if uploading/seeding you will continue to upload.

ETR3(SS) · 02-10-10, 08:10 PM

Hmm I think that might be a gray area, leaning towards the dark side. As far as them being safe from spyware/viruses/malware etc. that's a chance you take sometimes depending upon the source. Also if you're on a limited plan I wouldn't recommend it either.

02-10-10, 07:50 PM	#1
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I think you would be safe with GWX 3... If you download a torrent from just some random site... you might get something tho... __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

02-10-10, 08:08 PM	#2
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Torrents are as safe and unsafe as any other style of download. Like any file you download from anywhere - you want to scan it to insure its safe before you use it. Torrnets are simply another way to share files. Basically, you are getting a file from one or more sources - but you don't know these people. So do you want to just "trust" a file or files that you download from unknown sources? I wouldn't advise it..... If you have a 1 GB limit though (and that is ungodly low), you don't want to do any file sharing - GWX is 1.33 GB's in size - so it alone would run through your limit. Torrents really allow you to pull the file from multiple sources - but all that data is coming through your connection and counting against you. As for sharing what you have - make sure its legit to share it, and then check to see if your charged. If so, then I would again advise against it. There are legitimate uses for torrent downloads - like GWX. You can discuss the issue/use of torrents themselves (barring Neal correcting me that is) - but do NOT discuss using torrents (or any other form of p2p/sharing) that involves illegal software. Torrents themselves are not inherently bad - it is simply the usage that they are sometimes (unfortunately nowadays more often than not) applied that makes people raise the initial eyebrow. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

02-11-10, 02:20 PM	#5
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	It is common courtesy to seed back as much as you downloaded (if you download 1gb you should upload 1gb back to the torrent). It doesn't have to be continuous, you can leave and rejoin the torrent as you wish, and do other stuff on the internet at the same time (unless you connection is very slow or something), if downloading/leeching the torrent will resume where it left off, if uploading/seeding you will continue to upload. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

02-10-10, 08:10 PM	#6
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Hmm I think that might be a gray area, leaning towards the dark side. As far as them being safe from spyware/viruses/malware etc. that's a chance you take sometimes depending upon the source. Also if you're on a limited plan I wouldn't recommend it either. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

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02-11-10, 01:58 PM	#4
Stoker Watch Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 19 Downloads: 70 Uploads: 0	Thanks for your help. If its common courtesy to seed a torrent for a week, does that mean you have to leave your pc turned on and connected to the web all week?. During a download of a torrent what happens if you lose your connection part way through (or the kids turn off the pc). Can you still surf the net will downloading or seeding torrents. Cheers