BitComet
 

Anyone used it? is it any good?

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Yes and yes :D

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Thanks, i've downloaded it already and running it now, getting some good speeds too

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its not the software that decides your speedsbut the sources you connect to

ps:

download a program called peerguardian and always run it when using torrents

it blocks out university servers and govenment servers who will report your activities to your internet provider blah blah blat etc etc

just google it , its free but like condoms dosnt come with a 100% gurentee but lessens teh chance of getting busted

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I've never tried bitcomet but i know of at least 1 site that banned the client for whatever reason.
I'd recommend Azureus, but utorrent is supposed to be very good.

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yeah a few sites that req u to upload aswell as download have banned bitcomet cuz the program doesnt allow them to track what ur uploading so they cant b sure if u r sharing etc

bit lord is almost identical

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I would also recommend UTorrent, i used to use BitTornado but that was very memory hungry and slowed the computer right down, BitComet is banned on the site i use so i`ve never used it so cant say how good or bad it is.

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I use Azuerus , i find it very reliable.

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I've recently switched to Azureus.

I just fancied trying it out and quite like it.

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i also use a usefull torrent search site, whis searches for a torrent and gives you a list of the sites were it is available . cant remember name of it. i am at work at minute, but when i get home i will look in my favs and edit my post. very usefull site

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Nice one acidtech :engsmil:

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ok the site is

http://www.torrentz.com/

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I tried utorrent for a couple of months but found that it was very slow in uploading. I've moved on to Azureus which has been pretty brilliant.

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Did you set the ports properly in utorrent? I've recently switched to it (from azureus) because it takes up a LOT less memory, and speed should depend on the torrent not the software you're using..

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I think so, but admit that I'm quite new to this. I reckon it might be better for me to stick with Azureus.

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most sites are banning Bitcomet... Utorrent is the best

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yeah i stopped using azureus cuz it was so memory heavy

i use bit lord - identical to bit comet but not barred from alot of sites

so u can use as u please

www.mininova.org

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bit lord is also being banned by many private trackers

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as far as i'm aware the prob thats coming with bitcomet doesnt exist with bitlord...

its all about flaggin and sendin info back to the tracker as to how much u've uploaded...

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Now then just to show how much a techo-phobe I am just what is it that this thread is about? Please bear with me and treat me with kid gloves and the gentle wisdom that you all seem to show and share.

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The best software for file sharing downloads via the web. Handy for films TV progs and music in some cases. There are quite a few and I several including the one built into my browser.

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Ber, it's a tool which assists in the downloading and uploading of tv programmes and video stuff. I'm a novice too, and have really struggled with this peer to peer stuff. All I need now is a good conversion package!

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conversion package?

convert what?

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junetta , by conversion do you mean xvix,avi etc to dvd format?

if so i find that if you are not technically minded then nero ultra latest release is the one for you.
it lets you create your own menu's , you can convert almost anything with it . i recommend you give it a try.

if thats not what you were asking for then you need to be more specific

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Thanks Acidtech, that was exactly what I was looking for. I managed to find a free download, a month's trial, and tried it out this afternoon.

The picture is perfect but I found that the timing of the sound is a bit off. I'm not sure where I went wrong with that but will give it another go.

Cheers

June xx