Torrenting Lets You Share Large Files

Torrenting is a method to download large files from the Internet. It is very different from routine downloads. Instead of downloading a file from a central network in one go, a torrent breaks the large file into small pieces called ‘packets.’ These packets are downloaded and shared from a network of computers downloading the same file as you. This is called the Peer-to-Peer network to download files. If one source of download is inactive, you can depend on other sources to download the file. The torrent file you use keeps track of which user has which packet and the alternates for you to download. During a regular download, downloading a large file can take a very long time and can even cause the server to crash if many users are trying to download the same large file simultaneously. Torrenting resolves these issues as the packets are taken from multiple servers. Every user who downloads a torrent is called a leecher and acts as a mini-server. This significantly lowers the load on the network and makes it straightforward for users working…