Terminology
Learn the words used on Ameibo!
- BitTorrent BitTorrent is a method for downloading data from multiple sources.
- Torrent Torrent is a small file which contains information about the data you want to download.
- Peer A peer is another computer on the internet that is sharing the file you wish to download. Typically a peer does not have the complete file.
- Seed A computer that has a complete copy of the file you are downloading.
- Availability A indication of the numbers of complete copies that are availible to you. If the number is less than 1 you may not be able to download the complete file.
- Tracker The server that coordinates all the BitTorrent Clients. Upon opening a torrent, you contact the tracker and receive a list of peers to connect to.
- DRM DRM stands for Digital Rights Management. It is an common name for a number of methods to control access and distribution of digital media.
- Revenue The income you will receive for sharing one full copy of the movie.
- BitTorrent client A BitTorrent client is the software you use to download files using the BitTorrent protocol.
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