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\title{Sufyaan's Website}
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\author{Sufyaan's Website}
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\section[Why You Should Torrent]{Why You Should Torrent}\label{why-i-use-terminal-apps}
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\textbf{16 July 2023}
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\textbf{Category: }Technology
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I believe that everyone should download most of the files they use
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through torrents as much as possible. This is because of its philosophy
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to share and contribute. It has numerous advantages as well.
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\hypertarget{myths}{%
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\subsection[Myths]{Myths}\label{myths}}
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First, let\textquotesingle s clear a few myths about torrenting.
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\hypertarget{torrenting-is-illegal}{%
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\subsubsection{"Torrenting is illegal!"}\label{torrenting-is-illegal}}
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No. Torrenting is not illegal. This is the most common myth about
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torrenting that scares people off. Torrents are a way to share files of
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all types and this also includes illegal files and copyrighted material.
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If you get caught torrenting files that are copyrighted, then the owner
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of the file has the right to take action. However, you torrenting a
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Linux ISO or a file that is in the public domain and free for anyone to
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use is not illegal. In fact, it is recommended to prevent censorship.
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\hypertarget{torrenting-is-only-used-to-pirate-material}{%
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\subsubsection{"Torrenting is only used to pirate
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material!"}\label{torrenting-is-only-used-to-pirate-material}}
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While there is some truth in it, \textbf{it is not used only to pirate
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material.} Torrenting is an amazing way to share files with numerous
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advantages.
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\subsection[Advantages]{Advantages}\label{advantages}}
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Torrenting has numerous advantages, mainly:
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\textbf{RELIABILITY:} Files are not hosted on a single source. If a
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file is popular and being seeded by many people, it is practically
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impossible to shut down its torrent.
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\textbf{FLEXIBILITY:} You can pause, stop and resume downloads at any
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time.
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\textbf{SPEED:} Torrents help download a file faster than tradition
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downloads if you find good seeders close to you.
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\textbf{UNCENSORED:} Files that are being torrented can include
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material that is being censored by governments. These files can be
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shared to people living in all countries.
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\textbf{CONTRIBUTE:} If you have a lot of bandwidth, it is trivial to
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contribute by seeding a file.
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\textbf{ORIGINAL:} Files are in their original format. There can be no
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modification by a central source.
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\end{enumerate}
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Let us expand on the points. Firstly, torrenting is reliable because
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files are not hosted on a single source. It is common for websites to be
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taken down and the files along with it. This causes issues if you are
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looking for a file urgently but the websites that had the file are all
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taken down. Secondly, flexibility. If you download files normally from a
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web browser, closing the browser on accident or your laptop battery
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running out of charge will stop the download. After you turn it back on,
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you will have to start the download all over again. This is not the case
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with torrents as they take random pieces of your file from many people
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and piece them together after the download is over. This means that the
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order of the pieces do not matter while the file is downloading and it
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is easier to stop the download and continue it months later.
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Torrenting has a speed advantage. If you are in Asia and the server you
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are downloading a file from is in the United States, you will have an
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incredibly hard time downloading it. The speed will be painfully slow.
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However, if you torrent the same file and it is popular enough, there is
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a high chance that someone near you is seeding the file. This means that
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the file downloads swiftly.
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Torrenting is also a tool used to combat censorship. If there are any
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files that a government does not want its citizens to view, torrenting
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allows individuals from outside the country to share it with citizens of
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the government in question.
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You can contribute heavily by torrenting. After you finish downloading
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(leeching) a file, you begin a process known as seeding. Seeding is a
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process in which you start sharing the file you have with other people.
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This is helpful for many people as, without seeding, there would be no
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torrents. The whole philosophy of torrents is to be a good person and
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share the files you have with other people.
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Originality is also a factor in torrenting. With torrenting, you can be
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sure that a file is the same file that you should be downloading and
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that there is no modification or tampering with the file.
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\hypertarget{things-to-remember}{%
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\subsection[Things To Remember]{Things To
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Remember}\label{things-to-remember}}
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Do not pirate illegal content. ISPs will block your service after a few
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strikes if they take it seriously. Do not be a leecher. A leecher is
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someone that downloads a file from a torrent but does not seed it. If
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most people are leechers, then the torrented file is unlikely to thrive
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as leechers take and do not give back. Let your ratio reach to at least
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1.05:1 to give back how much you take and also to allow for failed
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downloads to be compensated for.
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Be smart when downloading torrents. Make sure you have enough disk space
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and verify and scan for viruses.
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\hypertarget{conclusion}{%
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\subsection[Conclusion]{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}}
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Torrents should be used whenever possible. They are reliable, fast,
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prevent censorship, allow people to contribute easily, are flexible and
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cannot be manipulated easily. Just keep in mind to give back to the
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community by seeding and do not download illegal media.
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