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28.04.2009 10:10:37

I discover the wonderful world of file sharing about
two weeks ago. Forgive me but I am slow. The Bit Torrent
application is included with the Ubuntu operating system
since the very beginning and I often wondered what that
small handle icon is about. That and the fear of catching
a virus or worm (from my windows days) kept me from
exploring the torrent world of file sharing.

With the coming Ubuntu 9.04 download I thought I try
other methods of getting my linux. I brushed up on my
torrent lingo and read the basics and protocols of the
community. I have since used the service to download a
half dozen or so of software and music files. Great so
far. Some torrents are faster than others, with some
members of the torrent community unable to reign in their
emotions especially about very slow connections.

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