A torrent or a torrent file is a computer file that contains meta data ( data about data ) about files and folders that need to be distributed and usually also a list of locations of trackers. Trackers are computers that help people in the system find each other and create efficient distribution groups called swarms. Torrents files don't contain the content that is being distributed, just the information about the files like their names, sizes, and their folder structure.
Why people use them:
People bring up and look at torrents because torrents contain files. These files are what they want. Files can contain all kinds of things like movies, videos, books, songs, and text files.
Who invented torrents?:
Torrents were invented by a guy named Bram Cohen. He first designed in in April 2001. He then implemented it in July 2001. He developed it as an open-source program.
Where can you find torrents?:
You can find torrents at multiple sites including The Pirate Bay, Torrentz, Extratorrent, Yify-Torrents, EZTV, 1337X, ISOHUNT.To, bitsnoop, RARBG, and many many other places.
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