Download:Methods
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There are many ways of downloading warez from the internet. This is not an exhaustive list, as this will be edited by people with more knowledge.
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BitTorrent
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications protocol. It works so successfully because users are rewarded for uploading while they download thus creating a true sharing architecture. WNTorrents (a WarezNET affiliate site) now has a bittorent tracker (server) for users to privately and securely download.
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FTP
FTP or File Transfer Protocol s quite a common method for people to get their warez. However, there are many different levels here. An FTP usually runs on port 21, and is best accesses when using a FTP client. The most popular client is FlashFXP. However, most FTP links can be accessed through a web browser though there are exceptions.
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HTTP
HTTP or Hypertext Transfer Protocol is the standard method for transferring data over the Internet. It is how users download pages, images and sounds from day to day use. As a result, you can download warez using this basic method of transfer.
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Rapidshare, Megaupload and other free hosts
By using HTTP as the method of transfer, many websites have been created to gain commercially from the sharing of files. This method is becoming more common, with free hosting services like Rapidshare, Megaupload coming long. They generally work by the purchase of premium accounts and encourage free users to purchase premium accounts to improve their download speeds or wait times.
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P2P
Peer-to-peer (P2P), is a common form of downloading. The most popular programs for P2P sharing are Limewire, Kazza and Bearshare but due to anti-piracy group pressures the number of users on these networks is declining. Often, you will find virus's and bad files while using these, but for things like single songs they can be great.
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IRC
People use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to get their warez, and sometimes warez groups can form over irc where they share their releases with other members. These are almost always private and require a password to join. There is probably a small percentage of people who use this method to get their warez regularly.
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Usenet
Usenet is a global, decentralized, distributed Internet discussion system that has been used by people for warez download for years. Users either require a Usenet account provided by their ISP or they will be required to purchase a Usenet account from a number providers.
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Bulletin Board Systems (BBS)
A bulletin board system (forum) is exactly what WarezNET.NET is, it is a forum. People sign up to a forum and post links to files which they want to share. In return for sharing their files, they get to see other peoples files. A major problem with this is that there are few ways to control the sharing to leeching ratio.
