Topic: BitTorrent

PJ24 · March 15th, 2006

Alright computer dudes, help a guy out here.

I'm trying to watch a "BitTorrent" video. I downloaded the BitTorrent thing, it did it's little upload deal for about 15 mins.

Now what do I do?

chinese-canadian · March 15th, 2006

I think you have to wait until it is finished downloading

the BT software will find seeds (people who finished the downloading) and leechers (who are like you, still downloading) and the software will hook you up with them and exchange information...

wait until it is finished, then you can enjoy your video

PJ24 · March 16th, 2006

If finished downloading, but I can't get it to play.

KC72 · March 16th, 2006

How you downloaded a client? if so you might need codecs if it's video, try VLC player.

http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

bulldogg · March 16th, 2006

Aye, you will need the codecs to be sure before you can watch it and it has to be complete. Most movies take 30-45 minutes to download even on ADSL or cable internet connections. Are you using Ares or Limewire?

PJ24 · March 16th, 2006

I downloaded from BitTorrent.com and got a the DivX codec (tried to play the file through its player, didn't work). The file is still sitting under "My Videos" as a .zip, but the bittorrent program (it did take about 30 mins) said it was downloaded.

These things are really confusing. I figured it would just open and play, but nadda.

Jäger · March 16th, 2006

Did unzip it? What type of files are in it?

sunb! · March 16th, 2006

Install your favourite zip tool, double click the file and either choose to unzip the file(s) or play directly from the archive. In case you need codecs you will be notified.

Marinerhodes · March 16th, 2006

Ayup, need to unzip it before ya can use it (innuendos abound). You AF guys..even a jarhead like me knows that!

chinese-canadian · March 16th, 2006

use http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC

it can play EVERYTHING...

and dude....dont mind me..but what video are you watching....usually bittorent videos are naughty ones

March 15th, 2006	Post 1
PJ24 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	Post; BitTorrent Alright computer dudes, help a guy out here. I'm trying to watch a "BitTorrent" video. I downloaded the BitTorrent thing, it did it's little upload deal for about 15 mins. Now what do I do? __________________ Ugh.

March 16th, 2006	Post 4
KC72 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	How you downloaded a client? if so you might need codecs if it's video, try VLC player. http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ __________________

March 16th, 2006	Post 5
bulldogg Milforum's Bouncer Gear	Aye, you will need the codecs to be sure before you can watch it and it has to be complete. Most movies take 30-45 minutes to download even on ADSL or cable internet connections. Are you using Ares or Limewire? __________________ "The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental." - John Steinbeck

March 16th, 2006	Post 7
Jäger Centurion Gear	Did unzip it? What type of files are in it? __________________ \"I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.\" -- General George S. Patton

March 16th, 2006	Post 8
sunb! Forum Barbecuer Gear	Install your favourite zip tool, double click the file and either choose to unzip the file(s) or play directly from the archive. In case you need codecs you will be notified. __________________ Per Qualitatem Optimum Robur

March 15th, 2006	Post 2
chinese-canadian Banned	I think you have to wait until it is finished downloading the BT software will find seeds (people who finished the downloading) and leechers (who are like you, still downloading) and the software will hook you up with them and exchange information... wait until it is finished, then you can enjoy your video

March 16th, 2006	Post 3
PJ24 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	If finished downloading, but I can't get it to play.

March 16th, 2006	Post 6
PJ24 Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	I downloaded from BitTorrent.com and got a the DivX codec (tried to play the file through its player, didn't work). The file is still sitting under "My Videos" as a .zip, but the bittorrent program (it did take about 30 mins) said it was downloaded. These things are really confusing. I figured it would just open and play, but nadda.

March 16th, 2006	Post 10
chinese-canadian Banned	use http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ VLC it can play EVERYTHING... and dude....dont mind me..but what video are you watching....usually bittorent videos are naughty ones

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