Q: I noticed on these clients that it allows me to change
the settings so that I only upload a small amount and so
that it won't share very much. Will this affect me at all?
A: Bit Torrent has a built in system of awarding people
who share more. The more you share, the faster your
downloads will go. If you set your upload speed to nothing
or a very small amount and there aren't a large number of
seeds available, your download speeds will be very slow
also. When you have completely downloaded the file and are
still connected, you're now considered a 'seed.' By
keeping your download window open after it's finished,
you're giving back to the community and helping others
download the file faster.
Q: My download speeds are very slow. I'm sharing a lot
but not getting much! What gives?
A: When you first connect, even with a lot of seeds/servers
your speeds will probably be slow. It usually takes 3-4
minutes before your client becomes aware of everyone on
the network and starts making contact with as many as
possible. If there aren't many seeds yet, you'll find yourself
sharing more than you're downloading. The good outcome though,
is that the longer you're connected, the faster it will go.
Patience is key
