Glossary of Bit Torrent Terms

This list explains terms used when discussing BitTorrent clients, and in particular the BitTorrent protocol used by these clients.

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    The Christian always swears a bloody oath that he will never do it again. The civilized man simply resolves to be a bit more careful next time.
    —H.L. (Henry Lewis)

    From a distance the rushing of the torrent delights and uplifts us, but it rocks us in a flimsy boat, we are overwhelmed by despair. The same applies to danger.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

    When you draw near to a town to fight against it, offer it terms of peace.
    Bible: Hebrew, Deuteronomy 20:10.