how is utorrent different from bit torrent and what is peer to peer?  

Well Anurag , BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications protocol.

BitTorrent is a method of distributing large amounts of data widely without the original distributor incurring the entire costs of hardware, hosting, and bandwidth resources. Instead, when data is distributed using the BitTorrent protocol, each recipient supplies pieces of the data to newer recipients, reducing the cost and burden on any given individual source, providing redundancy against system problems, and reducing dependence on the original distributor.

Where as , Utorrent is a one of the clients of Bittorrent.

Most of the features present in other BitTorrent clients are present in µTorrent, including bandwidth prioritization, scheduling, RSS auto-downloading and Mainline DHT (compatible with BitComet).

Additionally, µTorrent supports the Protocol Encryption joint specification (compatible with Azureus 2.4.0.0 and above, BitComet 0.63 and above) and peer exchange.

µTorrent was written with efficiency in mind. Unlike many torrent clients, it does not hog valuable system resources - typically using less than 6MB of memory, allowing you to use the computer as if it weren't there at all. Additionally, the program itself is contained within a single executable less than 220 KB in size.

Now coming to your last question ,

Peer-2-peer is a method of file sharing over a network in which individual computers are linked via the Internet or a private network to share programs/files, often illegally. Users download files directly from other users' computers, rather than from a central server.


For more details , Please visit the source sites :

http://www.utorrent.com/
http ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitTorrent _%28protocol%29

Answered by Alok Gupta , an ibibo Guru, at 9:03 PM on June 25, 2008

BitTorrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Dinesh , an ibibo Master, at 9:33 AM on June 26, 2008

hello anu BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications protocol. BitTorrent is a method of distributing large amounts of data widely without the original distributor incurring the entire costs of hardware, hosting, and bandwidth resources. Instead, when data is distributed using the BitTorrent protocol, each recipient supplies pieces of the data to newer recipients, reducing the cost and burden on any given individual source, providing redundancy against system problems, and reducing dependence on the original distributor.

The protocol is the brainchild of programmer Bram Cohen, who designed it in April 2001 and released a first implementation on 2 July 2001.[1] It is now maintained by Cohen's company BitTorrent, Inc.

Usage of the protocol accounts for significant traffic on the Internet, but the precise amount has proven difficult to measure.

There are numerous compatible BitTorrent clients, written in a variety of programming languages, and running on a variety of computing platforms
while bit torrent is Free, open source file-sharing application effective for distributing very large software and media files

Answered by raj u , an ibibo Master, at 2:04 PM on June 26, 2008

BitTorrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 4:33 PM on June 26, 2008

BitTorrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Gyan Singh , an ibibo Master, at 6:32 PM on June 26, 2008

hi there

BitTorrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 6:11 PM on June 27, 2008

Utorrent refers to a freeware Bitorrent client that was designed for MS windows platform. BitTorrent is the global standard for accessing rich media over the Internet. It is a peer to peer communication protocol. Peer to Peer means a connection between two devices (all the devices which have wireless or bluetooth function).

Answered by Phillip , an ibibo Citizen, at 2:00 PM on June 28, 2008

well, Bit Torrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 6:33 PM on July 04, 2008

well, Bit Torrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Romi , an ibibo Master, at 1:26 PM on July 06, 2008

Bit Torrent is another p2p application that has fast caught on the fancy of the p2p community. It uses the same concept of networking but is a little different in the way it needs to be operated.

Well utorrent is also a p2p application that help peoples to download the software or any application. And it is need to install before using.

Peer-to-Peer, P2P
Any peer-to-peer file swapping program, such as Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX and Xolox, in an organisation, can degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. They may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files. They are often bundled with Adware or Spyware.

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 2:14 PM on July 09, 2008