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diff --git a/network/btpd/README b/network/btpd/README index 40dfc99531..a63b2bbd16 100644 --- a/network/btpd/README +++ b/network/btpd/README @@ -1,17 +1,20 @@ -BTPD is a bittorrent client consisting of a daemon and -client commands, which can be used to read and/or -manipulate the daemon state. The daemon is capable of -running several torrents simultaneously and only uses one -tcp port. It's fairly low on resource usage and should be -perfect for file distribution sites. Efficient downloads and -ease of use makes this client a good choice for the casual -user as well. +Btpd is a utility for sharing files over the BitTorrent network protocol. +It runs in daemon mode, thus needing no controlling terminal or gui. Instead, +the daemon is controlled by the btcli command line utility, or other programs +capable of sending commands and queries on the btpd control socket. -Features: -* Runs multiple torrents simultaneously; -* Only uses one tcp port; -* Command line interface; -* Runs as a daemon; no need for constant gui or terminal; -* Bandwidth rate limiting for out- and inbound traffic; -* Supports the multitracker extension; -* Supports the key tracker extension. +The goal is to provide a healthy alternative to the still prevailing ftp/http +servers for file distribution sites and a good BitTorrent client for the +casual user. + +Features of btpd include: + * Reasonable resource usage. + * Runs in daemon mode; no need for constant terminal or gui. + * Command line interface. + * Sharing of multiple torrents in one btpd process. + * Upload and download rate limiting. + * IPv6 support. + * Multitracker support. + +Btpd is very simple and easy to use. The official README (which is located in +the standard documentation directory) is small and complete, so read it first. |