Site Search:
 
Speak Korean Now!
Teach English Abroad and Get Paid to see the World!
Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

I can not download torrents

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
applespineapples



Joined: 14 Apr 2008

PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:04 pm    Post subject: I can not download torrents Reply with quote

Hello there.

I am still in the U.S.A., and will be in Korea next month. I do not know how you all are downloading movies. I can not seem to do it. Will I have to wait to come to Korea, or can I download from here?

Thank you.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:52 pm    Post subject: Re: I can not download torrents Reply with quote

applespineapples wrote:
Hello there.

I am still in the U.S.A., and will be in Korea next month. I do not know how you all are downloading movies. I can not seem to do it. Will I have to wait to come to Korea, or can I download from here?

Thank you.


You need software like utorrent:
http://www.utorrent.com/

and a tracker like pirate bay:
http://thepiratebay.org/

fill your boots.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
blackjack



Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang

PostPosted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

download and install utorrent

then follow this guide
http://dessent.net/btfaq/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
applespineapples



Joined: 14 Apr 2008

PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:00 pm    Post subject: downloading Reply with quote

Thank you. I am very surprised at how easy that was.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
superdave



Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: over there ----->

PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

www.mininova.org

www.isohunt.com

www.demonoid.com (need an invite)

for tv shows, go to www.eztv.it

if you use firefox, download the torrent search bar plug-in ... it's nifty!
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Check your ports if you're behind a firewall or router to get max speed.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
applespineapples



Joined: 14 Apr 2008

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:59 am    Post subject: downloading movies Reply with quote

Thank you all for your help. It is easy. I am just afraid I will get a virus. If I get a virus I guess it is not a big deal because I do have back up disks.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Back up on what? DVDs? hard disk?

You don't have to back up everything if you are using Windows.

Applications can always be installed again, just backup your document folders , usually "c:/Documents and Settings/(your name)/*.*"

As for downloading utorrent is pretty popular. I had it running off my usb drive visiting PC bangs.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
hanguker



Joined: 16 Mar 2005
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And download a nice free antivirus program. I suggest Avira Antivir Personal:

http://www.free-av.com/

Some others include AVG and Avast.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
superdave



Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: over there ----->

PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

you can't get viruses from movies, music or photo files. these file types are non executable.

viruses can be hidden in zip files and exe files. avoid downloading software and you'll be safe.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website Yahoo Messenger MSN Messenger
bondjimbond



Joined: 29 Dec 2007
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:40 am    Post subject: Re: downloading movies Reply with quote

applespineapples wrote:
Thank you all for your help. It is easy. I am just afraid I will get a virus. If I get a virus I guess it is not a big deal because I do have back up disks.

If you do download software, it's wise to check the comments on the files before you download them. People will complain if they're virused.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
teachingld2004



Joined: 29 Mar 2004

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:21 pm    Post subject: anti visus Reply with quote

While scanning, a box popped up and asked if I wanted to "move to quarantine" or "delete". I hit "delete". Is that wrong? Why would I want to quarantine and not delete?
thanks.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:35 pm    Post subject: Re: anti visus Reply with quote

teachingld2004 wrote:
While scanning, a box popped up and asked if I wanted to "move to quarantine" or "delete". I hit "delete". Is that wrong? Why would I want to quarantine and not delete?
thanks.


They are effectively the same thing. Quarantine moves the file to a safe location where the system doesn't have access to it.

Typically when downloading software, the "keygen"s and "crack"s are the suspects. Most torrents that contain a virus are commented on...you have to pay heed to those comments. If there are no comments, then you are on your own.

Welcome to the world of P2P. You will get better at knowing which files have a high likelihood of being problems, but in the meantime, be sure you have a good, up-to-date AV program running.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
the "keygen"s and "crack"s are the suspects.


Yes, but more often than not...false positives.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
rocklee



Joined: 04 Oct 2005
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You know what I hate most about torrents, the .RAR crap.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling.
Contact Dave's ESL Cafe
Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved.

Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group

TEFL International Supports Dave's ESL Cafe
TEFL Courses, TESOL Course, English Teaching Jobs - TEFL International