[LBo] bit torrent security concerns

[Steve Hinsley]

Tim Lemmon wrote:
> I have never used bit torrent for downloading large files, but it
> appears to be quite popular.  What are the security concerns with
> using a program like this?  I don't know too much about it, but have
> concerns about other computers downloading files from my own computer.
> 
> -Tim
When you use bit torrent you are serving the file as you download. To do 
this your IP address is available to those downloading the file.

Torrents aren't very useful unless the file is popular. Personally I see 
very little to gain from using them.

Steve