Shows offered on this site can be downloaded with BitTorrent. You must install a software BitTorrent client in order to participate. The recommended client for getting started can be obtained on the following website:
After you install this client, you will be able to download a show by opening the torrent file that is attached to the post. During your download you will also be uploading parts of the show that you have already downloaded to others. After your download completes, it is considered kind to leave your client open for a while and continue to upload the show to others. The longer you can do this the better.
Where can I learn more about BitTorrent?
Here are some links to some useful pages for learning how to use BitTorrent:
If you know of any other good resources, please PM an admin.
What are SHN and FLAC files?
Audio distributed on this site is compressed using lossless formats such as FLAC and SHN. In order to convert these files to a format you can burn to disc you need a few tools which are linked below:
The main resource for all your audio tools is Etree.Org:
It is also worth noting that you may wish to save the original FLAC or SHN files in your archive if you intend to ever further redistribute them online. If you have no such intentions and only want to burn them and listen then you don't need to worry about saving FLAC or SHN files.
Do I need to forward ports through my router?
Most likely, yes. If you don't do this you will have trouble uploading, and your downloads will probably be slow as well. The following website has instructions for forwarding ports for just about every type of router:
