Vuze?

Vuze, as far as I know, is a BitTorrent client. I'm not going to explain how torrent works, but all you need to know is that it is a way of downloading (often illegal) files. However, if you do want to use BitTorrent, then use Transmission, not Vuze.

 

I prefer the older version Azureus Since its faster, and very basic and like it better than transmission.

 

I tried Transmission, and all I had was problems.
Vuze works great for me. Best client I've ever used.
Fastest too.

 

I use Vuze, though i strongly dislike the new media/GUI aspect of it. I keep it in 'classic' mode to avoid all that. I her it is criticized for slowing down systems (RAM, CPU hog), so while I can tolerate that you may want to look into some of the other options mentioned above.

.torrent files have really hit the mainstream. they aren't only for hackers/pirates downloading illegal music/movies/video games. many legal programs use torrent methods to distribute install files (reduces strain on a server/host). the modern web-surfer needs one of these tools.

something i have recently been exposed to is the Avant Garde Project. they use torrents as collections of various themed 'albums' of hard to find/out of print/never distributed experimental music projects.
http://www.avantgardeproject.org/

 

i have only used transmission but it's working very well for me so far
and it has a very clean interface which saves ur screen estate