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Torrent Program on a Network Drive

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  • 07-01-2013 3:43am
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    I usually use the torrent program on my computer but since ill be getting a network drive, I thought it be interesting to know what are the positives of having a torrent program on the Network Drive?

    Is it just less hassle of moving files from computer to Network drive?

    Would I be better off using the computer for this stuff?


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    BopNiblets
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    There are some Buffalo NAS that have uTorrent client running on them:
    http://www.buffalo-technology.ie/linkstation-trade.html

    Can get them from Amazon, Dabs, eBay the usual.


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    Thanks Bop for the recommendations but I really like to know what are the advantages of having a utorrent client on a network server/ media server?


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    ED E
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    Advantage is that you can leave the NAS on 24/7 and it will seed away, for a very small amount on the ESB bill leaving you to shut down your PC.

    Downside would be when you get over 1000+ torrents you might start coming close to having problems, depending on the unit as they are low powered and arent designed to run big jobs.


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    ED E wrote: »
    Advantage is that you can leave the NAS on 24/7 and it will seed away, for a very small amount on the ESB bill leaving you to shut down your PC.

    Downside would be when you get over 1000+ torrents you might start coming close to having problems, depending on the unit as they are low powered and arent designed to run big jobs.

    That is very helpful ED, thanks

    Maybe im probably off better using the computer


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