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'''Wallacestone''' is a settlement in the council area of [[Falkirk (council area)|Falkirk]], central [[Scotland]], lying south of [[Polmont]] and northeast of the village of [[California, Falkirk|California]]. The population is about 5000.
A '''BitTorrent client''' is a program that manages torrent downloads and uploads using the [[BitTorrent (protocol)|BitTorrent protocol]].


==History==
==Alcohol availability in Wallacestone==
Wallacestone is one of the few settlements of its size in Central Scotland to boast no local amenities. This cleverly-adopted policy has ensured that the youths of the area have historically been unable to purchase, and therefore consume, light refreshments on the village streets.


The first client, known as [[BitTorrent (software)|BitTorrent]], was created by [[Bram Cohen]], in October of 2002. Cohen created the client based on what he refers to as the Golden Rule: the faster a user uploads, the faster he or she can download.<ref name="SCHIESEL">{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/12/technology/circuits/12shar.html?ex=1391922000&en=da75cefbee224928&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND|title=File Sharing's New Face|last=SCHIESEL|first=SETH |publisher=The New York Times Company|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>
During the mid-1980s, Wallacestone had two public houses which was testament to this once thriving community. Unfortunately the 'Breezes' establishment, which lay at the top of the famous Wallacestone Brae, was demolished in 1993 to make way for a private dwelling, and the popular 'Wallace Tavern' was later demolished in 2005 making way for a number of private 'new build' residences.


==Wallace Monument==
==How it works==
In the northeast of Wallacestone lies the historic [[Wallace Monument]]. Nearby [[Falkirk]] was the site of [[William Wallace]]'s last battle in command of the Scots army. On 22nd July 1298 he faced the English army, commanded by [[Edward I of England|Edward I]]. The Scots were defeated and many thousands were killed. The battle is marked by a monument at Wallacestone, which is named after the stone from which Wallace is reputed to have overseen the battle.


A BitTorrent client recognizes two distinct types of users. A user who is downloading is known as a ''peer'', while a user who is uploading is known as a ''seed''. The client utilizes a file that a seed has on their machine and creates thousands of copies across a network that peers can download.<ref name="Norton">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1913683,00.asp|title=Torrents |last=Norton|first=Patrick |publisher=PC Magazine|accessdate=2008-10-05}}</ref>
Thousands of tourists arrive each year to visit the Wallace Monument, and witness firsthand the sight where William Wallace once stood to command his army. This viewpoint is a must see for any tourists visiting Central Scotland, as it is stooped in history and offers breathtaking views across the Forth Valley including the [[Forth Road Bridge]], the iconic [[Forth Railway Bridge]], and the [[Polmont (HM Prison)|Polmont Young Offenders Institution]].


==Cinema Links==
==See also==
*[[Comparison of file sharing applications]]
Because of its rich historical significance and unspoilt natural splendour, Wallacestone was chosen as a 'featured location' during the filming of the 2005 blockbuster movie '[[Braveheart]]', written by [[Randall Wallace]] and directed by [[Mel Gibson]]. Wallacestone appeared in two scenes during the film when portraying the [[Battle of Culloden]] and the [[Battle of Falkirk]]. As a result, Wallacestone has become a popular attraction amongst avid movie fans and film critics across the globe.
*[[Anonymous P2P|Anonymous peer-to-peer]]
*[[Ethics of file sharing]]
*[[File sharing]]
*[[File sharing timeline]]
*[[File-sharing program]]
*[[Open Music Model]]
*[[Warez]]


==References==
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==External links==
*[http://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/trove_list.php?form_cat=622 SourceForge's "Bittorrent" section]
*[https://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/trove_list.php?form_cat=251 SourceForge's "File Sharing" section]
*[http://torrentfreak.com/utorrent-gains-popularity-azureus-loses-ground-071216/ Article suggesting that a BitTorrent client is installed on more than 13% of Windows desktop PCs]
*[http://www.zeropaid.com/software/file-sharing/bittorrent/ User-ranked list of bittorrent clients]
*[http://pineapple.vg/howto/btguide.pdf BitTorrent - the ultimate guide]


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*[http://www.ukvillages.co.uk/village/wallacestone-falkirk Wallacestone, Falkirk] at UKvillages.co.uk
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Revision as of 10:26, 11 October 2008

This article is about BitTorrent clients in general. For the client created by Bram Cohen, see BitTorrent (software).

A BitTorrent client is a program that manages torrent downloads and uploads using the BitTorrent protocol.

History

The first client, known as BitTorrent, was created by Bram Cohen, in October of 2002. Cohen created the client based on what he refers to as the Golden Rule: the faster a user uploads, the faster he or she can download.[1]

How it works

A BitTorrent client recognizes two distinct types of users. A user who is downloading is known as a peer, while a user who is uploading is known as a seed. The client utilizes a file that a seed has on their machine and creates thousands of copies across a network that peers can download.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ SCHIESEL, SETH. "File Sharing's New Face". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  2. ^ Norton, Patrick. "Torrents". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2008-10-05.

External links

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