![]() Xtorrent 2.0 v85 saw the addition of a DHT (distributed hash table) system for finding peers based purely on the torrent’s unique identifier, without needing to talk to a tracker. Xtorrent 2.0 v88 added a randomize port preference and saw an overhaul of the port-mapping system, meaning the last remnants of open source code in Xtorrent (the miniupnp port mapping library) could be swept away. However, Xtorrent’s clever design means that in most cases the torrent can be located and started within seconds. ![]() The problem is that these links lack any torrent metadata (the description of the files and content of a torrent), so it’s necessary to find the torrent first before any data can start to flow. These are convenient because with a single click you can have Xtorrent open immediately, ready to start downloading the torrent. Xtorrent 2.0 v90 saw the introduction of support for magnet: links, an emerging standard that some websites are starting to use. Naturally, this works best when the file is completely downloaded, but for many file types it can still present a reasonable preview even if the download is still in progress. If it’s an audio file or movie, it’ll start playing right within Xtorrent. Just like in the Finder, you can hit the spacebar on any selected file in a download and it will pop up a Quick Look preview of the content. ![]() Xtorrent 2.0 v94 is the latest feature release, bringing Quick Look support to Xtorrent. #XTORRENT SUPPORT UPDATE#I’ve tended to mention each update to the fans on the Xtorrent Facebook page rather than on this blog, but for the sake of keeping everyone informed, I thought I’d highlight some of the more important changes made in the last few days and months. There have been over 40 releases since the first 2.0 builds in August. Xtorrent 2.0 has been under intensive development recently. ![]()
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