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From: Polytropon <freebsd@edvax.de>
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On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 11:27:09 -0600, Gary Aitken wrote:
> I've never dealt with a torrent download but now need to
> get something that is
> only available in that form.
> 
> Looking for recommendations of a simple way to go in terms
> of a ports client. 

I've been using ctorrent for that purpose. It's quick to
install and easy to use:

	% ctorrent <torrent-file>

See "ctorrent -h" for options, but basically, the default
settings are fine.


-- 
Polytropon
Magdeburg, Germany
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