If you're looking to acquire a large file without waiting hours for it to download to your computer, then BitTorrent peer-to-peer is the application for you. Designed to speed up the download process by taking bits and pieces of data from several sources, BitTorrent can prove to be an invaluable tool—but you need a client to fetch files. That's where the free uTorrent 2.2 client (available for Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows) comes in. It's virtually identical to the official BitTorrent 7.2 (Free, 3.5 stars) application, but differs in the fact that it's positioned as the ground where longtime users can participate in experimental research and development features— BitTorrent is the starting point for those fresh to P2P sharing. Like BitTorrent, uTorrent gets the job done on a basic, serviceable level, but if you want a more feature-rich torrent experience Vuze 4.5 may be the client you're looking for.
Note: If you download copyrighted content, be prepared to pay the penalty. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has not only closed down torrent sites, but has also sued peer-to-peer server operators; the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has sent out nearly 2 million copyright infringement warnings.
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