opentracker and seedboxes for CrunchBang
Dec 5, 2010 (about 2 years ago)
I have recently set-up a BitTorrent tracker and some seedboxes for CrunchBang. This is something I have wanted to do for a long time. In fact, I really wish I had done it long before now as it probably would have reduced the amount of bandwidth that Piggy, Hogthrob and Strangepork have been eating.
Anyhow, regarding the tracker, I opted to use opentracker. It looks like a really good lightweight tracker, so it should be ideal. Its set-up was fairly straightforward, thanks in large to some easy to follow build instructions on its homepage. At the moment I have configured it as an open tracker, meaning anyone can use it to announce their torrents. I am not sure this was an overly good idea, so I will keep an eye on it. If I find it is getting abused, I will reconfigure it to be a closed tracker. Boo. I am not going to publish its address here, but if anyone would like it, ping me.
As for the seedboxes, I opted to use rtorrent on CrunchBang’s existing file servers. I have set-up the rtorrent instances to run as services with GNU Screen. I have not fully tested the set-up yet, but I think I have it all configured correctly — I guess I will found out when the next Statler images are ready, which should be within a couple of days.
P.S. I noticed that opentracker is considered beerware and that Dirk Engling has put a Flattr button on its homepage. I really should start using Flattr so that I can buy this guy a beer.
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Dec 5, 2010 (about 2 years ago)
hey philip,
i’m super glad to read this, and had actually downloaded an iso for a2, validated the md5 and generated a torrent using openbittorrent.com as the tracker, as it seemed to be needed. since i’ve got a seedbox set up with rtorrent through screen as well, i figured that’d be another nice way to give back and save you some bandwidth. (my sweater from the crunchbang shop’s in the mail, can’t wait!)
was getting ready to post the torrent on the forums, but you beat me to it!
my only concern is that whole open tracker thing. sounds like a quick way to end up with a mailbox full of subpoenas. yuk. hopefully it’ll work out.
cheers,
nathan
Dec 6, 2010 (about 2 years ago)
@nathan, thank you for your help with the a2 torrents. :)
I am a little concerned too, but I figure it is good to try and embrace openness where possible. :)
Dec 6, 2010 (about 2 years ago)
Bittorrent is by far and away my preferred way to download ISOs, as I can control download speeds. I share my connection with gamers, and using all available bandwidth for a direct download is very bad manners around here.
So where can I get your seeds?
Dec 6, 2010 (about 2 years ago)
Hi forumers and others o/
im seeding them from this box along with my new site on linuxtracker.org Let me know if i should add some trackers and stuff for seeding your isos.