CTorrent

CTorrent is a BitTorrent client written in the robust and mature C programming language, known for its ability to produce fast and optimized applications. C compilers are available for most operating systems, making it easy to port C programs. CTorrent currently runs on various Linux variants, MacOS, and FreeBSD, with hopes to expand its compatibility to Windows.

One of the standout features of CTorrent is that it is built as a console program, offering a text-based user interface and eliminating the need for graphical components such as an X server. This makes it particularly appealing to users who prefer "console-only" servers and want to download files in the background. CTorrent can be run locally or remotely through a terminal.

CTorrent's primary purpose is to provide a way to download files off the BitTorrent network. It is open-source and can be downloaded and customized to fit any user's specific needs if they possess C-programming skills. It can also create new torrent-files for sharing and seeding.

One of the key advantages of CTorrent is its ability to use very little CPU and memory resources, making it an efficient choice for users looking to conserve system resources.

To use CTorrent, a computer running Linux, FreeBSD, or MacOS is required, along with OpenSSL - a Secure Socket Layer (SSL) library. GCC, the GNU Compiler Collection, is also required to compile the source-code. However, it is likely that many users currently have GCC installed on their machine if they are already running Linux or FreeBSD.

This release of CTorrent includes a bug fix for compact peer address acquisition and the addition of a peer identifier.