A new application will let you stream torrent movies in Linux, as well as Windows and OS X. The open source app is free for all!
| All the torrent users out there, here's some good news coming for you! Now you can stream torrents to your computer. A new open source application: Popcorn Time will let users stream torrent movies in Linux, as well as Windows and OS X. This application, a first of its kind is for those who are too impatient to wait for a torrent to download! |  |
Popcorn Time lets users search the web's torrents immediately and even helps in choosing the best version for you. Currently in beta, there are no usage restrictions to use the app as of now. However, torrent users might be aware beforehand about the legal issues that entail watching movies via streaming torrents. The same set of 'legalities' also apply with Popcorn Time. Further, you will be seeding movies as well, so take note that even as you're leeching, you are also actively sharing the content as you watch it. Further, if you're using a metered Internet connection, there will be the usual bandwidth ramifications.
Once you're done watching your movies, they will be 'buried in a secret folder somewhere on your drive until you restart your computer. Then it will be gone for good.' according to Popcorn Time. Users can simply stream the movie again later as and when they desire. The app will be available only for the desktop. The developers have no plans for an Android, iOS version anytime soon.
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