Why is it seemingly faster to torrent?
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A download from the web connects to one server and requests all data from it. The torrent system connects to multiple download sources that have the same file set. It is broken down into fragments and requests for them are spread out.
The closest source with the most free bandwidth will automatically settle at the highest speed and deliver the most data, which reduces the load on distant overseas links. Usually a single connection cannot reach the full speed of an internet plan because of latency and packet loss. Several simultaneous connections overcome this limitation. The torrent automatically checks the received data against control sums and ensures that it is complete. A web browser might interrupt a download without notification.
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