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Magnet Links and Torrent Files

In the realm of internet file sharing, magnet links and torrent files are two frequently mentioned concepts. Both are integral components of the BitTorrent protocol ecosystem, but they have their own characteristics and uses. This article will detail these two technologies, helping you understand their working principles, interrelationships, and practical applications.

What is a Torrent File?

A torrent file, typically with a .torrent extension, is the earliest form of file sharing in the BitTorrent protocol. It is essentially a small metadata file containing the following key information:

Core Content of a Torrent File:

• File Information: Name, size, and directory structure of the file to be downloaded.
• Piece Information: Hash values of the small pieces (pieces) the file is divided into, used to verify data integrity.
• Tracker Server Address: Servers that help users find other users (peers) who have the file.
• Creator Information: Optional metadata such as creator and creation time.

How Torrent Files Work

1. The user downloads a .torrent file from a website or other channels.
2. The file is opened with a BT client.
3. The client connects to the Tracker server to get a list of peers.
4. Different parts of the file are downloaded simultaneously from multiple peers.
5. After downloading, the user can continue seeding to provide the file to other users.

What is a Magnet Link?

A magnet link is a more modern and concise way of file sharing. It does not require downloading a torrent file but identifies the file through a special URI (Uniform Resource Identifier).

Typical Magnet Link Format:

magnet:?xt=urn:btih:file_hash&dn=file_name&tr=tracker_address

Components of a Magnet Link

• xt (exact topic): The unique identifier of the file, usually a SHA-1 hash.
• dn (display name): The display name of the file (optional).
• tr (tracker): The Tracker server address (optional).
• xl (exact length): The file size (optional).

Advantages of Magnet Links

Magnet links have several distinct advantages over traditional torrent files:

Decentralization: Even without a Tracker server, peers can be found through the DHT (Distributed Hash Table) network, making it independent of centralized torrent file hosting websites.

Convenience: You only need to copy and paste a string of text to share. No need to upload or download extra files. It can be directly embedded in web pages, forums, or chat messages.

Censorship Resistance: Since there is no physical file, it is harder to delete or block. As long as someone is sharing, the link remains valid.

Space Saving: No need to store and manage a large number of .torrent files.

Relationship Between Magnet Links and Torrent Files

Magnet links and torrent files essentially point to the same file or set of files. Their relationship can be understood as follows:

Same Goal: Both aim to help users find and download the same file, using the same BitTorrent protocol.

Information Transformation: A BT client can extract the hash value from a magnet link and then obtain complete torrent information through the DHT network or a Tracker. This process is called “metadata exchange.” In reality, when downloading using a magnet link, the client automatically reconstructs the torrent file’s information in the background.

Mutual Conversion: Many BT clients support converting torrent files to magnet links and vice versa (requires network support).

How to Use Them

Downloading with Torrent Files

1. Download the .torrent file from a trusted website.
2. Open the file with a BT client.
3. Select the save location and the files to download.
4. Start downloading.

Downloading with Magnet Links

1. Copy the complete magnet link.
2. In your BT client, select “Add Magnet Link” or paste it directly.
3. Wait for the client to obtain the metadata (may take a few seconds to a few minutes).
4. Select files and start downloading.

Recommended BT Clients

• qBittorrent
• bitcomet
• Transmission
• Deluge

Online Fix Patch Tutorial

What is an Online Fix Patch?

An Online Fix is a game multiplayer patch that enables multiplayer functionality for certain games without requiring legitimate verification (i.e., for pirated games). The following will use RV There Yet? as an example to detail how to correctly install and use this type of patch.

Preparations

Before you begin, you will need:

• RV There Yet? game resources
• Online Fix patch files

These resources can be found here.

Understanding File Structure

First, let’s compare the structure of the patch files and the game directory:

Patch Directory Structure:

RVThereYet_Fix_Repair_Steam_V2_Generic/
├── Engine/
└── Ride/

Game Installation Directory Structure:

RV There Yet/
├── Engine/
├── Ride/
├── Ride.exe
└── Manifest_*.txt files

As you can see, the directory structure of the patch files corresponds to the game directory.

Installation Steps

Overwrite the files in the game directory with the files from the patch directory:

1. Open the patch folder RVThereYet_Fix_Repair_Steam_V2_Generic.
2. Select all files (and folders) within it and copy them.
3. Open the game directory (RV There Yet).
4. Paste the files, selecting “Replace” or “Overwrite” existing files.

How to Use

Launching the Game

1. Launch Steam.
2. Navigate to the game directory.
3. Run Ride.exe to start the game.
4. Select the multiplayer mode from the game menu.

Linux References

Running Pirated Games (exe), Online-fix, and Game File Acquisition on Archlinux