The once-controversial BitTorrent has inked deals with several hardware manufacturers to embed its software in consumer products. BitTorrent makes a peer-to-peer digital content delivery platform known by the same name. The platform, along with others like it, has come under fire in the past for hosting pirated files. However, while some of its competitors were shut down following legal action by industry bodies, the tide seems to be turning in BitTorrent’s favor.
Loading ...
BitTorrent Inks Software Deals With Electronics Makers
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire October 23, 2006 02:58 PMThe once-controversial BitTorrent has inked deals with several hardware manufacturers to embed its software in consumer products. BitTorrent makes a peer-to-peer digital content delivery platform known by the same name. The platform, along with others like it, has come under fire in the past for hosting pirated files. However, while some of its competitors were shut down following legal action by industry bodies, the tide seems to be turning in BitTorrent’s favor.