Folks, lets not have a flame war here. BitTorrent isn't the only download mechanism on the planet - the last post makes it sound like my democratic, linux-spirited obligation to use BitTorrent to help others. I simply want to download the DVD, like thousands of others souls I am sure. I shouldn't have to install new software and then start serving my downloads in order to do that.

Linux is all about free choice, and I am exercising just one such choice. The great strength of all of the linux distros I have used is the friendly and helpful nature of their user groups. I am not some mean spirited drudge who would begrudge others my time and help. I post as many solutions and helpful hints as requests for help. I take the linux approach very seriously - freedom of choice, helping others and so on.

rsync *is* a supported method (one of several, granted, but certainly a supported method) and one offered by many mirrors. Is no one willing to extend a helping hand, instead of berating me for not being public spirited enough?