This document discusses BitTorrent and how it can be used legally or illegally to download files. While downloading popular movies or software shortly after release may be illegal, BitTorrent itself is simply a tool that can speed up file transfers. When downloading less common files, the network connection may be slow, so peer-to-peer connections provide a temporary solution until the server is reachable again. In summary, BitTorrent is not inherently illegal or legal, as it depends on the specific files being transferred and their copyright status.