Running a torrent client in a VM
My OS and apps are on a SSD, data files are on HDD.
Does it make sense to set up up a torrent client in a vm, and configure it to always run via a vpn: the intention is to be able to run torrents encrypted for privacy, and the other software in the clear.
Should I install the VM on the SSD, and would this generate excessive disk writes? Any suggestions?
virtualbox virtual-machine ssd vpn bittorrent
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
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My OS and apps are on a SSD, data files are on HDD.
Does it make sense to set up up a torrent client in a vm, and configure it to always run via a vpn: the intention is to be able to run torrents encrypted for privacy, and the other software in the clear.
Should I install the VM on the SSD, and would this generate excessive disk writes? Any suggestions?
virtualbox virtual-machine ssd vpn bittorrent
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31
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My OS and apps are on a SSD, data files are on HDD.
Does it make sense to set up up a torrent client in a vm, and configure it to always run via a vpn: the intention is to be able to run torrents encrypted for privacy, and the other software in the clear.
Should I install the VM on the SSD, and would this generate excessive disk writes? Any suggestions?
virtualbox virtual-machine ssd vpn bittorrent
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
My OS and apps are on a SSD, data files are on HDD.
Does it make sense to set up up a torrent client in a vm, and configure it to always run via a vpn: the intention is to be able to run torrents encrypted for privacy, and the other software in the clear.
Should I install the VM on the SSD, and would this generate excessive disk writes? Any suggestions?
virtualbox virtual-machine ssd vpn bittorrent
virtualbox virtual-machine ssd vpn bittorrent
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
edited Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
Hennes
59.2k792142
59.2k792142
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
asked Sep 11 '13 at 13:20
user253227user253227
613
613
Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31
add a comment |
Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31
Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
1
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
1
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31
add a comment |
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I dont think thats necessary. Many of the major torrent applications have encryption built in, such as uTorrent and Transmission. You can even require encryption in their settings. Setting up a VM and a VPN is extra overhead that is not necessary.
answered Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
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inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
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I dont think thats necessary. Many of the major torrent applications have encryption built in, such as uTorrent and Transmission. You can even require encryption in their settings. Setting up a VM and a VPN is extra overhead that is not necessary.
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inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
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I dont think thats necessary. Many of the major torrent applications have encryption built in, such as uTorrent and Transmission. You can even require encryption in their settings. Setting up a VM and a VPN is extra overhead that is not necessary.
answered Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
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inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
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I dont think thats necessary. Many of the major torrent applications have encryption built in, such as uTorrent and Transmission. You can even require encryption in their settings. Setting up a VM and a VPN is extra overhead that is not necessary.
answered Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
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I dont think thats necessary. Many of the major torrent applications have encryption built in, such as uTorrent and Transmission. You can even require encryption in their settings. Setting up a VM and a VPN is extra overhead that is not necessary.
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inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
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inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
inasfar as I understand it from security forums, the torrent client encryption you mention (which I use) is not sufficient for teal privacy
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 16:07
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Why would you need to "run torrents encrypted"?
– Moses
Sep 11 '13 at 13:26
for privacy. However running all soft through vpn creates issues, such as: outgoing STMP email does not work + my clear" logins are logged from the VPN server, which I want to avoid
– user253227
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
torrents and privacy is nearly an oxymoron. I do hope you don't plan to download data you don't have the rights to.
– Ramhound
Sep 11 '13 at 13:30
1
I think we can assume what the answer is. So why bother asking. I would just "assume" it is for something legitimate and answer.
– Keltari
Sep 11 '13 at 13:31