Description

A bit torrent is a simple file transfer protocol, nothing more. An application that uses that protocol, however, is called a bit torrent client, and a list of these clients can be found here.

You can use the client BitTorrent to download, or share with others, any type of file you would like -- .zip files, .exe, or anything else.

To start sharing, you need a client. I use μTorrent, mostly because it's not a complete system hog like many others are, and it has numerous helpful features that other clients don't.
The Jargon of the Bit Torrent Explained