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@ thePR0M3TH3AN ✝️ 🥩 🍊
2024-12-26 17:13:08
### **Step 1: Secure Your Device**
1. **Install an Antivirus Program**
Download and install a trusted antivirus program to scan files for potential malware.
- For Linux: [Calm Antivirus](https://www.clamav.net/)
- For Windows: [CalmWin Antivirus](https://clamwin.com/)
2. **Install a VPN**
A VPN is essential for maintaining privacy and security. It will encrypt your internet traffic and hide your IP address.
- Recommended: [Mullvad VPN](https://mullvad.net/), which accepts Bitcoin for anonymous payment.
3. **Install a Torrent Program**
You’ll need a torrent client to download files.
- Recommended: [Deluge](https://deluge-torrent.org/)
4. **Install the Tor Browser**
To access The Pirate Bay or its proxies, you’ll need the privacy-focused [Tor Browser](https://www.torproject.org/).
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### **Step 2: Prepare Your Setup**
- Ensure your **VPN is running and connected**.
- Open the **Tor Browser**.
- Launch **Deluge** to have your torrent client ready.
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### **Step 3: Using Tor Go to The Pirate Bay via Onion Service or Find a Trusted Pirate Bay Proxy**
Accessing The Pirate Bay directly can be challenging due to restrictions in some regions. Proxy sites often fill the gap.
- The Pirate Bay Onion service: http://piratebayo3klnzokct3wt5yyxb2vpebbuyjl7m623iaxmqhsd52coid.onion
- Or find a trusted proxy: Use a site like [Pirateproxy](https://github.com/proxyninja/Pirateproxy) or a reliable Tor directory for updated lists.
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### **Step 4: Search for Linux Distros**
1. On The Pirate Bay, navigate to the **"OtherOS"** category under the **Applications** section.
2. Enter your desired Linux distro in the search bar (e.g., "Ubuntu," "Arch Linux").
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### **Step 5: Select a Torrent**
1. **Filter the Results**:
- Look for torrents with the **highest seeders (SE)** and the **fewest leechers (LE)**.
- Trusted users are marked with a green skull icon—these are usually safe uploads.
2. **Copy the Magnet Link**:
- Right-click on the magnet icon next to the trusted torrent and select "Copy Link."
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### **Step 6: Start the Download**
1. In **Deluge**, paste the copied magnet link into the “Add Torrent” box.
2. Click **OK** to start the download.
3. Monitor the progress until the download completes.
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### **Step 7: Scan the Downloaded File**
Once the file is downloaded:
1. **Scan for viruses**: Right-click the file and use Calm or CalmWin to verify its integrity.
2. If the file passes the scan, it’s ready for use.
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### **Step 8: Manage Your File**
- **Seed or Remove**:
- To help the torrent community, keep seeding the file by leaving it in your torrent client.
- To stop seeding, right-click the file in Deluge and remove it.
- **Move for Long-Term Storage**: Transfer the file to a secure directory for regular use.
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### **Notes on Safety and Ethics**
- **Verify Legitimacy**: Ensure the torrent you are downloading is for an official Linux distribution. Torrents with unusual names or details should be avoided.
- **Support the Developers**: Consider visiting the official websites of Linux distros ([Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/), [Arch Linux](https://archlinux.org/)) to support their work directly.
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By following these steps, you can safely and privately download Linux distributions while contributing to the open-source community.