Thread: Torrents - aXXo - Ever wonder what is aXXo ?

aXXo is the Internet alias of an individual allegedly harassed by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for copyright infringement. aXXo became infamous for converting commercial DVD movies into media files that are then uploaded on the Internet for free download.The resulting files are easily distributed via the Internet and can be viewed on a personal computer.

aXXo files are popular among the file sharing community using peer-to-peer file sharing protocols such as BitTorrent. Eric Garland, the CEO of a download-tracking firm, found that 33.5% of movies downloaded, during a random sampling, were aXXo torrents. The aXXo files gained popularity due to the fact that aXXo produces files of comparatively small size and consistent quality. File sizes are approximately 700mb- the same size as a compact disc. This quality results from aXXo's reliable synchronization using codec encoding programs to encode digital files. Because of aXXo's reputation for re-encoded quality, the aXXo name is faked as an identifying source by a variety of imitators.

aXXo's identity is not publicly known so as to make it difficult for authorities to track it down. A number of individuals have claimed to be, or had their name attached to, aXXo.

In a purported interview of a person claiming to be aXXo, he describes himself as a single individual who has been ripping DVDs since he was a teenager.It has been suggested that the MPAA is waiting for aXXo to reach the age of 18 to more effectively prosecute him than if he were a minor.

aXXo converts commercial DVD movies into computer files that are uploaded on the Internet for downloading.[10] On file sharing websites, aXXo files attract a large following because of their relatively small file size, ease of download and use, and their consistent quality due to their reliable and synchronous encoding.[11] Over a million users download aXXo files each month.[7] Files released by aXXo follow the naming convention "name of movie[year]DvDrip[Eng]-aXXo.avi"[12] where "DvDrip[Eng]" implies it was ripped from an English-language disc and "avi" refers to the resulting file format. The video is encoded according to the MPEG-4 ASP standard, compatible with the Xvid codec. The aXXo postings also carry an attached text file that states, in part: "Be aware of bogus sites and lamers, download your aXXo files from aXXo accounts. Enjoy!"

In November 2007, aXXo deleted all of his files released after September 7, 2006 from The Pirate Bay, protesting that the site would allow harassing comments to be added to his torrents by "possible members of MPAA".aXXo's torrents remained available on other torrent sites.Uploads of new aXXo files to the Pirate Bay stopped on November 11, 2007. In aXXo's absence a new DVD ripper, by the name of '"klaxxon", emerged in file sharing communities on November 8, 2007. The name klaxxon appears to have been inspired by the identity aXXo, and uses aXXo’s popularity to promote klaxxon files in the search results of file sharing websites. Three months later, as people started to forget him in favour of FXG and Klaxxon, aXXo started uploading files again, with the appropriate movie I Am Legend being the first, on March 9, 2008.

On Monday 15 December, axxo's 1,000th movie upload appeared on an internet forum for the Darkside Release Group

Thanks aXXo.

aXXo's torrents are well seeded, thats all to it. The movies are all POOR VCD quality. Its just better than cam version. Yet I some times download aXXo releases when the movie I want to download is not a big hit. I avoid them as much as possible. I go for HD rips. But congrats aXXo you've done a wonderful job.

Originally Posted by thats_me

aXXo's torrents are well seeded, thats all to it. The movies are all POOR VCD quality. Its just better than cam version. Yet I some times download aXXo releases when the movie I want to download is not a big hit. I avoid them as much as possible. I go for HD rips. But congrats aXXo you've done a wonderful job.

He is a minor and hence no laws applicable considering age.

Originally Posted by thats_me

The movies are all POOR VCD quality.

The movies are not VCD quality. They are DVD rips. The video quality is same as that of DVD. Have you ever watched any of his dvdrips? Please watch and then comment. His Dvdrips not only include bonus material but better quality than the R5 dvdrips released.

R5(movies handed out in Russia after a month of release in theaters in order to prevent piracy and to prevent people from taking cameras into theaters)

Originally Posted by harsham05

The movies are not VCD quality.

Please note that bit rate and resolution us decreased to make the movie size smaller. In fact bit rate is reduced dramatically. How do you think a DVD movie can be reduced from 4.4 gb to 700 MB. Thats by reducing bit rate and there by reducing quality. Try NewArtRiot rips and experience the quality.

b harsham05 they r not poor vcd quality

i watched 1000s of dvd rips none were of vcd quality ,divx xvid,avi are the formats which r used to maintain dvd quality and sound and limit to 700mb size for a normal lengthy movie

AXXo was the one who started the DVD rips ,but now they r lot of rippers,and they do rip good

dont you think this topic has nothing do with bsnl

I am aware that the resolution is reduced but not to that of a vcd quality. The audio rate is reduced but is not noticeable. The quality is much better than vcd.

I'm not saying that he should stop what hes doing or anything. Just that better quality rips are available these days. And I'm not too concerned about audio quality (though some groups release DTS5.1 these days).

Ok. I might have over said. But still quality is a factor with time. Nowadays with better technology available we want better quality movies.

Originally Posted by internet_guy

dont you think this topic has nothing do with bsnl

Agreed. Move the thread to another category.

the rippers who provide 5.1 AC3 mostly rip for 2 cds ,so the data size will 1.4 gb

Originally Posted by harsham05

The movies are not VCD quality. They are DVD rips. The video quality is same as that of DVD. Have you ever watched any of his dvdrips? Please watch and then comment. His Dvdrips not only include bonus material but better quality than the R5 dvdrips released.

R5(movies handed out in Russia after a month of release in theaters in order to prevent piracy and to prevent people from taking cameras into theaters)

agreed