Most rips were optimized to fit on a single 700MB CD-R. Finding the Film

The content was "ripped" or copied directly from a physical DVD to a digital format, typically retaining a 480p resolution.

The early 2000s saw the rise of peer-to-peer file sharing, with torrent downloads becoming increasingly popular. This method allowed users to share and download large files, including movies, music, and software, directly from other users' computers. While torrent technology has legitimate uses, such as distributing open-source software or sharing large files between colleagues, it has also been associated with copyright infringement.