There is no doubt that Microsoft was unprepared for video downloading. From slow download speeds, to complete download failures, there are a slew of problems that could be solved with a proper P2P setup like BitTorrent.
And this is how it could work.
Roughly speaking:
1. Users can have the option for faster downloads through Live’s P2P sharing network.
2. By Microsoft heavily controlling super-seeding (distributing different parts of files evenly), a P2P-shared file could hit an efficient early transfer/share rate.
3. For a portion of your upstream bandwidth (that could be specified by user), gamers are able to download faster (and as a top uploader, you get access to top downloading speeds).
4. Microsoft rewards power users with points per preset upload amount (1gb=50 Live points).
5. Brian Lam stops getting error messages.
6. Unicorns return to Earth.
BitTorrent on my xbox 360 o boy! I am still trying to connect my xbox to my machine upstairs! Just wish i could do that.
Sounds like a plan it would be nice if MS would consider this and try it. I really think it could work.