Creating a Tracker (Large Scale)

[LibriVox]

I have read the FAQ, done web searches for creating a tracker, followed other FAQs, searched these forums, and come up empty. (Almost)

I have my own webserver, static IP address, and thus complete control over software implementation and configuration. (Running Fedora Distro)

I am trying to host/seed thousands of files of a few terrabytes in size for a LibriVox.org. (Open Domain Audio Books, if anyone's curious).

Everywhere I look, anytime someone asks about setting up a tracker the problem and answer is usually:

a) The person didn't know what a tracker was, and meant torrent. (I know the difference and want to setup my own tracker, instead of using something like pirate-bay)

The person was doing a small-scale project, sharing a few files between a few friends. (I am unsure of the usefulness in thousands of trackerless torrents, but I feel it is better implemented to using a dedicated tracker. Open to suggestions)

c) The person had their own tracker setup, but it was a 'private' tracker, and the discussion never mentioned what software he was using. (I definitely want a PUBLIC tracker, and the month of research leads me to believe that the utorrent software will work, but I'm not entirely sure.)

Any help identifying the right software (preferably with a lot of administrative statistic information on downloads [number of downloads, recent downloads, etc]) and/or a good reference on how to implement your own tracker would be greatly appreciated.

-Matt

[DreadWingKnight]

the #bittorrent channel on freenode is likely a better place for this question, as uTorrent deals primarily with the client and has no robust tracker package.

[Firon]

Opentracker is your best bet. It's fairly easy to use and configure.