Yes, but then it's not all in one place

I think the reason it's a torrent is because it's so big. But hey, leave it on for a few days and nights.
If you want to go ahead and get the files from multiple places, Karajorma's FAQ of
Installing FS2_Open will tell you just about all you need to know. And then follow the instructions on the very first page of the
MediaVP 3.6.8 Delta thread, and then get a
CVS build. But really, until you get used to exploring and modifying your Freespace 2 folder, not to mention tracking down all these files, I'd stick with the torrent.