"Torrent" Service

werner said:
wolfie, the test account can see the files you (wolfiez) have downloaded. not such a hot idea:-)
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Lol, i know. Just wanted to give the people a view/feel of how it works. One can create separate 'installations' that would cut out that 'prob'.
The thing is ,the idea is that you'll be able to download the stuff i've/other people already downloaded. So you don’t have multiple people downloading the same 700mb file.
 
Dedicated linux intl server:
200GB hdd
1TB traffic
$588 per year = round about R4233 per year

nice for a TF-box
 
I got this question(s),and decided to answer them here,and to get clarity about a few things:
do i understand correctly:
1) you get yourself a server somewhere (cheap and with lots of
bandwidth..)
2) you run torrent flux(TF) on this remote server
3) you download the completed torrents via iburst

advantages:
4) runs independent of iburst
5) can up as much or little as you want
6) much higher bandwidth on server
7) you can now "download torrents" from any connection,even those directly blocking torrents, by using direct HTTP download via your server

disadvantages:
8) downloading finished torrents counts against cap
9) download speed once capped is standard 64kb/s
10)Getting a 'LEKKER' Big dedicated server could increase the costs...Dedicated+Big == $$$

is that about right?
what have your experiences been so far?
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1. Yip,cheap cheap.

2. Yip,easy enough.

3. Nope. You upload the *.torrent file to this server. The TF is a web_based_bittorrent_client, that’ll download the torrent the way BT/azeurus/etc etc does it. Only you can be offline while your cheap webserver is doing all the hard work. Then,after the TF had completed the whole torrent,you can then download it with a program like DAP at excellent speed as it is normal HTTP! Can be done via any internet connection(iburst,adsl….).

4.Runs independent from you, being online/offline does not matter. The Server TF is ‘installed’ on,is always online.

5. ??? Upload? Yes you can seed the torrents on your web_server,or disable it to save bandwidth.

6. International servers have REALY cheap bandwidth! Some Dedicated servers come standard with 2TB bandwidth.

7. Any other advantages people? -If your admin/ISP is blocking (or shaping) your Work/School/etc etc connection of downloading, this is for you! HTTP is usually prioritized above other traffic, so your torrents will be streaming to you via HTTP really fast! :)
Even if you only have access to port 80(HTTP),you could use this to download torrents!

8. Yip, counts towards the first 1/3/x GB of your Iburst cap…AFAIK

9. Once capped, AFAIK, you can only surf on the local iburst network. So TF is more suited for ADSL users, when you use a local Linux server.

10. Any other?.....o,yes..Local servers is NOT that cheap as International servers(thank Telkom)!!!!!!


my experiences....wellllll:
I love it. Works like a charm.
 
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sparklehorse/ld13 what companies and packages are you using ?

Do these package allow you to run P2P software as stated in their term of use?
 
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Word of caution. If you do do this get a month to month host. Do not sigh up for a 12 month server.

They have every right to pull the plug on your server :(
 
Pilgrim said:
Word of caution. If you do do this get a month to month host. Do not sigh up for a 12 month server.

They have every right to pull the plug on your server :(
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Thx,will keep it in mind... btw,i still need you help!
 
Wow!

I could not believe it...i found this host that offers:
110GB WebSpace
1110GB Monthly Data Transfer

All this @ (90.00 USD=648.000 ZAR) for 14 Months
R46.285714285714285714285714285714 per month!!

Looks like a great qual. host and realy good prices...PERFECT for a TorrentFlux Box:cool:
 
Thx goes to Pilgrim!! With his help,my TF Box is now fully 'working'!
I can really recommend TF, as your torrents really come down at a FAST rate to your server. Then the downloading to you is also blistering fast as you are the only one downloading that file! :)

And seeding does not eat your bandwidth anymore…
 
ld13 said:
9. Once capped, AFAIK, you can only surf on the local iburst network. So TF is more suited for ADSL users, when you use a local Linux server.
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You should be able to continue downloading from your international server at 64kbps.

This is a really nice idea. Even if you currently have an unshaped account (G9). You can be downloading remotely and still have full speed available on your desktop. And not having to seed/share yourself is a big bandwdith saving on your Iburst cap.

But I think people should set up their own servers to do this. In that way you are unlikely to incur the wrath of the hosting company, your torrents are private, and you don't need a massive package to satisfy your requirements, so the hosting cost is minimal.

You can rather use the DCHub (post-cap) for file sharing among Ibursters.
 
Gatecrasher said:
You should be able to continue downloading from your international server at 64kbps.

This is a really nice idea. Even if you currently have an unshaped account (G9). You can be downloading remotely and still have full speed available on your desktop. And not having to seed/share yourself is a big bandwdith saving on your Iburst cap.

But I think people should set up their own servers to do this. In that way you are unlikely to incur the wrath of the hosting company, your torrents are private, and you don't need a massive package to satisfy your requirements, so the hosting cost is minimal.

You can rather use the DCHub (post-cap) for file sharing among Ibursters.
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like i said,AFAIK...
But seems like international is possible after youre capped. And at 64k it is still nice to download a file from a server like mine. I'm on GPRS(43k) and i get speeds of up to 11k download to me!!
A private server would be safer yes,but i'm keeping my torrents 'clean' atm.
I'm also thinking about tweaking the code a little so that i'll be able to give it a normal URL for a file,so that the server then download the file for me,and i'll be able to download it directly from the server later at blistering speeds.:cool:
My own personal Torrent&File downloader.

I'm also looking at http://www.servage.net/ atm. At $7.5 per month they realy give you value for money.
 
Hey lD13, while your here, unrelated though, dont you want to give the new Iburst hub a shot? I have absolutley no connection problems with the new one, so maby you'll get in too.

Then we can finally have two Cape Town guys on.. and you can give me all those torrents your getting :p

If it appeals to you..
 
Ekhaatvensters said:
Hey ld13, while your here, unrelated though, dont you want to give the new Iburst hub a shot? I have absolutley no connection problems with the new one, so maby you'll get in too.

Then we can finally have two Cape Town guys on.. and you can give me all those torrents your getting :p

If it appeals to you..
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I'll try it out sometime,in the not so near future....that hub does not like me or my IP's. :confused: But i've read that it's going to be moved,*hoping 4 the best*

You want the torrents i'm getting,easy. I can just give you the direct HTTP link as there is NO way i'm going to download 1GB on my GPRS...$( $(

The thing is my server is limited to 1GB diskspace atm. And as i said,i'm not going to download illegal torrents on this. It's only for 'testing' :p So atm im rather using it to download 'normal' files for me. Like my AVG full update packages.
 
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Cool, um test some of the new Family Guy episodes for me pls? i'll love you forever :D (thats hardly illegal right..)

Well teh hub has already moved to its new home, and like i said, I never have connection problems anymore, but its still restricted to regional use, so you ant get good speeds off JHB guys, which is all of them besides me right now. thats why some CPT people have to get on there...
 
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Ekhaatvensters said:
Cool, um test some of the new Family Guy episodes for me pls? i'll love you forever :D (thats hardly illegal right..)

Well teh hub has already moved to its new home, and like i said, I never have connection problems anymore, but its still restricted to regional use, so you ant get good speeds off JHB guys, which is all of them besides me right now. thats why some CPT people have to get on there...
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Is this post number 2K?! Congrats!!!;)

Whats the new addy of the hub then? Still the same?

FG episodes...mmm, i'll see :rolleyes:
aint that illegal?:p

Anyone else maybe trying out any other hosting services that gives you great value for a torrent box?
 
lol, oh ja, it is. Thanks.

It believe you can use the same adress and it will send you through to the new hub. If not the addy for now is : ibust-za.kicks-ass.net:20891

AAh.. come on its hardly illegal, it comes on TV, they make their money there, and peopel still watch stuff they have on their PC...well its not as bad as copying music, but still illegal ja.. so be a daredevil :p
 
Ekhaatvensters said:
lol, oh ja, it is. Thanks.

It believe you can use the same adress and it will send you through to the new hub. If not the addy for now is : ibust-za.kicks-ass.net:20891

AAh.. come on its hardly illegal, it comes on TV, they make their money there, and peopel still watch stuff they have on their PC...well its not as bad as copying music, but still illegal ja.. so be a daredevil :p
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mmm, careful now...there are people here that'll ATTACK you for saying that,lol.
how big is a normal episode of FG?

ekhounivanwindowsni,maybe i'll download some other LEGAL torrents for you like Ubuntu's ISO when i get a server running on Sergage.net......:p :p ;)
 
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