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dc working?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 3:35 pm
by huttdaniel
was able to connect to dc++ for the first time today in ages, but cant connect now (well says connected but noo users)... anyone know whats going on?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:24 pm
by BigG
Yes, DC++ is working fine.
Could people please not start hundreds of threads about 'is DC++ working'.
If there is a problem with the hub or whatever, we will post on the forums; until then assume that there is no problem with the hub.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 4:46 pm
by huttdaniel
well ive obviously only posted it because i am unable to connect... havent been able to for ages and finally managed today but not anymore
and this has been the same today for a number of my friends on campus, so was wondering if there was a reason, seeing as though some pattern was emerging???????
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 6:16 pm
by astropoint
From what I can see, we're back to the position we were in a week or two ago. You can connect, but it is likely to take many attempts to get the connection request through the traffic shaper, which has DC (and other p2p) on a very low priority. Once connected however, everything works as it should.
So you just need to be patient and allow your client time to connect.
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:31 pm
by johnno
are you sure they've not blocked it all together....as the acceptable use policy on the resnet page (
here)
"The following uses of the service are unacceptable and may result in disciplinary measures being taken
......
* Using Peer to Peer file sharing applications (e.g. Bittorrent, Kazaa, Gnutella, DC++)
....
Minor breaches of this policy will be handed under the regulations concerning minor disciplinary offences (regulation 24 subsection 6 and 7). These can result in a fine of up to £100.
More serious breaches (such as a major breach of confidentially, harassment, or illegal activities) or repeated minor breaches may lead to action under the Major Offences procedure (regulation 24 subsections 8 and 9). In serious cases legal action may also be taken.
The University will co-operate fully with the police and other law enforcement agencies in any criminal investigations.
I'm sure that it didnt say that in the printed one I got on my desk in my room. Maybe they changed the policy?
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 11:19 pm
by astropoint
You're right, they seem to have changed it, I'm almost certain it didn't specifically mention DC++ before.
Doubt they've blocked it entirely though as 120 people are online currently, alot of whom are on campus.
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 7:39 am
by cocodude
Well, you didn't agree to that policy and they haven't notified anybody of the changes to their T&Cs. I hope some letter does get sent to ICT - it's *appauling* that valid programs are banned on the network when you're paying about £22/month for the service!
Cocodude
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:47 am
by PanMaster
DC++ doesn't work again, however, I'm now getting consistent pings <=150
.
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 2:05 pm
by Zeus
panmaster - you are a true thorough bred retard, bred from the finest purest retards, who themselves come from a long line of pure retards.
one could say you are the purest of the retards.... King... no, God of retards!
.... DC++ has been working 24/7 for 4 days and the server itself for a week. Just stop saying random crap and think before you write anything... it might help...
I did actually re-read my post, thinking "is it too harsh? too insensitive?" but then i looked at what u've posted... and nah... i stand by my statement (or in this case, insults).[/img]
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:55 pm
by boller
That is a little harsh.
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:37 pm
by CrAzYfOoL
All i can say is i actually fell of my chair laughing when i read that !!! lol and no its fair due to the lack of common sence on pans part!
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:11 pm
by PanMaster
Well I dont know anything about thorough bred retards, but I do know something about AMD Athlon Thoroughbred cores.
I take it highly offensively when you say I'm a retard
as you are implying I have an IQ less than 70.
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 1:34 am
by huttdaniel
why all the bitchin?? can someone just help me with tryin to connect to dc..... left it on for a whole day but couldnt connect?
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:49 pm
by echelon
Look spamming the twofo forums certainly isnt gonna get u connected quicker!! With the traffic shaper in place it could take a couple days or weeks to get connected.. it all depends on the rest of the network and whether ppl are using the connection for somethin else!! Otherwise ITS might have blocked it.. but guess wat! NONE OF THE OFF-CAMPUS PPL WILL BE ABLE TO TELL U!! (hint: ITS are the only ones that know for sure!)
Also with the AUP - no it certainly did not say it!! I remember commenting on the fact that DC++ was not mentioned!! I reckon we just make everyone switch to DC server and clients.. Wonder whether they'll go change it to Direct Connect apps!! lol
ITS if u're reading this!! Stop wasting ur time blocked DC++ and fix the Resnet instead!!
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:36 pm
by adfad666
hey, i use RevConnect to connect to the twofo server, and since that isn't mentioned i'm fine