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    Using P2P in dorm rooms

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Mr.Happy, Sep 20, 2005.

  1. Mr.Happy

    Mr.Happy Notebook Guru

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    Hello I've just moved in to my dorm and noticed that the P2P programs don't work. Is there any way to make them work? I mean it connects but everytime u try and download a song it just won't download. I would appreciate any help. IS there a way to get around them?
     
    Mr.Happy, Sep 20, 2005
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Your campus probrably blocked the sites and ports, so unless you want to do something that may get you expelled...well, no more P2P.

    And we don't really support P2P here, *cough*
     
    coriolis, Sep 20, 2005
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  3. nickspohn

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    Thats why it connects but it doesnt allow you to do things like coriolis said if its illegal or bad, chances are it is blocked. Schools try to reinforce laws as much as they can. :)
     
    nickspohn, Sep 20, 2005
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  4. AuroraS

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    Yeah, pretty much all schools I know prevent users from using P2P programs.

    ...unless you use iTunes. (I think)
     
    AuroraS, Sep 21, 2005
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    When I lived in the dorms at the univ. of colorado, they blocked all the major filesharing programs. However, I think something like bittorrent is not blocked. Some lesser known p2p programs also might work, but then there is the risk of spyware.
     
    bobfet1, Sep 21, 2005
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  6. DownByFive

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    At the University of Idaho, they blocked bittorrent, but I could use Ares, but it sucked...I think they probably block just about all the ports that might get used for file sharing, just leaving open like ftp and smtp and all that jazz...
     
    DownByFive, Sep 21, 2005
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  7. bobfet1

    bobfet1 Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    For a brief period I remember a program called CUNap that was specific to the CU network, where your computer would contact a server off-network that would connect you with other computers in-network. I think whoever was running the server cut it off, but for a while I could transfer files at crazy rates, like as fast as your hard drive could write!
     
    bobfet1, Sep 21, 2005
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  8. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    He probaly had to close it down. Remember that bittorrent and others are illegal. :) :) Dont want anyone to be in trouble here now of course. :) Nick
     
    nickspohn, Sep 21, 2005
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  9. noahsark

    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think BT is illegal- the guy who wrote it gives out his address for crying out loud- I think the problem lies in what most people choose to do with it. It's great for getting Linux iso's!
     
    noahsark, Sep 21, 2005
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  10. gulp35

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    Yeah for linux ISO 's and GINORMOUS GAME demos's!!!
     
    gulp35, Sep 21, 2005
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  11. LuckMC11

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    yea..it's NOT illegal if your download LEGAL files..lol...like large files such as demos and stuff
     
    LuckMC11, Sep 22, 2005
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  12. nickspohn

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    Yes, anything considered as a full movie, full games, and full versions of software are illegal.
     
    nickspohn, Sep 22, 2005
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