pkphilip

There was a talk about how downloading technology has changed in some forum, and many of the old school (ones started Internet with a 14.4/28.8) folks still prefers usenet over anything.

Funny thing is, very few people knows that usenet is probably the safest and most anonymous way to download as there's no IP info is neded.

Philip

yoursecret

I was using usenet until Telus cut us off, basterds.

pkphilip

I am using Shaw, first they cut down the rate to 3 days; now they contracted out to another usenet provider that has 30 days retention, but only limited to 500-600KB/s.

I also use AstraWeb as fill servers, I pay $25 and I get 120GB block traffic w/ SSL (bypass Shaw's throttle). I started my block of 120GB in January, and I am still at 70GB. Which I think it's very good deal.

Philip

yoursecret

I'm using torrent now but not downloading much. If I have to pay for usenet then I'll probably download too much junk, just to get my money's worth.

celeron_266

I am using Shaw, first they cut down the rate to 3 days; now they contracted out to another usenet provider that has 30 days retention, but only limited to 500-600KB/s.

I also use AstraWeb as fill se ...
pkphilip 發表於 2009-9-29 22:30

speed is good....but how does it work with shaw's stupid 60GB/month "limit"?
i have switched to shaw since august...and limiting daily usage down to 2GB for 5 computers is just nearly impossible, with all those torrents, file downloads, streaming asian dramas, youtube, network games that my family uses....adding usenet to the equation will bust the usage limit for sure....

myversa

shaw does not usually check your limit unless

1.  there is someone in your neighborhood phoning and complaining the internet speed is slow.
2.  You try to download all the torrent and all the things at once to slow down the Internet.
3.  You are over by very large amount.

pkphilip

I was flagged by Shaw for about 9 months, and now I am off the hook. If you are flagged, you should see "modem usage" in secure.shaw.ca.

Believe me, the usage log is extremely inaccurate, Shaw is show that I do about 20GB of download and 3 GB upload per month. Considering that I download from Usenet everyday for at least 1GB, I really don't know how their system work....

I think Shaw only calculate from the usual ports, I randomize my BT ports and reset my modem daily, I think that may be the reason why my usage is so low.

Philip

myversa

maybe i will reset my modem daily and randomize the bt ports too.

tiffiant

ya you still do upload when you are downlaoding

myversa

you can use linux system and get rid of maximum limitation; you will finish downloading before you even upload...