eMule

Post by **Kulgan** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:15 pm

We'll be recommending use of eMule for (legal) filesharing at SG16, and will be providing an eMule server for you all to use. It's much better than straight Windows filesharing, allowing you to limit upload speeds (thank goodness) and other flashy stuff.
For more info on eMule, hit http://www.emule-project.net/

We've decided on eMule over eDonkey as during extensive testing (between lazymanc and me) they couldn't download from each other. Lazy prefers eMule (as do most eDonkey/eMule users) and DjArcas reckons eMule is "just app round brilliant" too.

It goes without saying that all the client files you could ever want will be available from our Intranet web server (http://www.shotgun.lan while at the event), so you'll be fine just downloading it from there once you arrive.

In the runup to the event, please try to break the eMule server I've set up at arbalest.dyndns.org:4661. During the event, this server will be available at emule.shotgun.lan:4661

K

LazyManc · Post by **LazyManc** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:52 pm

eMule has lots of different mods that add a few extra features / information / better interface etc... The best modded client IMO can be found at http://www.emuleplus.tk/ (it's eMule + spinky bits)

Tau · Post by **Tau** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 2:28 pm

You can't beat good 'ol ftp

Post by **mid_gen** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 3:39 pm

To be honest....you can.

File-sharing on LAN is inherently peer-to-peer, hence client/server FTP will never be an ideal solution.

Searching functionality in eMule and the like will be v useful too.

LazyManc · Post by **LazyManc** » Tue Jul 15, 2003 6:23 pm

Theres also a feature that lets you list all the files a user has shared, although i've never tried it as its a bit pointless in a non-lan situation, but some people might miss the whole nosing around peoples shares to find a gem.

Post by **Kulgan** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:31 am

Uh... feel free to test it when I remember to leave meh machine on, anyway ^_^
It's been a bit warm recently so I left it off today (5 degree difference when I get home).

K

Tau · Post by **Tau** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 12:26 pm

Is it the same as direct connect?

Post by **Kulgan** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 1:00 pm

Tau wrote:Is it the same as direct connect?

Wassat? You're not talking about that serial port thing from way back when, are you?

K

Tau · Post by **Tau** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 1:29 pm

AH, that brings back memories.... but no

Its a piece of software for filesharing. Users run the software, choose the files they want to share, and then connect to a central hub.

It supports file searching... I suspect it is the same as eDonkey

Post by **mid_gen** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 3:25 pm

DirectConnect != eDonkey

DirectConnect < eDonkey while we're at it

Tau · Post by **Tau** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 3:39 pm

You don't half like using mathematical symbols!

SO, Direct Connect is less than eDonkey.... riiight

But if the majority uses eDonkey, then I suppose we've gotta use that

Post by **mid_gen** » Wed Jul 16, 2003 4:04 pm

eMule is our chosen file-sharing method for this event, so you're gonna want to use it. It's fairly easy to use, searchable, and...well...it works

DjArcas · Post by **DjArcas** » Thu Jul 17, 2003 5:50 pm

all, goddamit, ALL. *grr*