[ale] changes to ftp.ale.org

[Michael Still]

Running a tracker and seeder is something that I can do on the ftp
server.  I have used it as a client/seeder for a few things in the
past.  I'll get it set up and people can make torrents against it, but
I will restrict it to only allow known torrents to keep others from
just leeching on.


On 12/18/05, Rob Fauls <smokeyrdts at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Just noticed something...that ftp directory is...extensive...im loading it
> now to my ftp site, but if someone has direct access to that machine, we
> should probably zip it and ill pull the zipped file off the site.  If that's
> the way you want to go about it, just let me know. Also, if an admin could
> get in touch with me directly, we can try and figure out and admin procedure
> for my mirroring.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Rob
> Fauls
> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 2:46 PM
> To: 'Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts'
> Subject: Re: [ale] changes to ftp.ale.org
>
> Lol, in that case, then I can also make available a couple low-bandwidth
> lines that I have...finally, I can test out my florida upload!  If one of
> the guys that's directly involved could drop me a line and let me know what
> all you guys want me to load or if I should just mirror your ftp, I will set
> things up.
> -Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Greg
> Freemyer
> Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 12:05 PM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [ale] changes to ftp.ale.org
>
> That is a perfect addition to a bittorrent stream.
>
> If ftp.ale.org starts supporting bittorrent downloads and runs the
> tracker, then secondary servers like the below simply aggregate into
> the overall swarm bandwidth.  When they are  online others can get
> file segments from the secondary servers.  If they go offline, it
> simply reduces the bandwidth of the swarm until the come back online.
>
> Greg
>
> On 12/17/05, Rob Fauls <smokeyrdts at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> > I've got a 3 meg pipe that id be glad to throw a couple of files up on if
> > you want...just let me know and I'll consider if my xmas gift to you all.
> > -Rob
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Dow
> > Hurst
> > Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 2:57 PM
> > To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> > Subject: Re: [ale] changes to ftp.ale.org
> >
> > Michael,
> > I wanted to say thanks for the service you provide for all of us.  I use
> > ftp.ale.org for SUSE security updates all the time,
> > and occasionally for software installation sources for Yast2 in SUSE.
> > I'd love to see the pub/projects/Mozilla directories
> > on the ftp.suse.com server mirrored on ftp.ale.org sometime if that is
> > possible.
> > Merry Christmas,
> > Dow
> >
> >
> > Michael Still wrote:
> > >I instituted a new max user limit on the ftp daemon on ftp.ale.org.  I
> > >did this because it's the .iso downloads that are really taking up the
> > >most bandwidth.  I also redirect .isos on the http port to the ftp
> > >port so that all .isos will go over ftp.
> > >
> > >I think this will increase the overall transfer rate at which people
> > >download on the server given that they can connect to it in the first
> > >place via ftp (I got over 1mbyte/s or 1000kb/s on my work connection).
> > > I've already noticed that it does sit at about the max users on ftp,
> > >but also hovers close to the rate cap on it.
> > >
> > >Overall http transfers are real fast and if you're patient ftp
> > >transfers are really fast as well.
> > >
> > >I will continue to keep an eye on it to see if I can raise the max users
> > again.
> > >
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