arabesque [once more]
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Viruses are everywhere unless u have a good antivirus....u r gone.....
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How safe is downloading
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calilove3456
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Newsgroups in my opinion are the safest method of downloading material, and if you use SSL then its even safer!
As well as being the safest, it is the fatest method too... I would never go back to P2P, ever!
Another newish thing I've seen is utilising rapidshare for distributing material... Thats fast too
As well as being the safest, it is the fatest method too... I would never go back to P2P, ever!
Another newish thing I've seen is utilising rapidshare for distributing material... Thats fast too
so if its encrypted ten the isp can't see anything? the problem is my provider doesn't offer this service.
i thought i read somewhere that the isp can't actually see what your downloading as its not through there servers, and that they only can see the amount that is being downloaded, the only people that can see what is being downloaded is the provider i.e. newsdemon, easynews etc but they don't keep logs. is that right or am i wrong??
i thought i read somewhere that the isp can't actually see what your downloading as its not through there servers, and that they only can see the amount that is being downloaded, the only people that can see what is being downloaded is the provider i.e. newsdemon, easynews etc but they don't keep logs. is that right or am i wrong??
Heather Conley
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what was the relevance of that last post?
Your ISP,
Timer Warner, Adelpia, Cox, AOL, one of the Bells, whomever can intercept the packets of data that is sent over the connection that they provide to you. If these packets are not encrypted, then yes they could see what you are doing.
They, for the most part don't give a flying fuck unless you are becoming a burden on their network (heavy downloading/uploading).
Now, are they gonna turn you over to the local authorities for downloading copyrighted material? No. It's not their copyright to enforce. But it is conceivable, and I have read reports where the ISP has taken it upon them selfs to issue warnings, listing downloaded material. These are usually an attempt to get you to use less bandwidth, more than anything else. Bandwidth is expensive to create and it is in their best interest if they can get you to use as little as possible.
What you are thinking of is the MPAA/RIAA/ and other copyright holders in general. No, they can not see what you download like on P2P networks. No one has ever been sued for downloading off Usenet, their is no way for these outside parties to get into the loop.
SSL encryption is only necessary if you have had problems with your ISP in the past. SSL is to hide what you are doing from them, for whatever reason. Whither it is because they are using some type of traffic shaping tools, or you just don't trust them to keep their noses out of your business. In all reality, most don't care.
Timer Warner, Adelpia, Cox, AOL, one of the Bells, whomever can intercept the packets of data that is sent over the connection that they provide to you. If these packets are not encrypted, then yes they could see what you are doing.
They, for the most part don't give a flying fuck unless you are becoming a burden on their network (heavy downloading/uploading).
Now, are they gonna turn you over to the local authorities for downloading copyrighted material? No. It's not their copyright to enforce. But it is conceivable, and I have read reports where the ISP has taken it upon them selfs to issue warnings, listing downloaded material. These are usually an attempt to get you to use less bandwidth, more than anything else. Bandwidth is expensive to create and it is in their best interest if they can get you to use as little as possible.
What you are thinking of is the MPAA/RIAA/ and other copyright holders in general. No, they can not see what you download like on P2P networks. No one has ever been sued for downloading off Usenet, their is no way for these outside parties to get into the loop.
SSL encryption is only necessary if you have had problems with your ISP in the past. SSL is to hide what you are doing from them, for whatever reason. Whither it is because they are using some type of traffic shaping tools, or you just don't trust them to keep their noses out of your business. In all reality, most don't care.
It was a torrent site he was downloading from. Certainly not usenet.
Needless to say he hasnt downloaded again so I guess the email worked.
Well then THAT explains it. Bit Torrent may be the most popular way of getting files, but it is also the riskiest!
It is very easy to obtain an IP from Bit Torrent. But most folks use it because it is fast and free.
bANd gEeK!!
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yeah seems to be the safest so far and reliable, and like other people have said there is no way 3rd party companies can spy on whatever your downloading.
do you think it would ever become unsafe then? as its the oldest form of file sharing and they haven't gone after people yet? or would it be the server providers that they would go after?
do you think it would ever become unsafe then? as its the oldest form of file sharing and they haven't gone after people yet? or would it be the server providers that they would go after?
Diana Jonas
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I think Maryjane was just pointing out that viruses are everywhere and downloading from any place isnt "safe". I take this topic to be discussing how safe downloading is judged against the likelyhood of the FBI bashing down your door and hauling you away at 3am.
Supernatural Fan
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yeah thats what i heard, hopefully it will always stay safe for the users
carvaz4611
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Yup, definatly seems safe to me.