turdhat
join:2001-09-30
Louisville, KY
| reply to qos1
Re: Blocking PTP programs?
I hope they do block p2p stuff. After working for an isp I can say that these things spread viruses and cause more problems than they are worth ! They cause isp's massive headaches and causes network admins to pull thier hair our. A person ay my work had it installed and flooded my whole damn network with viruses ! Die p2p Die ! |
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James T Kirk
@63.119.x.x
| I have to agree with "Turdhat" (what a name !). These programs have caused me many headaches at home and at work. They are often enbedded with spyware and trojans and turn Windows and I.E to mush ! Im sure there are methods to avoiding those problems however your average user will get their pc owned. I hope isp's start blocking them as well as it will make the internet faster, and help curtail theft of music. |
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turdhat
join:2001-09-30
Louisville, KY | I do have to say that I realize Iggy has been a huge help to many around here so I really am not trying to slam him. Just surprised at his dedication. |
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IGGY
No Guru Just Here To Help
Premium,MVM
join:2001-03-30
Chatham, IL
4 edits | reply to turdhat
Only those who don't take basic security measures get infected from P2P. With that said - just popping open your browser - yes even with the beloved Firefox can get you infected nowadays. If your not on your toes - fully patched and running basic security.
I've not seen any blocking on Insight's part in regards to P2P. There of course was the big thread on if Insight has put in place some filtering. If memory serves me correctly. They have denied doing this. Other providers have come forward to state they are filtering P2P traffic. This of course doesn't mean Insight is. I do use BitTorrent from time to time. I've seen no issues in regards to it's usage. I don't use standard ports for it. And I do try to limit my upload if I'm using it at a peak time of day. I think most hardcore P2Pers will be going old school soon. IRC and newsgroups are again coming back into fashion. Not that they ever became unpopular or forgotten. Just not as main stream as others.
I'd find it interesting if anyone could provide solid evidence of filtering or blocking of certain programs. I'm sure this could be put in place region specific. So I've always said their may be some areas seeing something in use. I'm not seeing anything at this time. I can max out my upload and download speed using my chosen client. Part of the reason I try to remember to throttle my speeds.
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jmz668
join:2004-01-06
Bloomington, IN
| reply to turdhat
You won't get any more viruses from bit torrent than you will from using IE.
Actually, chances of getting a virus from BT is even slimmer, as the seeder/tracker has to deliberately stick a virus in the file. Once that's found out it'll be known widely very shortly. |
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