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Please disregard, I just read the thread about the legal issues.
I first wish to thank you all for maintaining this site and freely sharing your updates, experience, and knowledge. This site is a God-Send.
I amposting since I have one question, and not sure where the issue lies, Has anyone else experienced problems downloading form the Rapidshare sites? I get an error about exceeding the allowed downloads but I have'nt downloaded yet. I am thinking maybe something in my IE 7 or another security setting?
Any ideas woudl be helpful since I cannot wait to get to WM6.
Thanks,,,,
jabray said:
Please disregard, I just read the thread about the legal issues.
I first wish to thank you all for maintaining this site and freely sharing your updates, experience, and knowledge. This site is a God-Send.
I amposting since I have one question, and not sure where the issue lies, Has anyone else experienced problems downloading form the Rapidshare sites? I get an error about exceeding the allowed downloads but I have'nt downloaded yet. I am thinking maybe something in my IE 7 or another security setting?
Any ideas woudl be helpful since I cannot wait to get to WM6.
Thanks,,,,
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Well maybe your connected to the internet using a proxy. and as free user u only can download one file every hour. if you are using a proxy, everybody, who's using this proxy too, blocks you. but its just a suggestion from me.
alternate you can restart your router and try again. this is also a trick to download more than one file in an hour, because you get a new ip.
I had the same issues with rapidshare.
But since the FTP was stripped and most new roms are released through it I have paid for a premium subscription.
It works 100%
And if you know where to look there are loads of other cool software available on rapidshare.
Jules
Hey everyone, I'm Nathan's (nprussel) ftp host. I was reading through all of your posts in the official Villain thread and saw that some of you had very disappointing download speeds, while others were completely fine. I'd like to use this thread to help me analyze the server load to try and make the next release go smoother.
My server is based on a 100mbps backbone, with 1gbps burst available (obviously during mass downloads like with the release the burst speed will be used up almost immediately).
What I'd like to know is what country you live in, what your download rates were, how long it took you to download the whole thing, and what time you downloaded it GMT. This isn't just for the people who had slow speeds; I'd like to hear from everyone who tried downloading it.
In about 4 hours, I should have some additional server log info to help me with the analysis as well. Hopefully all of this will allow me to setup a better system for distributing the releases.
Update: Thanks for the info so far everyone, it looks like everything is working fine now. I'm mostly interested in the people who downloaded it just as it was released (around 1500 GMT). It's looking like there were about 100-150 people trying to grab it at the same time which caused some bottlenecks.
Isn't it smarter to post that into his topic. And mabye ask NPrussel to post hit into his first post near his download links?
Not meaning to hi-jack your thread, but I'd just like to say thank you for your generousity with the hosting.
I no longer have to upload to 4Shared (phew).
Thanks again.
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Not meaning to hi-jack your thread, but I'd just like to say thank you for your generousity with the hosting.
I no longer have to upload to 4Shared (phew).
Thanks again.
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Hey Nathan, I also wanted to ask you, do you know if the slow upload speeds you mentioned were on your end or my end?
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Hey Nathan, I also wanted to ask you, do you know if the slow upload speeds you mentioned were on your end or my end?
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My end. I've been having issues with my ISP for some time.
I have actually downloaded the ROM from Sheffield, UK today on a friend's generally stable connection, which typically downloads at 400kbps, and I was getting 80kbps, fyi.
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My end. I've been having issues with my ISP for some time.
I have actually downloaded the ROM from Sheffield, UK today on a friend's generally stable connection, which typically downloads at 400kbps, and I was getting 80kbps, fyi.
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What time was that Nathan? And what time did you release the ROM to the donators?
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Hey everyone, I'm Nathan's (nprussel) ftp host. I was reading through all of your posts in the official Villain thread and saw that some of you had very disappointing download speeds, while others were completely fine. I'd like to use this thread to help me analyze the server load to try and make the next release go smoother.
My server is based on a 100mbps backbone, with 1gbps burst available (obviously during mass downloads like with the release the burst speed will be used up almost immediately).
What I'd like to know is what country you live in, what your download rates were, how long it took you to download the whole thing, and what time you downloaded it GMT. This isn't just for the people who had slow speeds; I'd like to hear from everyone who tried downloading it.
In about 4 hours, I should have some additional server log info to help me with the analysis as well. Hopefully all of this will allow me to setup a better system for distributing the releases.
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Downloaded the ROM 15.00 GMT, got about 1,5 MB/S as an average and it took just under 2,5 minutes. Norway!
Downloaded at 9:00 AM PCT
1.5Mbps!!
Downloaded the ROM around 21.40 GMT, Didnt pay attention to the d/l speed though sorry
It took just under 2mins 30 secs minutes. United Kingdom!
Superfast just like the Rom
3.5MB/s from my home connection in norway and 10.6MB/s from holland
mmmm
Was quick enough for me downloaded it around 3pm GMT, in Sheffield
Fast enough for me 1.5MB/s ---Chicago,Il.
I downloaded yesterday at a speed of 700/kb/s. Location Sweden.
Hi all developers!
One thing I have thought about for a while is, why do you upload ROMs and other files to uploading sites like Rapidshare? For me who doesn't have a Rapidshare Premium account this means a lot of waiting.
Just thinking, why not create a torrent of the files? I suppose 99% of everyone here has a torrent client, and if not, uTorrent is not that hard to install .
This would also help the speeds alot, I would at least happily help you seed the files here on my 100/100 fibre connection.
Just some thoughts..
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Also I would like to say thanks to all you developers, you do a great job!
Because downloading torrents to phone would be harder than just downloading the files from a FTP or a hosting site!
Just my opinion...
i think thats a good idea!
hate rapidshare n all those sites.....most of the time i download the file on my computer anyway n then transfer it to my sd...
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Because downloading torrents to phone would be harder than just downloading the files from a FTP or a hosting site!
Just my opinion...
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This. I personally download ROM's straight to my phone, unless I can be arsed to edit them first. The wait of 40 seconds to download a file is nothing really. Plus using the author's Rapidshare accounts could actually benefit them.
diego4t said:
i think thats a good idea!
hate rapidshare n all those sites.....most of the time i download the file on my computer anyway n then transfer it to my sd...
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Yea same here, never thought about downloading to the phone directly tbh. So much easier to do on the computer .
Still, why not use both? The torrent would at least be a great mirror.
It would be really show for the first few people downloading the file, then a lot of people would just download the torrent and not upload anything so it would end up downloading at the upload speed of the creator
Plus it means a lot more uploading
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It would be really show for the first few people downloading the file, then a lot of people would just download the torrent and not upload anything so it would end up downloading at the upload speed of the creator
Plus it means a lot more uploading
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QFT!
Also not all developers have huge upload speed
why not create a DC++ hub?
those were the days...
donald-c said:
It would be really show for the first few people downloading the file, then a lot of people would just download the torrent and not upload anything so it would end up downloading at the upload speed of the creator
Plus it means a lot more uploading
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Well thats just bad behaviour by the leechers then...
The good thing with torrents is that the developer don't have to seed at all, just provide the .torrent. Then someone who downloaded it elsewhere can seed it for him (or her.. ). Like I said, I can provide 100 mbit/s up speed at my home and I am sure a lot of other users here would help out too
To be fair, it's a lot of hassle for developers to set it up on a tracker to just get downloads.
File hosts like RapidShare and MediaFire etc, you're always going to get a good download speed so what difference does waiting 30-40 seconds make?
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To be fair, it's a lot of hassle for developers to set it up on a tracker to just get downloads.
File hosts like RapidShare and MediaFire etc, you're always going to get a good download speed so what difference does waiting 30-40 seconds make?
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Hehe, I'm maxing out like 100-200 KB/s from Rapidshare and nearly 12 MB/s using torrents...
I'm sorry but I can't see the problem, it is definetly not more work to create a .torrent file (just use a public tracker). The .torrent file is so small that it won't be a problem to host it somewhere, maybe even directly on the forum.
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why not create a DC++ hub?
those were the days...
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Cause that would mean a lot of people just downloading from the developer. With a .torrent you could spread out the files in a much better way and distribute the bandwidth.
But like I said, these are just mine $(2*10^-2)...
ginux_ said:
Hi all developers!
One thing I have thought about for a while is, why do you upload ROMs and other files to uploading sites like Rapidshare? For me who doesn't have a Rapidshare Premium account this means a lot of waiting.
Just thinking, why not create a torrent of the files? I suppose 99% of everyone here has a torrent client, and if not, uTorrent is not that hard to install .
This would also help the speeds alot, I would at least happily help you seed the files here on my 100/100 fibre connection.
Just some thoughts..
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Also I would like to say thanks to all you developers, you do a great job!
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Torrent programs are usually banned from work computers.. I use a work laptop as my primary machine, so I wouldn't be able to get those..
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why not create a DC++ hub?
those were the days...
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And still are. Still have a few pvt hubs I'm in for audio stuff
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And still are. Still have a few pvt hubs I'm in for audio stuff
Sent from my PC36100
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i'd ask for an invite but im a leech!
BlackLine7 said:
QFT!
Also not all developers have huge upload speed
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Wouldn't matter, first upload the torrent to a (few) seedbox(es) (community will happily provide these I suppose). Once its done, turbo speed for everyone.
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To be fair, it's a lot of hassle for developers to set it up on a tracker to just get downloads.
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http://openbittorrent.com/
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Wouldn't matter, first upload the torrent to a (few) seedbox(es) (community will happily provide these I suppose). Once its done, turbo speed for everyone.
"openbittorrent"
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Thanks, both these things are what I was thinking about
I have a computer in a wardrobe working only as file/torrent server so there is at least one seed box for the community.
I am a new member so I had to delete the link from your post, dough.
Well - back up a few months i tried to do exactly that. I seeded the Villain files until 4-5 had it, and because every one else's connection was better than mine ppl didnt download from me anymore - and speed would pick up on the file across P2P
I used uTorrent and created the torrent from within that program and uploaded the torrent to my own website - worked a charm once i had all the settings right...
i think it's a good idea - if not then as a mirror for the RS and Mediafire websites...
Once a couple of 100 mbit upload has gotten hold of the file it will be fast!!!
Smirge
Aren't you guys jumping the gun a bit on this? How about selecting another provider? Rarhost, dropbox, Adrive.com are other free alternatives Ive used in the past.
Or even Google Sites/Code/Doc etc
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Aren't you guys jumping the gun a bit on this? How about selecting another provider? Rarhost, dropbox, Adrive.com are other free alternatives Ive used in the past.
Or even Google Sites/Code/Doc etc
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Maybe we are
Just thought that torrents has some benefits and could be considered... Nice to hear all your opinions
Wuala can be a good alternative to rapidshare or megaupload, it has 2GB for free, or you can share your HD free space for add free space to your account on Wuala. Also can be possible do a groups for sharing, on HTCMania we have created one for files for HTC Desire and another for APKs
http://www.wuala.com/HTC_Desire
http://www.wuala.com/APKs_Android
Everyone can access from web, or using Wuala client using Windows/Linux/Mac and with notifications for new files added.
Update 5/28 noon 30
I am uploading right now, however I never thought that I should create an uploading directory until today. That way if I am uploading files like I am now, someone doesnt start downloading and they get a bad file. So with the exception of what I am doing now, from now on anything I upload will go into a temp dir then I will transfer to its proper place.
I am going to work on an FTP for anon uploading, give me some time, I am concerned about Malware, trojens, and other malicious acts by people on the web, I want this to be a safe place for all Android users to access files for their devices.
I am also considering adding 3-5 more devices to the mirror, but I would need to get the Anon FTP up first, my upload speeds suck so damn bad.
Also, I might just add that Wiki that droid512 suggested, and let whomever has more time and knowledge admin it. 2 kids, broken back, severely damaged arms/hands and being on pain meds ALL the time screws up my ability to jump on the puter and help out.
Jim
Link to Mirror
Open Directory is enabled.
http://www.blackmugmedia.com/Android/GT/Mirror/
Update 5/25 11pm
Open directory browsing is enabled for www.blackmugmedia.com/Android/ I figured it would be alot easier to be able to go through the different directories and locate any file you may need.
I am still uploading, my home connection sucks, 768 up.
Right now I am setting up my server hosted on fatcow with a mirror of all gtab roms, kernals, stock recovery, etc. Organized in directories for GSM, cdma, and wifi.
I would like to enable anonymous uploading, however....I am a security freak, so for right now ill upload everything I have for my cdma Verizon tab, then start downloading GSM and wifi files to place on the server.
If you are a Dev and want your project mirrored, send me a pm with a link and ill grab it and upload it.
I will update this post with links to the directories a little later today when I have enough stuff uploaded.
Effective today....these files will stay for the next 3 years.
If I can find a way to allow anonymous uploading and still have high security, I will update this post.
Mods, feel free to sticky if you like
Jim
Link to Mirror
Open Directory is enabled.
http://www.blackmugmedia.com/Android/GT/Mirror/
I am uploading and still creating the remaining Directories. As I am web retarded, you cant browse contents yet, but that.......will happen.
Link to Mirror
Open Directory is enabled.
http://www.blackmugmedia.com/Android/GT/Mirror/
Sticky vote
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Why dont you install a hosting/upload script and then create user accounts for devs who wish to use the service.
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Why dont you install a hosting/upload script and then create user accounts for devs who wish to use the service.
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Ok look buddy, all that **** went over my head like a 747. ha ha, yeah. Web stuff, I dont get it.
However...I was going to give Devs FTP accounts like I did for Spacemoose, but I posted it in the "General" section and I dont think it was seen by any devs.
So, tell you what, if you care to, give me a call, help me get what you suggested a go, and mabe make it a little easier? I dunno. All I know is I dont have money I can spare to donate, but I do have 3 years of hosting paid up and my domains attached to the server, so......I figured it would help alot.
Oh, updated OP with links/structure... etc.
Well tbh im not really an expert in hosting. If I want a website I just get a webhost with Cpanel etc then upload the script I want to use/configure/install it.
I wouldnt really know bets place to start on a raw dedicated server or VPS as im more a windows guy and bets software like cpanel etc is linux based afaik.
Do you have any hosting software installed or is it just a raw server with OS? And how much traffic and bandwidth did you get with your 3 year hosting?
Im hosted through Fatcow. Ive had this hosting plan for the past few years, never really used it.
Its Linux, Cpanel, all set up. Really just need to familiarize myself with it again, as I haven't looked at it in 2 years.
Ive done 1 FTP account so far, takes like 2 minutes to do, spent time creating directories for the hosting of roms/kernals/recovery/apps, etc. Just slowly chipping away at uploading what I have, then I will start downloading files from this forum if they still exist, then put them up on the mirror.
Open directory is active now, figured it was the easiest option for people to scroll through.
So, I guess I started something that will probably end up being very big, as once the Tab is all uploaded, then I start on the Droid X, then I'll pick a device to start with. Hell, as far as I am concerned, Ill host a mirror and repository for all Android Devices.
I have unlimited bandwidth and space, I informed Fatcow of my intention, they thought it was cool, said I was ok and I started.
this is awesome man I appreciate it. i vote sticky but i also vote a vzw wiki since theres totally not enough stuff for cdma tabs
droid512 said:
this is awesome man I appreciate it. i vote sticky but i also vote a vzw wiki since theres totally not enough stuff for cdma tabs
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I was searching through some of the scripts fatcow offers me, well besides the chat room thing I installed just to make my wife laugh, but a wiki add on, so yeah, its possible if someone wants to admin it I can put it up.
If anyone feels the directory structure should be different than what I came up with, please feel free to jump in and say so. I'm not going to get all butt sore because the world of android users think that my gift could benifit from a better layout.
Also, I think I will indeed instal that wiki page, if a few of you more experienced uber nerds want to admin the wiki, shoot me an email or pm and ill get you set up. I would do it, but my entries would probably be lame, and wrong.
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Hey man,
Will you please upload modems i posted to your directory? Is it ok. I am just saying since you never know what free file hosting sites will do to your files. Just look at dropbox latest policy changes
I can certainly put the modems up. I was busy the past 2 days, decided to give Ubuntu 11.04 a spin, and was digging it so much I forgot to do other stuff. So ill get back to making directories and uploading today.
And what do you mean modems you posted to my directory?. Am I not fully awake yet?. I'm confused.
DarkPal said:
Hey man,
Will you please upload modems i posted to your directory? Is it ok. I am just saying since you never know what free file hosting sites will do to your files. Just look at dropbox latest policy changes
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Updated OP.
Mods, care to make this sticky?.
any way you can upload a update.zip for a "stock" verizon tab. I cant load mine from recovery, i get the ! when i try
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I can certainly put the modems up. I was busy the past 2 days, decided to give Ubuntu 11.04 a spin, and was digging it so much I forgot to do other stuff. So ill get back to making directories and uploading today.
And what do you mean modems you posted to my directory?. Am I not fully awake yet?. I'm confused.
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My modems are on mediafire. Its stickied to this forum. Since free file hosting are dodgy maybe you can put them up.
Want to check if there are people interested in having the roms, kernels and tools uploaded to a usenet group (most likely alt.binaries.android) and NZBs as an alternate download method for these ROMs.
If there is a decent number of people interested, I would approach the devs to see if they would like to have their files available on usenet, I would offer to upload their files and provide them with the nzb files to place it in their threads.
Make it torrent and im in, im so tired of slow download speeds from upload sites. They suck, and I dont want to pay for premium.
Posting the NZBs would be a great idea, save waiting almost an hour to download an image. Torrents would be an idea, but you'd need to have people keeping the image alive for the upload.
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Posting the NZBs would be a great idea, save waiting almost an hour to download an image. Torrents would be an idea, but you'd need to have people keeping the image alive for the upload.
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Thats true, while on usenet, it will always be there ready to be downloaded (you can even use a usenet client on your phone to download it even faster)
keep the votes coming guys