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Re: Peeron access
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.db.inv
Date: 
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 19:19:17 GMT
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In lugnet.db.inv, Kevin Loch writes:
> In lugnet.db.inv, Dan Boger writes:
> > We are trying to allow everyone to use peeron, so we have removed the
> > blocks for the t-online and the wanadoo users. We still have to pay for
> > bandwidth though, so please, don't abuse our trust. We will block any
> > user caught slurping, to avoid having to take the site down.
> > 
> > These domain-blocks are being lifted on a *trial* basis. If we encounter
> > significant problems with slurpers, we'll have to reinstate the blocks.
> > We know this sucks, but it's not as bad as our ISP turning off the site
> > because we've exceeding our bandwidth. Enjoy!
> > 
> > Dan and Jennifer
> 
> Or, as the message on ftp.freebsd.org says, "use wiseley"
> 
> KL

I know this must make me sound dim, but... what is a "slurper"?
thanks
tom



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  Re: Peeron access
 
(...) Someone who uses a special program to copy an entire website to their harddrive. Or the program that does the slurping. As you can imagine, slurping can suck up a lot of bandwidth. Steve (25 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.db.inv)

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  Re: Peeron access
 
(...) Or, as the message on ftp.freebsd.org says, "use wiseley" KL (25 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.db.inv)

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