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Re: Peeron access
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lugnet.db.inv
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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.
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> > 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
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> Or, as the message on ftp.freebsd.org says, "use wiseley"
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> KL
I know this must make me sound dim, but... what is a "slurper"?
thanks
tom
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Message has 1 Reply:
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| (...) 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 (23 years ago, 28-Feb-02, to lugnet.db.inv)
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