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    Default Woodworking Videos by forum members

    I thought we'd better start a new thread for the videos which will become available as we go on.


    Torrent file Instructions
    Torrents are means of file sharing. The torrent file itself is not one which will play the video. It's more like a road map which any good torrent program will use to find the file on somebody else's computer. Initially, that will be mine. I will post a link to the torrent file which is on a torrent hosting web site. What you will need to do is download a torrent file reading program and then download the torrent file which applies to the particular video file. The torrent files are only around 35kb.

    Torrent file sharing programs can be found using google.
    I'd recommend Azureus, found here:
    http://sourceforge.net/projects/azureus/

    When you have installed the torrent program, go to the link for the particular torrent file for the video. Just click on the file name, which will take you to the download screen and from there,or if you are already at that point, just hit the download button.

    Make sure your torrent program is installed and then double click on the downloded torrent file. The program will then import the file and get directions to begin the download. Be patient, sometimes it takes a little while or the tracker might be down (don't worry about that, it's a bit technical just leave it running).

    Once the download commences, let it run until you have the complete file. This is best done overnight. The speeds aren't great, generally 6-20kb/sec but it works. Some large file can take 24 hours but these 100MB files should be done in 3 or 4 hours.

    In your torrent program, You will see a number of 'Seeds' in your display box. If you right click on the file, and hit 'show details', you'll see the progress. The seeds are people with complete versions of the file and have remained online to distribute it. Peers are those who have part of it and in the process of are downloading. They can also upload bits they have to others at the same time.

    For this to work, we need people who have downloaded the complete file to leave their torrent programs running. (only if you have broadband though, we don't expect those on dial up to do this). A complete file makes you a seed and others will download from you. As more seeds come online, the easier and quicker it becomes to share the file around. It also saves the initial seed from having to upload a file many times. Staying connected and doing your share of seeding is very important. It is considered bad manners if you log off without distributing at least one copy of the whole file. In other words, your share ratio should be over 1.0
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    Gumby, there may be some who are reluctant to load the software. If this is the case, and they know how to use FTP, I may host a file with restricted access. Those who would like to do this PM me and I'll see what can be done once the files have been downloaded. I would not want anyone using a dialup FTP, downloading 320mb of a 350mb then being disconnected can send you postal.

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    Default Upload/Download limits

    I suggest people become familiar with their ISP limits. Some allow unlimited uploads and do not include the amount of bandwidth in your monthly usage. ISPs like T****** are not one of these. You may want to download near the end of your billing period and upload at the start of the next.

    Just a thought.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Groggy
    Gumby, there may be some who are reluctant to load the software. If this is the case, and they know how to use FTP, I may host a file with restricted access. Those who would like to do this PM me and I'll see what can be done once the files have been downloaded. I would not want anyone using a dialup FTP, downloading 320mb of a 350mb then being disconnected can send you postal.
    That would be fine Greg. I use Filezilla to get files via FTP but I don't have the hosting version.
    If you want to host it, go for it. . I'll look into it as well.
    Thanks for your help.
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    my isdn falls out regularly so I can't download over 3 or 4 hours.

    Might be ok for you lot who can get broadband but its useless for my buggy telephone lines (wonder why I dislike big puddle?)

    Anyone on dialup is totally stuffed trying to download 100mb, even 5mb is a big job on dialup

    what happened to the cd or dvd idea?

    Apart from that I'm not interested in putting more software on my pc.
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    Gumby I got no idea how to do this could you please do a step bt step on how to load a torrent into azureus???

    I use zone alarm as my firewall will it affect azureus????
    REgards LOu
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    Quote Originally Posted by NewLou
    Gumby I got no idea how to do this could you please do a step bt step on how to load a torrent into azureus???

    REgards LOu
    Once you have installed Azurues, you should be able to click on the downloaded torrent file which will load it up. just like you click on a word document and MS Word starts up. If not, right click on the torrent file and go to 'Open with'. Then select Azureus from the list or point to the Azuureus program. Once you've done it once, it should be the deafult.

    OR
    In azureaus, uder options/files/torrents try ticking the 'import new torrents automatically' box. Then point the prgram to the location of your file.
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.

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    Quote Originally Posted by echnidna
    what happened to the cd or dvd idea?
    Bob, if you want it, I'll burn it to CD/DVD and mail it to you, PM your details to me and when I have the files and a moment to burn etc I'll do it.

    cheers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NewLou
    Gumby I got no idea how to do this could you please do a step bt step on how to load a torrent into azureus???

    I use zone alarm as my firewall will it affect azureus????
    REgards LOu
    Lou, ZA may well affect Azureus. You need to allow the ports to upload and download unrestricted. It can also be affected by anti-virus software. Let's deal with the bridges if and when we come to them.

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    Just to calrify what is happening, and to repeat what i said in the other thread, I hope to add other videos to this and then have enough to warrant putting them on DVD for distribution as required.
    If at first you don't succeed, give something else a go. Life is far too short to waste time trying.

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    SO far so good

    I don't know how I didi it but it seems to be working .....................I'm downloading something...................& zone alarm is on keeping fingers crossed!!!!


    REgards Lou
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    The one great thing about using a torrent is that so long as it is keep seeded you can start and stop the download without it causing files corruption. I personally use Bitlord for torrents and have no complaints.
    Have a nice day - Cheers

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    Do I put it in the beta or the VHS machine :confused:


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    Gumby I have a video on how to make foil attire, do you want me to send it to you?

    Al :confused:

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    Quote Originally Posted by ozwinner
    Gumby I have a video on how to make foil attire, do you want me to send it to you?

    Al :confused:
    NO!!

    Rowan

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