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Hey Guys:
I'm gearing up for 2009, and have adopted a new method of video distribution.
There are numerous advantages to the new approach. First and foremost, it is independent of a shared domain (host server), which is bound to terms that make the content subject to removal from the host server account. Secondly, the bandwidth usage can peak all it likes, and the server will not become over burdened. Thirdly, the turn around time for making video available will be cut down tremendously.
Another added benefit that will make this far superior, is that everyone can share their own video with ease. Since everyone who is a part of the circle of friends can provide, we will have far more content to benefit from.
How is this all possible? Well many of you may be familiar with Bit Torrent technology. For those of you who are not, then I will give a simplified description. When a video is made available to a pool of friends, the host (seed) is the only source for bandwidth. When a friend connects to the file and begins downloading, their bandwidth is contributed to the download speed of the file (torrent). As more friends connect, the speed becomes rapid by providing multiple seeders.
So how do you become part of the network of friends? First of all, you will need to download and install the Oneswarm torrent client........... http://oneswarm.cs.washington.edu/index.html
Next, if you don't already have it, you will need to download and install Firefox. Your Internet Explorer browser will not support many of the functions that Oneswarm provides. Yes it is absolutely necessary. Download here....... http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ie.html
Once you have given yourself an identity, you will then need to "add a friend". (lower-left-hand corner) of the Oneswarm application window. Copy and paste your "Public Key" in a Private message to me here at Cowboys Zone. Once I have added you as a friend, you will have access to all of the Cowboys Media video files.
Since this is the early stage of development, I would like to build the pool/network of friends as quickly as possible. Once we have enough participants, the download speeds will be adequate. Once the 2009 season begins, the speeds will skyrocket.
Cowboys rule!!!!!! :cheers:
I'm gearing up for 2009, and have adopted a new method of video distribution.
There are numerous advantages to the new approach. First and foremost, it is independent of a shared domain (host server), which is bound to terms that make the content subject to removal from the host server account. Secondly, the bandwidth usage can peak all it likes, and the server will not become over burdened. Thirdly, the turn around time for making video available will be cut down tremendously.
Another added benefit that will make this far superior, is that everyone can share their own video with ease. Since everyone who is a part of the circle of friends can provide, we will have far more content to benefit from.
How is this all possible? Well many of you may be familiar with Bit Torrent technology. For those of you who are not, then I will give a simplified description. When a video is made available to a pool of friends, the host (seed) is the only source for bandwidth. When a friend connects to the file and begins downloading, their bandwidth is contributed to the download speed of the file (torrent). As more friends connect, the speed becomes rapid by providing multiple seeders.
So how do you become part of the network of friends? First of all, you will need to download and install the Oneswarm torrent client........... http://oneswarm.cs.washington.edu/index.html
Next, if you don't already have it, you will need to download and install Firefox. Your Internet Explorer browser will not support many of the functions that Oneswarm provides. Yes it is absolutely necessary. Download here....... http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/ie.html
Once you have given yourself an identity, you will then need to "add a friend". (lower-left-hand corner) of the Oneswarm application window. Copy and paste your "Public Key" in a Private message to me here at Cowboys Zone. Once I have added you as a friend, you will have access to all of the Cowboys Media video files.
Since this is the early stage of development, I would like to build the pool/network of friends as quickly as possible. Once we have enough participants, the download speeds will be adequate. Once the 2009 season begins, the speeds will skyrocket.
Cowboys rule!!!!!! :cheers:
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