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4 edits | reply to turdhat
Re: Blocking PTP programs?
Only those who don't take basic security measures get infected from P2P. With that said - just popping open your browser - yes even with the beloved Firefox can get you infected nowadays. If your not on your toes - fully patched and running basic security.
I've not seen any blocking on Insight's part in regards to P2P. There of course was the big thread on if Insight has put in place some filtering. If memory serves me correctly. They have denied doing this. Other providers have come forward to state they are filtering P2P traffic. This of course doesn't mean Insight is. I do use BitTorrent from time to time. I've seen no issues in regards to it's usage. I don't use standard ports for it. And I do try to limit my upload if I'm using it at a peak time of day. I think most hardcore P2Pers will be going old school soon. IRC and newsgroups are again coming back into fashion. Not that they ever became unpopular or forgotten. Just not as main stream as others.
I'd find it interesting if anyone could provide solid evidence of filtering or blocking of certain programs. I'm sure this could be put in place region specific. So I've always said their may be some areas seeing something in use. I'm not seeing anything at this time. I can max out my upload and download speed using my chosen client. Part of the reason I try to remember to throttle my speeds.
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