Comcast

*Legend* · Sep 03, 2007, 10:41 PM

Got a question for anyone that is using cable internet connection from Comcast. Recently a sales rep came to me with a great deal for internet connection, since I am a student or something. Great deal, but I have a concern. I have heard people say that Comcast is keeping their customers from using P2P programs like BitTorrent and such.

Does anyone know about that??

Be great to get some advice before I think about whether to switch or not.

*Ky-lyrra* · Sep 03, 2007, 10:53 PM

It's not only that Comcast has a habit of saying you never paid them. That is one reason I quit using them. I wouldn't recommend them but if you choose to go with them be careful! Keep all the payment stubs.

aceman67 · Sep 03, 2007, 11:46 PM

Simple way around this is to use bittorrent clients that support packet compression, that might help, works with my ISP (They don't prevent me from using p2p, but they do put Upload and Download caps, and this bypasses it)

*Legend* · Sep 04, 2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceman67

Simple way around this is to use bittorrent clients that support packet compression, that might help, works with my ISP (They don't prevent me from using p2p, but they do put Upload and Download caps, and this bypasses it)

Well thats what I meant, sorry if I wasn't clear. I meant they put caps on upload and download...but yeah I'll keep what you say in mind. Let's avoid saying anything that could get us into legal trouble

aceman67 · Sep 04, 2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend

Well thats what I meant, sorry if I wasn't clear. I meant they put caps on upload and download...but yeah I'll keep what you say in mind. Let's avoid saying anything that could get us into legal trouble

What legal trouble are you talking about, Bittorrent is a legitiment peer to peer file transfer protocol. I only use it to download Linux ISOs...

*Legend* · Sep 04, 2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aceman67

What legal trouble are you talking about, Bittorrent is a legitiment peer to peer file transfer protocol. I only use it to download Linux ISOs...

That's true, I only use it to share class notes with classmates. But you know people tend to think that P2P are for illegal purposes.

**LenMiyata** · Sep 05, 2007, 11:08 AM

Grumble grumble grumble

According to this CNet Blog, Comcast has been pruning off Torrent peer to peer connections...

Is Comcast's BitTorrent filtering violating the law? | Surveillance State - CNET Blogs

*Violent* · Sep 05, 2007, 04:24 PM

You might wanna watch out now and days with P2P torrent programs they are cracking down on US downloaders and shutting their internet off ;/

Boo with the law!

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