Internet @ Phatlan

[bugsy]

I knoticed there will be internet @ PHATLAN, it said msn irc and steam but will we be able to access to net? like webpages etc? (maybe like 3kbps allocated to each person...) and just out of intereste what speed connection is it and who is suppling it?

[AlCaTrAzz]

also might be an idea for ppl to share around MSN contact info befoer the lan... msn will be handy for informing ppl of stuff thats on

[bugsy]

whatever happened to that lan msn server, doesnt that give everyone who is online contacts of evryone else?... maybe people could use two instances of messsenger....

[Kaygo]

I believe we are trying to get 1.5 DSL for the event, but the internet connection will be for the above mentioned usages only. You're going to PhatLAN to LAN, not to surf the net :)

If access is required for drivers/troubleshooting etc either an admin can use it, or access may be provided then.

[James]

What kaygo said.

I assume we'll be running some sort of proxy making normal internet surfing unavailable, and at the same time allowing critical services such as steam sign-in and the likes.

[bugsy]

mmk... so does that mean you HAVE to have a legal copy of cs etc to play.... if so good :)

[AlCaTrAzz]

so if i purchase HL2 before phat lan... and grab som1's cache file @ the lan... i can use the net connection there to verify it?

will steam updates be available as well? cos alot of ppl dont bother updating before a lan

[James]

well maybe they should.


I imagine the facility for downloading steam updates will be available, but don't depend on it. Additionally, if too many people DO depend on it - then it will go really slow and be hours before it is validated.

As it is, on your own home fast broadband connection, it takes ages to verify. So keep that in mind.

[AlCaTrAzz]

you mean on my own home 28.8kbps connection...

[MaJ]

a box to limit everything to MSN, ICQ & Port 80 would be so simple.

We would need to disable any packets higher than 250k aswell to stop you online leechers...

[AlCaTrAzz]

a simple *nix box would be the best bet i'd say... just dig up and old pentium that has a NIC and usb for the adsl modem...

[Smart_Ass_Rolphy]

thank god for that now i will be able to log on to my steam account

[BR3TT]

Yeah, do what NGL did and only allow MSN/ICQ/IRC/STEAM

[ads0r]

ADSL: 1500/256

[KaneH]

ITS GANNA GET RAPED

[bugsy]

how do u get adsl to a place for such a short period of time... (or is it already there)

[ads0r]

There is a 1500/256 Line Already Activated.

And we'll prolly be using my unlimited 1500/256 account on AAPT with PIPE =)

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No it won't get raped, will be restrictions on the connection, it will be used 80% for Game Autho.

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[coogle]

Kewl, should make things a lot easier.

[bugsy]

bloody steam....
/rant

[MCUD]

on the topic of updating games

just copy someone elses fully updated gcf files..

as much as people say it doesn't work.. IT DOES!

[Dezza Bot]

Originally posted by MCUD@Dec 8 2004, 10:00 AM
on the topic of updating games

just copy someone elses fully updated gcf files..

as much as people say it doesn't work.. IT DOES!
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It didnt work when steam first came out, but enough people have said it works now for me to beleive them
1500kadsl will be for steam auths,msn/icq/irc that's all.
If you REALLY need it in a hurry for something else really important, take it up with an admin at the time and they can decide

[James]

Originally posted by Dezza Bot@Dec 8 2004, 11:24 AM
It didnt work when steam first came out60449



you know steam's been around before CS retail 1.0 was released, right?

back then there wasnt even any cache files. it just downloaded some of the files as it needed them.


Funny that steam's so old, and still suffers from problems.

Woe is them.

[AlCaTrAzz]

ummm... wtf are you on about james?

[James]

oh, iw was just fleshing out some background info and then was going to say what i forgot to say ----



It's always worked for me, copying of cache files. ever since they brought it in, anyway :/


i left the point of my post out kkthx

[Dezza Bot]

Originally posted by James@Dec 8 2004, 12:11 PM
you know steam's been around before CS retail 1.0 was released, right?
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Yeah its been around for quite a long while, but I rember when it first officially came out (ie when cs1.6 did lots ppl had problems copying each others gcf files..) neway doesnt matter now its all good I hear

[James]

sure is!

[Ho|E-fx-]

yer would make it interesting...

Thanks goes to asdor for letting us rape...err i mean use...and abuse...err.. his ...net account..

CHEERS ASD0R... we love you...


have my babies...

[ads0r]

;)

-- Wanna keep it on topic ladies? :P

There will be ADSL at Phat Lan

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