> Opening another port is simply no option for any serious > enterprise use. There > is simply no way to open another port in the firewall. In addition I am > confident that IANA will not allow to reserve a fixed port number > for this > service. After all port numbers are a limited resource with todays IPv4 > networks.
bittorrent doesn't rely on a fixed port - it doesn't need one. If I understand it right, seeders (people with full copies) and peers (people with partial downloads) register their ports with the tracker, and if shutdown properly, de-register themselves. The problem with slow starts DEFINITELY has something to do with seeders and peers not deregistering themselves (I see it in logs) and have seen FAQ's on web sites hosting torrent files to this effect. With a closed loop distribution system with a custom client that guaranteed a 10X ratio and then cleanly deregistered itself, we would have a very powerful distribution system. Might even make a project on it's own. m/ ------------------------------------------------------- SF.Net email is sponsored by Shop4tech.com-Lowest price on Blank Media 100pk Sonic DVD-R 4x for only $29 -100pk Sonic DVD+R for only $33 Save 50% off Retail on Ink & Toner - Free Shipping and Free Gift. http://www.shop4tech.com/z/Inkjet_Cartridges/9_108_r285 _______________________________________________ Clamav-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/clamav-users
