#1 $tunna

Hi, I'd like to see a feature to add HTTP & FTP sources to DC Downloads in ApexDC++. If there are exact sources of the same file on the hub the client should multi-source the download from available hub sources & the HTTP / FTP sources. Additonally, it would also be good to support HTTP & FTP sources that require authentication. Thanks for any response. -$tunna

I'm looking into various options for this, I will have a look at Shareaza's code also, since it does HTTP & BT. I don't really like Shareaza's BT functionality though. uTorrent is looking good but it is closed source, so maybe will have a look @ Azureus's java code. keep in mind that this is purely volunteer work & done on my free time. so, there is no ETA. but work is underway. -$tunna

yes, it would be nice to have in ApexDC++. it seems that most users on Dev boards come across w/ attitudes. it's only a suggestion. constructive feedback is good, but asinine responses don't help anyone. maybe I just took it the wrong way. if so, then my bad. -$tunna

yes Crise, the situation you mentioned is exactly how it would be used. this is a feature that users on my hubs will use & yes I control the files that go on the web server, therefore there will be files w/ the exact same data sums on my web servers as in the hub. this is an option that I need, therefore I will code it. this thread has turned into opinionated responses from the outset, so I will exit this thread after this post. -$tunna

actually I do have programming experience. just not any "real world" experience. since all DC++ derivatives are GPL I will try to implement features that are useful to users, this being one. a lot of Admins / Devs just say no. I understand the time constraints / volunteer work, etc. this work will be done in time that I can make for it also. sometimes the users need to step up & do it themselves if they want something done. -$tunna

OK, last question. what do you think the timeframe would be if I tried something like libcurl or similar to implement this feature? thanks for any response. -$tunna

how long do you think this would take? (guesstimate) because I am going to look at the PeerWeb DC++ & StrongDC++ code & try my hand at it. thanks. -$tunna

yes, but if the feature is available ppl will use it. of course, the HTTP / FTP addresses would have to be entered manually.

I see it as a way to increase download speeds. Isn't the goal of downloading to complete the download in the shortest amount of time possible? hmmm... & there should be a built-in option to limit DL speeds in ApexDC++ that makes the "Connection Maxing" issue irrelevant. this shot is from StrongDC++, but I am pretty sure it is in PeerWeb DC++ right now: -$tunna

I didn't read the entire thread yet, but this is a feature that I would like to see also. Example Usage: Using a hub that requires a certain type of file only (e.g.: .ISO) & using other hubs at the same time or using a VIP Only hub & other hubs simultaneously. -$tunna