Bittorrent Archive

Lifehacker blog published a very useful post, that lists the options available to protect privacy when using Bittorrent:

Use PeerGuardian IP-Blocking application: This is not a bullet proof solution, as people or organizations monitoring the network could use any IP address. Anyway it’s a first level of protection.
Use Tor or […]

Wired published a very good introduction to Bittorrent. Everything that is important is packaged in this very short article:

Background introduction
Client softwares required: µTorrent (Windows) or Transmission (Mac)
Popular bittorrent tracker to find files: Mininova, The Pirate Bay and isoHunt
Basic Bittorrent jargon definition: .torrent file, seeders, Leechers, trackers
Advanced important topics: Selective download, Bandwidth control, port forwarding
Etiquette: Follow the Leech:seed […]

iPhone introduction

Torrentfreak reports that the iPhone introduction video is available on bittorrent network here. There are also some comments from Arstechnica, that reveal some doubts about the iPhone success. 

Slick published a interesting review of available practical solutions for online anonimity. I listed below the summary of the solutions, by usage type:

Web surfing: Tor  and Anonymizer. Tor uses a chain of onion router to transfer the data. Tor security is good but it’s rather slow. Anonymizer is a paid web surfing anonymizing program that routes […]

Torrentfreak reports that The Corporation a documentary that received 20 awards at the Sundance film festival is available for download for free on bittorrent networks. The synopsis taken from film web site states:
THE CORPORATION explores the nature and spectacular rise of the dominant institution of our time. Footage from pop culture, advertising, TV news, and corporate propaganda, […]

links for 2006-11-02

How to Change the World: Book Review: The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton
(tags: communication book review)

Research Beyond Google: 119 Authoritative, Invisible, and Comprehensive Resources | OEDb
(tags: Search Web)

Hack Attack: One-click DVD rips - Lifehacker
(tags: Software Video)

OVH Hébergement et Solutions Internet - OVH
(tags: Hosting Web)

Perle Lama - Mizikasoleil - le site officiel
(tags: Music Zouk)

links for 2006-10-31

Office 2003 Editions with MUI Pack Frequently Asked Questions
(tags: Microsoft Office Software)

Office 2003 Editions MUI Pack Limitations
(tags: Microsoft Office Software)

Office 2003 Editions in a Multilingual Environment
(tags: Microsoft Office Software)

Competitious
To compare Web sites, like social networking sites.
(tags: Web_Services)

Krawler[x] home
(tags: P2p eLearning)

RetailMeNot.com - never pay full price again with these coupon and promotion codes for online stores
(tags: […]

links for 2006-10-30

GTDTiddlyWiki - your simple client side wiki
(tags: GTD Productivity)

Diggdot.us - digg / slashdot / del.icio.us popular
(tags: Social News)

Software Development in the Real World: Best of the Best Web 2.0 Web Sites
(tags: Blog Software Web2.0)

Jaslabs: High performance php » Wordpress 2.0.5 Released
(tags: Blog Wordpress Software)

dzone.com - fresh links for developers
(tags: News Social Software)

Software Development in the […]

links for 2006-10-28

Choosing The Best Firewall
(tags: Security firewall Proxy)

Back Link Analyzer - Download Free SEO Link Analysis Software / Link Polularity Tool
(tags: SEO Google Search)

Geek to Live: Top Firefox 2 config tweaks - Lifehacker
(tags: Firefox browser software tips)

Free File Hosting Made Simple - MediaFire
(tags: Hosting)

MusicForMe cracks AllOfMP3’s DRM, hilarity ensues - Engadget
(tags: Music MP3)

BBC - A Digital […]

links for 2006-10-26

Yes, they are twins | The Daily Telegraph
Black and White twin girls
(tags: news)

quixoticals
(tags: Fun Blog)

Excel Search Engine - Google Co-op - Custom Search Engine
(tags: Google Search)

Yahoo! Bookmarks
(tags: social bookmarks)

The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks and Hacks, Chapter 1 - Getting Started with CSS [CSS Tutorials]
(tags: CSS Web_Design)

Business Opportunities Weblog | How Much Is My […]