Hi all,
For those that are coming to residence this next year, I'd like to personally invite you to our DC++ filesharing network, MacHub!
What is DC++
DC++ is a filesharing application that connects to a central hub of other DC++ users that host and distribute files of their choice. Many campus residence networks have some sort of DC++ structure set up.
Why use DC++ rather than Limewire/Torrents/Usenet?
If you use these other programs a lot and download lots of content, you will shortly learn that every student has a daily bandwidth cap, which limits how much you can download every day! DC++ doesn't affect your bandwidth because it is
local traffic rather than actual internet usage. Think of it like borrowing a DVD from your friend next door, rather than going down to Blockbuster and paying to grab it, go back home, and play it!
Once you are all set up, DC++ is convenient and easy to use! Let's not forget that the download speeds are PHENOMENAL (up to 10 actual megabits per second!)
How do I get started?
Start by installing
ApexDC++ on your computer. After you've installed this program, run it for the first time and connect to our hub address at machub.org
For a basic set of instructions on how to use and set up ApexDC++, there is a PDF guide
here!
I will update this post with a how-to for first time users soon, unless someone would like to throw something on this thread to help our first-timers with (I'm a bit occupied)!
Need more help?
Once you're on MacHub, we have many users that will be willing to help you out, simply chat in the main window!