07-15-2011 at 05:49 PM
|
#1
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 88
Thanked:
2 Times
Liked:
2 Times
|
Study Rooms?
Hi, this September is going to be my first year at uni, and I'll be lining on residence at McKay and just wanted to ask a small question. Are there study rooms located an every floor? Or are they located in one location in the building?
Edit: On another note, is there a bandwidth cap for using the internet?
Last edited by GB123 : 07-15-2011 at 05:56 PM.
|
|
07-15-2011 at 06:01 PM
|
#2
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,998
Thanked:
277 Times
Liked:
526 Times
|
i lived in mckay.
There are some study rooms in basement. usually full around test/exam time. i didn't like them since it was stuffy but it is in ur builidng. im iin eng and i studied in thode or hamilton hall.
bandwidth, if u download like over 2-5 gb ur downnload speed gets throttled for sure (not instnatly in one day) the word of mouth says its 2gb/day
GB123
says thanks to Leeoku for this post.
|
|
07-15-2011 at 10:03 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 113
Thanked:
16 Times
Liked:
14 Times
|
I do believe that anything from DC++ doesn't count towards the 2GB though
__________________
Nicole C
Humanities IV - Honours studio art w/ minor in art history
Edwards IRC Programming Rep 2012-2013
GB123
says thanks to x_hikari for this post.
|
|
07-15-2011 at 10:09 PM
|
#4
|
|
G0DFATHER
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 724
Thanked:
88 Times
Liked:
229 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by x_hikari
I do believe that anything from DC++ doesn't count towards the 2GB though
|
but just remember that u can't use DC++ with wifi u need be hooked up in ur room to be able to use it
and I dont think that they actually have bandwidth or it disappears as the year goes by cuz I used wayyyyyy more than 2GB per day and nothing happened
GB123
says thanks to cjdzl for this post.
|
|
07-15-2011 at 10:42 PM
|
#5
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 451
Thanked:
94 Times
Liked:
30 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by x_hikari
I do believe that anything from DC++ doesn't count towards the 2GB though
|
This is true. DC++ is a file-sharing system. It has nothing to do with accessing the very very large internet we have now been so accustomed to using. In other words, DC++ bandwidth doesn't count toward the cap. What you're doing with DC++ is basically downloading a file from someone else's computer connected on the same network.
GB123
says thanks to particle for this post.
|
|
07-20-2011 at 12:53 PM
|
#6
|
|
Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 61
Thanked:
4 Times
Liked:
7 Times
|
OH man DC++ , make sure to bring an extra Hard drive for the all movies you can get in like 2 minutes 
GB123
says thanks to DarthFuzzy for this post.
|
|
07-20-2011 at 01:06 PM
|
#7
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 645
Thanked:
46 Times
Liked:
227 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarthFuzzy
OH man DC++ , make sure to bring an extra Hard drive for the all movies you can get in like 2 minutes |
This is a must. I was really impressed by its download speed. |
|
07-20-2011 at 02:08 PM
|
#8
|
|
Power Abuser
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,170
Thanked:
247 Times
Liked:
461 Times
|
Word. Is it true you have to have like 500MB worth of material uploaded to start downloading other peoples' stuff? Does it show who you're downloading off of? Any sort of link explaining how DC++ works at Mac?  |
|
07-20-2011 at 02:12 PM
|
#9
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 434
Thanked:
16 Times
Liked:
46 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by herBs
Word. Is it true you have to have like 500MB worth of material uploaded to start downloading other peoples' stuff? Does it show who you're downloading off of? Any sort of link explaining how DC++ works at Mac? |
that's only if you use the program ApexDC++ there's no sharing 500MB thing. also just download the program, and join
machub.org
and you should be good to go. also you have to have a wired connection |
|
07-20-2011 at 02:14 PM
|
#10
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 12,484
Thanked:
1,629 Times
Liked:
604 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by herBs
Word. Is it true you have to have like 500MB worth of material uploaded to start downloading other peoples' stuff? Does it show who you're downloading off of? Any sort of link explaining how DC++ works at Mac? |
The amount of sharing depends on who is running the hub, they are the ones that set the minimum. You can only see the nickname the person chooses. There are a couple threads on DC++ already on MacInsiders. It's like torrenting/P2P except if you are on LAN then it goes through that instead of the internet.
__________________
Jeremy Han
McMaster Alumni - Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University Third Year - Doctor of Optometry
|
|
07-20-2011 at 03:02 PM
|
#11
|
|
Power Abuser
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,170
Thanked:
247 Times
Liked:
461 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBrickWall
that's only if you use the program ApexDC++ there's no sharing 500MB thing. also just download the program, and join
machub.org
and you should be good to go. also you have to have a wired connection
|
So you're saying only if you're using ApexDC++ you have to upload 500MB first or the other way around?
@jhan
Yeah I already know about it being a LAN thing and not requiring the internet. As for the threads already on it, I'll look into them in more detail I suppose. |
|
07-24-2011 at 06:22 PM
|
#12
|
|
Elite Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 434
Thanked:
16 Times
Liked:
46 Times
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by herBs
So you're saying only if you're using ApexDC++ you have to upload 500MB first or the other way around?
|
In my experience, you don't have to upload 500MB using ApexDC++. Even if they do change it, it shouldn't be a problem  |
|
08-30-2011 at 12:15 PM
|
#13
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 16
Thanked:
0 Times
Liked:
1 Time
|
I was in McKay my first year. There are study rooms on each floor (about 2-3 cubicles in each) plus a basement hallway full of study rooms. They're good for individual study as well as group study. I personally preferred the dorm floor study rooms and the McMaster libraries to the basement ones because there's no sunlight, it's a stuffy in the beginning and end of the school year plus it's kind of creepy. But if you can deal with all that, hermit away! Because for sure, no one will bother you down there. Hope this helps!
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
McMaster University News and Information, Student-run Community, with topics ranging from Student Life, Advice, News, Events, and General Help.
Notice: The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the student(s) who authored the content. The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by McMaster University or the MSU (McMaster Students Union). Being a student-run community, all articles and discussion posts on MacInsiders are unofficial and it is therefore always recommended that you visit the official McMaster website for the most accurate up-to-date information.
|
