Now that the file sharing in the Technion doesn't have a server (or that everyone is a server, whichever way you look at it...), the TCC has no one to go after but YOU!
Be warned.
By encrypting the files you transfer (automatically done in WASTE) you can be sure they won't charge you for copyright infringement (which could get you kicked out of the Technion) and the maximum they can do is to charge you for operating a server.
The technion law is very unclear and that just means they can do what they want. any machine sending any file to another (even just a Word document) is a server, which is against the Law.
in any case, you take your own risk, and there IS a risk. good luck.
F.A.Q
Q: Why are the downloads so slow?
A: WASTE uses an encryted file transfer method which means that no one can read the contents of your transfers except you, this method is fast but is not as fast as the LAN, which means that speed is maxed at around 700 KB/sec. you can download several files and get a total speed of 10 MB/sec.
Q: How many keys do I need to add?
A: You only need to add a key for one person already connected to the network. if you followed the Flash tutorial, WASTE will automatically add the keys for everyone else connected to the network.
Q: How Many Connection should I have Active?
A: About 15 seems to work well.
Q:Is it Encrypted?
A: Yes, WASTE is encrypted - which means no one can prove that you were transferring illegal files except the person you are downloading from.
Q: What happens if The TCC catch me?
A: first they will disconnect you from network and then it depends what they charge you with, either opening a server or sharing illegal files. if they charge you with opening a server you will probably be found guilty, but WASTE should prevent them from being able to prove you transferred Illegal files (unless they are the ones hosting illegal files and they download or send to you.)
since you CAN get kicked from the Technion for some years for sharing copyrighted material it is best to understand the dangers and take responsibility for your actions.
Q: If the TCC catch me, can I say it's your fault?
A: Absolutely NOT! I take no responsibility with what you do with the program! you downloaded it so YOU are responsible! even opening the program may in fact be a violation of the technion policy for which you might go to vaadat mishmaat!
Q: Is WASTE available for other operating systems?
A: there are versions for Mac, Linux, Windows and POSIX (WTF??) here:
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82356
Enjoy!
-Moonbase.Commander
A: WASTE uses an encryted file transfer method which means that no one can read the contents of your transfers except you, this method is fast but is not as fast as the LAN, which means that speed is maxed at around 700 KB/sec. you can download several files and get a total speed of 10 MB/sec.
Q: How many keys do I need to add?
A: You only need to add a key for one person already connected to the network. if you followed the Flash tutorial, WASTE will automatically add the keys for everyone else connected to the network.
Q: How Many Connection should I have Active?
A: About 15 seems to work well.
Q:Is it Encrypted?
A: Yes, WASTE is encrypted - which means no one can prove that you were transferring illegal files except the person you are downloading from.
Q: What happens if The TCC catch me?
A: first they will disconnect you from network and then it depends what they charge you with, either opening a server or sharing illegal files. if they charge you with opening a server you will probably be found guilty, but WASTE should prevent them from being able to prove you transferred Illegal files (unless they are the ones hosting illegal files and they download or send to you.)
since you CAN get kicked from the Technion for some years for sharing copyrighted material it is best to understand the dangers and take responsibility for your actions.
Q: If the TCC catch me, can I say it's your fault?
A: Absolutely NOT! I take no responsibility with what you do with the program! you downloaded it so YOU are responsible! even opening the program may in fact be a violation of the technion policy for which you might go to vaadat mishmaat!
Q: Is WASTE available for other operating systems?
A: there are versions for Mac, Linux, Windows and POSIX (WTF??) here:
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=82356
Enjoy!
-Moonbase.Commander
14 comments:
what will happen if tcc decides to block all the ip's which are "active" for exampe all who downloaded more than 500mb in two days.I mean if tcc can control to whom we can connect and so block all 100 ips so than no one could dconnect to no one?
is it possible?
Yes. it is possible. however, as far as i now, there is a limit of several GB per day today. i see no reason for the limit to be changed.
BTW. please notice that due to the fact that anyone can enter the waste network we created by sending a public key, if you use the waste, your IP address is known to the whole network, including a TCC person, should he choose to join us.
so this means that tcc person can prove that there is illegal file sharing?
no. only that there is some kind of large files being transferred.
Read the FAQ.
And the TCC can find out that you are sharing copyrighted material. The question whether sharing copyrighted material is legal or not is unclear.
Maybe there is possibility to controll all the people who are connected. In the end someone must add TCC persons generated key to his waste program.
There is solution:
Uncheck auto accept broadcasted public keys?
So that if someone adds TCC persons key the key will not spread
if he didnt publish his key already that is
Disabling auto broadcasting will result in the network death. fact is, there is no way to stop a TCC person from entering the network. i can't even say i didn't got one in, since i don't know personally all those i sent my key to.
it wont result network death since we have already lots and lots of authorized keys. It only means that to new useres it will be much harder to connect
People, can someone connect me to Gydra ? I tried to write to several people for the key, but noone answered . My e-mail is:
puzyri@gmail.com.
Please, help!
As i understand it the TCC can connect to waste and search it and see the files in our sharing folder.....but he cant know what files we send and receive, so the only way for him to prove that we share illegal staff is by downloading some movie from us or give us to download something from him, in both cases he is braking the law by sharing illegal staff the question is can he convect us in a crime is committing with us?
As i understand it the TCC can connect to waste and search it and see the files in our sharing folder.....but he cant know what files we send and receive, so the only way for him to prove that we share illegal staff is by downloading some movie from us or give us to download something from him, in both cases he is braking the law by sharing illegal staff the question is can he convect us in a crime is committing with us?
1. Go to the Ministry of Justice's site.
2. Read up on Computer Crimes and Mind Property laws.
3. Post a summary of what are we and what aren't we allowed to share in Israel via computer networks.
4. Follow said restrictions. You are now invincible.
5. ???
6. Profit.
If that doesn't work do a barrel roll.
great article. I would love to follow you on twitter.
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