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P2P Now and Then
brajesh writes "There was an earlier story on Slashdot regarding eDonkey overtaking BitTorrent in P2P traffic. The BBC story was based on this press release by CacheLogic. To expand on this, there is a comprehensive analysis of P2P trends in 2005 by the same firm. The report makes some insights into the present and future of P2P, particularly interesting in the light of recent steps taken by BBC -BBC iMP and others. The analysis also makes some observations about the break-up of P2P content."
Cambridge, England, 29 August 2005
Free Program for Detailed Data Analysis Now Available For Qualified Internet Service Providers
CacheLogic, Limited - a world leader in Peer-to-Peer traffic management and network intelligence solutions - today published an updated analysis of worldwide Penis-to-Penis (P2P) traffic detailing the worldwide breakdown of P2P file trading networks. The study confirms that eDonkey 2000 has overtaken BitTorrent to become the world's largest P2P file trading network. The data for this study was obtained through CacheLogic's Streamsight Analysis Network Program, which enables analysis based on actual packet data and traffic levels obtained from ISPs (Internet Service Providers) worldwide.
Using the advanced Layer-7 technology found in both its Peer-to-Peer Management Solution and Deep Packet Inspection products, CacheLogic analyzed data from monitoring probes located around the world. The data shows that while BitTorrent remains extremely popular in Asia (with the notable exception of South Korea, where 92% of all P2P traffic is eDonkey), European, North American and Latin American users have shifted to eDonkey for the vast majority of file trading. Specific details of the worldwide geographic breakdown of P2P are available to qualified press and analysts and may be obtained by emailing media representative Jonathan Hirshon at jh@horizonpr.com.
"CacheLogic has noted a significant shift in the balance of traffic levels assosciated with the main P2P protocols through our unique access to actual Web traffic data throughout the world," said Andrew Parker, Chief Technology Officer for CacheLogic. "Over the last six months, the traffic levels for the eDonkey protocol have grown to a level greater than that of BitTorrent. Such file-sharing applications continue to be the single largest traffic burden on ISP networks."
To further enhance its ability to offer unique commentary and insight regarding Internet traffic patterns, CacheLogic also announced the free expansion of its Streamsight Analysis Network to a range of new ISPs around the globe. ISPs interested in obtaining a unique window into the data crossing their networks can sign up for the program by visiting http://www.cachelogic.com/san. Upon acceptance (subject to the outlined terms and conditions and at CacheLogic's sole discretion) program members will receive a free CacheLogic Layer-7 packet analyzer that will provide immediate and specific details on all data types traversing the ISP's network, including P2P, Instant Messaging, VoIP and other popular protocols and applications.
"CacheLogic is committed to assisting ISPs deal with the ever changing dynamics of Internet traffic and the global expansion of the Streamsight Analysis Network is a significant step forward in providing the necessary insight into the protocols that define the most popular applications in use by subscribers," noted Parker.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
CacheLogic is a technology company that provides a suite of complementary products that deliver traffic management and network intelligence solutions to the Internet Service Provider and Telecommunications sectors.
In January 2004 CacheLogic set up its analysis network to provide traffic analysis from within ISP networks across the Globe. The network ensures CacheLogic maintains leadership in understanding the changing nature of traffic across the Internet and, in particular, its impact upon Service Provider networks.
Today through its proven track record, market-leading P2P management solution and its commitment to research and development, CacheLogic is considered the leading authority in its field. CacheLogic provides regular analysis and expert opinion to leading press and analyst organisations.
Further information can be found at www.cachelogic.com
Editor's Note: Product photography, executive photos and company logos may be downloaded from www.horizonpr.com.
Legal Note: All trademarks and registered trad
(Includes Winny)
Not surprising since the program interface is in Japanese by default (and even with an English interface, you'll most likely still have to search for the files in Japanese if you want to actually find anything).
But with its relative anonymity, plausible deniability (think Freenet), while maintaining really high speeds (although this may be more a factor of Japanese having much better broadband than we do), I wouldn't be surprised if this was their main source for P2P as well as a glimpse at the future of P2P as lawsuits just drive P2P users into using networks that afford a bit better protection.
Just some things I noticed...
There is always a frontier where there is an open and willing mind
CacheLogic, the company which did this "comprehensive analysis" of P2P also happens to sell network hardware which does "Deep Packet Inspection" (read the specs on the device here).
Innoculously, the technology can efficiently route packets to ensure better QoS, elimination of network congestion, and even provide cached streaming.
But, one has to wonder if this technology, when used by the likes of the RIAA/MPAA would allow massive consolidation of data on P2P users. The above device specifically analyzes the content of the packet -- it's not a far cry that a company would create software for a device like this, which could automatically detect "flagged" files/hashes, and report them to "copyright owners" who have subscribed to the service.
To download files quickly on emule:
1) Share - you get a better rating and people are more likely to share back.
2) Make sure you forward ports from your ADSL router.
I find emule much faster then gnutella - but thats just me.
http://www.emule-project.net/ is probably the best client to use.
eMule/aMule work fine for me. Way better than bittorrent ever has.
If my grammar and spelling are off, I am [distracted/tired/careless] (take your pick)
FYI AVI is a generic container where the media may include many differing codecs with almost no limits. The mpg, wmv and rv formats follow a much more strict standard in contrast.
http://www.thozie.de/avimaster/avi_faq.htm
^ Look here for more info.
Sending blocks to someone raises your priority in their queue. So dedicating some decent upload bandwidth helps with your downloads.
You also won't need to wait for 4338 people to download ahead of you. Most of those ahead of you in the queue will end up getting the block that they've asked for from someone else, and will vanish from the queue.
It can take a while to complete a download, especially when there's only one person with the complete file. It once took me six months to get one file. I had 90% of it after the first week, as did everyone else. Then I only checked for it once a week, and finally once a month. I had pretty much forgotten about it when my monthly retry popped it out in less than an hour. At that point, there were hundreds of complete copies online.
Man, with easynews I have practically quit using P2P for ANYTHING.
:P
Anything I want is on their fast server.. and with their global search that takes like ~2 seconds, zip manager, and autounrar (useful for streaming tv shows, movies, xvids et cetera) i can't ever see using p2p again
But then again, it isn't 'free', but the $10 a month is well worth it in my eyes
Excuse me, I don't mean to impose, but I am the ocean