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BitTorrent Calls UDP Report "Utter Nonsense"

Posted by kdawson on from the internet-still-alive-film-at-11 dept.

Ian Lamont writes "BitTorrent has responded to a report in the Register that suggested uTorrent's switch to UDP could cause an Internet meltdown. Marketing manager Simon Morris described the Register report as 'utter nonsense,' and said that the switch to uTP — a UDP-based implementation of the BitTorrent protocol — was intended to reduce network congestion. The original Register report was discussed enthusiastically on Slashdot this morning."

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  1. Here Here by alexborges · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I call it nonsense too.

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  2. 'Utter nonsense'? by Zymergy · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Like this?
    http://www.simplybovine.com/products/cow_mug.php

  3. Re:In other news... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My ISP, Comcast, is already on top of this new bittorrent over UDP idea and has summarily blocked all UDP traffic.

    So, I wonder if I'll be experNO CARRIER

    unknown host slashdot.org

    Your your full of it - are you trying to say that you don't get internet radio anymore? ALL UDP won't be blocked as too many apps use it.

    SMTP - udp
    Internet Radio - UDP
    VOIP - UDP

  4. Re:Where where? by hairyfeet · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Ain't it just like you dam yankees to go throwin dem good rocks and then wastin it by makin the dang place shotgun proof. Y'all just suck the big wet titty when it comes to a good rock throwin. So y'all keep them dadburned crazy yankee ways to yousef,ya hear?

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  5. Re:Where where? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Stones don't bounce!

    I dunno, my stones seem to bounce real good off yo mama's chin.