Using AltBinz in 2 different locations.

[Winterwolf]

Hi,
Just wanted to check on what the restrictions are for this, as dont want to get banned for looking like Ive shared my account etc.
Basically I split my time between my parents houses, so wanted to check if I could use both at the same time (in the uk so our connections arent the quickest)?

Rules say it can be used on 3 different machines only ... but nothing about if 2 of those machines are on different ip addresses


Cheers
Fin.

[davidq666]

I assume u and your parent live in the same town or somewhat close by otherwise setup would obviously make no sense. Assuming that it shouldn't be a problem with alt.binz account! But it might be a problem for your usenet provider check their policy on account sharing...

2 different ips could only become a problem when u can basicly be sure it's not the same person useing the account like maybe regular (simultan) usage and the distance between those places is a couple hundred km or even different countries, that sort of thing...

[Hecks]

You're right to believe that using Alt.Binz on 2 different machines @ 2 different addresses *at the same time* would look like account sharing.

Edit: david beat me to it!

[Winterwolf]

Bugger.... my parents are about 6 miles apart and I often queue things up so no doubt they would be running simutanously as I pop back and forward all the time.
Figured allowing it to run 3 times on the same IP seems pointless as its using the same bandwith... so I got an app Im only allowed to use in 1 location

So in your opionion as Mods am I allowed?

Cheers
Fin.

[davidq666]

Bugger.... my parents are about 6 miles apart and I often queue things up so no doubt they would be running simutanously as I pop back and forward all the time.
Figured allowing it to run 3 times on the same IP seems pointless as its using the same bandwith... so I got an app Im only allowed to use in 1 location

So in your opionion as Mods am I allowed?

Cheers
Fin.

 as i've said my opinion is u won't be getting any problem with your altbinz account!

but u could very well get in trouble with your usenetprovider if that provider doesn't allow (usenet)-account sharing. on flat accounts it usualy isn't allowed, on blockaccount it usualy is.

[Winterwolf]

Ok thanks David for the help, appreciated bud.
I'll have to check, I use Astraweb at home, so will need to check to see if my ISP provides a news service I could try if it doesnt work.

[davidq666]

astra flat doesn't allow acc sharing. the providers i know of that allow acc sharing are:

XLned
BitNews   
Eweka.nl    
Hitnews    
Newsgrabber    
UseBits    
UsenetPlus    
Usenet.pro    
UsenetXtreme

[Winterwolf]

Hmmmm ... cheers

[xbones0013]

When you are at your parents you should be visiting and eating dinner with the folks.. Not downloading on your computer!!!!

[taz3256]

i guys i am pretty new to this downloading set-up , but would like to ask could u set-up to use AltBinz from 2 different laptops/pc's etc but in same household address

[freelance86]

i guys i am pretty new to this downloading set-up , but would like to ask could u set-up to use AltBinz from 2 different laptops/pc's etc but in same household address

if its the same wan ip for both clients i dont see how altbinz authentication would pick up more then 1 unless it uses some sort of hardware id checking

[taz3256]

i got 1 pc and 1 laptop so was thinking if would be ok to use this service on both , probaly not at same time but will be on both.
so same ip addy so sounds all ok.
thx for reply freelance much apprieciated

[davidq666]

u can use alt.binz on up to 3 computers. those pcs can be in one location or in different location. u can also use those 3 simultaneaously. the important thing is that judging by the location and timeline it is plausible to assume a usage by one person. regular logins hundreds of km apart (simultaneously or within minutes) would of course be somewhat suspicious.

[taz3256]

when i tried to put altbinz onto 2nd laptop got invalid user message.
i put in all same details as 1st laptop along with username and password but still error.
any info on a way to solve this issue
thx in advance
Taz

[Rdl]

when i tried to put altbinz onto 2nd laptop got invalid user message.
i put in all same details as 1st laptop along with username and password but still error.
any info on a way to solve this issue
thx in advance
Taz

Username and password for what?