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Alt.Binz (English) => General talk => Topic started by: Winterwolf on September 29, 2010, 12:50:55 pm
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Hmmmm ... cheers
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When you are at your parents you should be visiting and eating dinner with the folks.. Not downloading on your computer!!!! :)
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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 ???
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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?
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username and password for astraweb details when adding settings for primary.
i input all same details and settings but still get error 502 invalid user message when try to connect to download.
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1. nothing to do with alt.binz
2. nothing unusual - Astra doesn't allow account sharing (2 IPs simultaneously)
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ah ok then thx so i cant use astraweb from 2 different pc's/laptops even if same household ???
didnt mean to sound as blaming Altbinz as said in previous post new to this set-up. just going on advice from others i know who use it.
thx again
Taz
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If they are on different IPs - No
Otherwise as long as you're within 20 connections limit it should be ok.
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i got my 1st lappy on 20 connections when i downloading , so do u mean i cant exceed the 20 connections in total ??? even if use 2 laptops for instance ?
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Exactly
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I'm glad the question I wanted to ask is already answered (use alt.binz with multiple pc's in the internal network at home)
Best thing is to setup your first device to use 50% of the usenet connections and the other device also 50% of the connections.
Then you won't have a problem I think.
So your usenet provider gives you 20 connection, setup 10 con. on your laptop and 10 on your desktop in alt.binz. (Server Options / Number of connections)
(http://www.binaries4all.nl/altbinz/images/config/c4.png)
(or I'm I wrong?)
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I'm glad the question I wanted to ask is already answered (use alt.binz with multiple pc's in the internal network at home)
Best thing is to setup your first device to use 50% of the usenet connections and the other device also 50% of the connections.
Then you won't have a problem I think.
So your usenet provider gives you 20 connection, setup 10 con. on your laptop and 10 on your desktop in alt.binz. (Server Options / Number of connections)
(or I'm I wrong?)
basicly thats it. but it's not necessarily the best solution to always use up the maximum number of conection. i would suggest a test starting with one connection to see how many u need to get maximum speed, after that u might add on ore two extra conection to minimize fulctuation in the speed if necessary, anthing beyond that won't bring u any extra benefit, but might actualy decrease ur speed slightly.
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Hi!
I hava a similar question..
I share my usenet account with my dad and he needs the latest version of altbinz.
Can I donate for a second 'license' and he uses my altbinz account? It would be the easiest way for me, he wouldn't have to register/donate (wich I had to do for him anyway...)
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Hi!
I hava a similar question..
I share my usenet account with my dad and he needs the latest version of altbinz.
Can I donate for a second 'license' and he uses my altbinz account? It would be the easiest way for me, he wouldn't have to register/donate (wich I had to do for him anyway...)
You have to open second account.
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mmh okay.. thanks for the quick reply!
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Love it to pieces !!!!!
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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?
remember its the provider login you type in there
not your altbinz account ;)
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doh sry..
didnt see page 2. :-\