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Reaganaut at 04:31, 22 November 2012

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Pacman at 05:04, 10 January 2009

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New page: '''DC++''' (sometimes written '''DCpp''') is software that allows users on a particular network to share files with one another, much like Limewire. Unlike other P2P software, however, DC+...

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'''DC++''' (sometimes written '''DCpp''') is software that allows users on a particular network to share files with one another, much like Limewire. Unlike other P2P software, however, DC++ can be limited to a particular network. Network dependence confers two major advantages: files are transferred between users at extremely high speeds and external agencies, such as the RIAA, are not able to directly monitor on the network. Dozens of universities including [[Cornell]] have DC++ networks that often feature terabytes of data.

==Columbia's Network==

For several years, Columbia had its own DC++ network that was used by several hundred users. In October [[2004]], however, a ''[[Spectator]]'' editorial mentioned details of the network and implored students to use it for "mature piracy." Soon thereafter, [[CUIT]] required the network to be shut down due to legal concerns. Previously, CUIT had turned a blind eye to the existence of the network. (http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:r5yZ7iUU7ckJ:www.columbiaspectator.com/node/44747+site:columbiaspectator.com+columbiadc&hl=en&client=safari&gl=us&strip=1)

==Future Plans==

Columbia currently doesn't have a widely used DC++ hub. According to CUIT policies, Columbia doesn't monitor network traffic. Therefore, there would be little risk in establishing a new hub, provided that it wasn't widely publicized.

==External Links==

*The original spectator article that led to DC++'s downfall:
http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:r5yZ7iUU7ckJ:www.columbiaspectator.com/node/44747+site:columbiaspectator.com+columbiadc&hl=en&client=safari&gl=us&strip=1
*http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/cornell-university/620110-dc-cornell.html
*http://www.cornelldc.com
*http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:i0wwRrA1000J:www.columbiaspectator.com/node/44907+site:columbiaspectator.com&hl=en&strip=1
*http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:6I_9jGK-MikJ:www.columbiaspectator.com/node/44875+site:columbiaspectator.com&hl=en&strip=1

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	'''DC++''' (sometimes written '''DCpp''') is software that allows users on a particular network to share files with one another, much like Limewire. Unlike other P2P software, however, DC++ can be limited to a particular network. Network dependence confers two major advantages: files are transferred between users at extremely high speeds and external agencies, such as the RIAA, are not able to directly monitor on the network. Dozens of universities including [[Cornell]] have DC++ networks that often feature terabytes of data.		'''DC++''' (sometimes written '''DCpp''') is software that allows users on a particular network to share files with one another, much like Limewire. Unlike other P2P software, however, DC++ can be limited to a particular network. Network dependence confers two major advantages: files are transferred between users at extremely high speeds and external agencies, such as the RIAA, are not able to directly monitor on the network. Dozens of universities including [[Cornell]] have DC++ networks that often feature terabytes of data.