Happy_2008
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Just wondered whether the isp provider can actually monitor the files you download using the above programs?
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micra_pete
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yes.
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Nismo
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i say no but i mean yes 
ISP's can monitor what you do , but i didnt tell you this 
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liamC
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quote:
Originally posted by Happy_2008
Just wondered whether the isp provider can actually monitor the files you download using the above programs?
BT do. 2 of me mates have been caught on Torrents. 
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Melville
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howd they manage to get caught?? and what happened?
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liamC
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One got caught on Torrents downloading American Pie 3. Universal contacted BT and BT gave him a bollocking! Told him he was on his last warning before he was kicked off.
Duno what program other mate got caught on, sure it was torrents though. Will ask him when he comes online.
Both are on BT Broadband like, so theyre definetly monitoring.
[Edited on 09-06-2004 by liam_nufc]
[Edited on 09-06-2004 by liam_nufc]
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willay
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basically you arent anonymous when you use bit torrent, once you connected to a tracker and start leeching/seeding on a certain torrent (such as Linux isos) you instantly have access to all the IP addresses of users connected to that torrent on that tracker (play around with your client, can normally find them in there).
It isnt encrypted, pretty much clear text.
If you use bit torrent, you need to be aware that it isnt safe to use if you are using it to download copyrighted information.
I would think ISPs wouldnt bother you, but if Universal go onto a certain tracker and see your IP address seeding/leeching, they may contact your ISP... THEN your ISP will contact you and kick up a fuss.
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Nismo
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as what willay said , the ISP dont get funny until someone contacts them and threatens them 
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Adam-CorsaC18s
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I got cught downloadin a certain film featuring BEn stiller and jennifer anibone.
Got a letter from Universal forwarded on from BT
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