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pitchxytr

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source numbers
« on: June 04, 2005, 11:02:25 AM »
i'm just a little curious as to what the source numbers mean.  i mean why have source numbers if it's not going to download? and why 3 numbers??  i'm willing to concede that aMule's downloads cycle but what's up with the weird source numbering?

for example one of my files being downloaded have the numbers: 13/28 + 4 (0)

just wondering ...
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Re: source numbers
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2005, 11:05:03 AM »
check our faq in wiki

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Re: source numbers
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2005, 11:05:47 AM »
well before complaining about what what means maybe read a little the docs ;)
they are at
http://wiki.amule.org or you push the FAQ button ;)

for the answer to your question you might want to read
http://www.amule.org/wiki/index.php/Getting_Started

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lol wasn't complaining, just wondering
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2005, 04:28:52 AM »
i read the FAQ and got a little confused.  i mean it's like saying, "yes! u found 17 million sources of this file! but you're downloading from only one person so it'll take u 4 days :P"  is this because depending on the server ur on it has rules?  i just thought it was interesting...

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Re: source numbers
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2005, 08:26:06 AM »
Well, your big thumbs down icon associated with the topic made it seem like you were complaining.

The reason for the "complexity" of the numbering is because of the underlying complexity of what is or can be known about sources.  The possibilities include:
  • You know about a source
  • You are connected to a source and on its queue
  • A source doesn't have any parts that you need for the file
  • You have asked for another file from a source
  • You are currently receiving file data from a source
You sound like you think you're the only person downloading files over the ed2k network -- like you expect to immediately be downloading from every source known to you.  There are other people out there.  Sources can only service so many at a time.  You have to wait in line for your turn.  Life is harsh in this big bad world -- and in the ed2k network, too.  ;)
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ouch
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2005, 09:38:28 AM »
ok i probably deserved that. the possibilities list was educational though.

thanx anyways :)
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Re: source numbers
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2005, 09:03:59 PM »
And you were lucky I didnt reply :P
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