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Cache Discovery Protocol

Paul Westbrook | 05 August, 2006 15:48

BitTorrent has just released version 4.20 of their client and protocol.  This version includes Cache Discovery Protocol.  This protocol allows ISP to cache frequently requested file, and then clients on their network would prefer these caches, instead of the standard client seeds.

This will potentially save the ISPs external bandwidth, as most traffic will stay on their internal network.  But I don't know if most ISPs will do this, or if they will just attempt to block this traffic.  Also, once the clients are connecting with the ISP's cache, there will be a centralized place where the information about what files have been downloaded by each client.  This will make it easier for the RIAA or the MPAA to subpoena these records.

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scale Mac OS X applications

Paul Westbrook | 05 August, 2006 15:30

This Macworld article describes a hidden setting that lets you scale the ui elements of the the whole system or just a single application.  For example, this allows the iTunes mini controller take up less screen real estate.

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