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2] some hardcases insist on writing their own host lists which utilize all of the IPs from both warring camps. These users then will act as a bridge between the two otherwise relatively separate winmx nets and tend to unify it though not I doubt as efficiently as would be if both groups kissed and made nice and returned to using a comprehensive composite IP list again.Hey GnarlySnarly,Is this procedure viable for secondary users too? Do you use it?Incidently, it appears the MXpie group's fix adds more than 4 IP's to the Hosts file.Enjoyed the 'debate'. I too am a skeptic of all things technical. 38 years with IBM will do that to a person.
Mxpie.com is pushing their new 'PieAutoUpdater.exe', which is claimed to auto-update both the hosts list and a flooder blocklist for PGlite.What they don't broadcast is that this works only on the newer windows OS. It doesn't work on win98 which is what I use on 2 of my winmx file-servs.
Quote from the mxpie.com site - instructions for Mxpie auto patch (Text is mirrored on other support sites too):The "Pie Auto Updater" is intended to be an all inclusive solution for 2000/2003/XP users who wish to resolve connectivity and never need to download additional updates again.
perhaps a solution that works on all os versions winmx itself can be run on instead?? oh i forgot.. we already offer one.. that doesn't potentially hijack your entire internet connection at the whim of those running it....so why encourage people to DOWNGRADE to a "solution" with limited compatibility slower blocking update times.. greater resource usage (even pglite uses more cpu than the dll) offers no filtering.. & won't even run on NEW systems without an OS DOWNGRADE...
with his hidden extras still inside.
I see bearded your still intent on clinging to the past, hasnt recent events taught you anything?
And to take you up more specifically on one of your points: "so why encourage people to DOWNGRADE" - My sole aim at this time is to ensure mxpie.info users are getting a blocking patch, not left with a hosts only flooding solution, this will ensure the network is kept tidy and non blocking solutions dont get too much of a foothold.
hmm.. "a security concern" i venture to suggest that dll is the most SCRUTINISED bit of coding that has ever been associated with winmx...
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I am more than suprised you have posted IP,s of what are ostensibly flexible connection addresses, it seems as Merlin makes plain your either unable or unwilling to take on board the important reasons why having static/fixed IP,s is a major step into luddite land, now I personally dont get the impression your an idiot so this then is a malicous action on your part and as such take this as a final warning, post IP addresses on this site again without permission and you will find your membership revoked and access blocked.
For those who may not understand why Gnarly is incurring my wrath on this matter its purely because we understand that sometimes the caches need to change IP,s and having the old IP,s being bombarded by winmx users trying to connect is both stupid and irresponsible, I,m sure Gnarly knows this more that anyone.
Quote from: GnarlySnarly on July 21, 2007, 08:01:09 amMxpie.com is pushing their new 'PieAutoUpdater.exe', which is claimed to auto-update both the hosts list and a flooder blocklist for PGlite.What they don't broadcast is that this works only on the newer windows OS. It doesn't work on win98 which is what I use on 2 of my winmx file-servs. QuoteQuote from the mxpie.com site - instructions for Mxpie auto patch (Text is mirrored on other support sites too):The "Pie Auto Updater" is intended to be an all inclusive solution for 2000/2003/XP users who wish to resolve connectivity and never need to download additional updates again.Its all there, black and white, whilst i had wished to include the solution from 98 users, alas the blocking tool used (pglyte) is not compatable. Perhaps some 9 years on its time to consider an upgrade?
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Please.. I have to believe that millions if not tens of millions of people still use win98. And I'll be damned if I am going to dump a working computer into the toxic waste disposal just because it is not powerful enough to run M$'s bloated XP!
Quote from: GnarlySnarly on July 23, 2007, 07:27:39 amPlease.. I have to believe that millions if not tens of millions of people still use win98. And I'll be damned if I am going to dump a working computer into the toxic waste disposal just because it is not powerful enough to run M$'s bloated XP!I merely corrected you and pointed out the OS systems the patch runs on, and stated this information is right there on the website clear as day. If you choose to run an old OS, then you can have no cause to complain when modern software will not run on it. Perhaps the coloured text on the site caught out your green only monitor?
Downloads*Latest PIE Patch is Pie Auto Updater*For Immediate help getting connected go to Vladd44 Help Room_***Some antivirus, firewalls block modification of the hosts file. If there is a problem after you install, reinstall with those items turned off. Don't forget to switch your protection back on after installation, for a step by step guide please visit our instruction page.[link]Download Pie Auto Updater Installer - The easiest way to get WinMX working again.
Primary users should also note, if you are using a patch that does not offer Winmx specific blocking you may well be allowing the RIAA agencies to use YOUR connection to flood the Winmx network,...
Even if the IP's are no state secret in your eyes....and can be viewed by others in use of the DLL....let me say this to you...Im sure you are listed in the phonebook...for all the world to see...yet we dont splash that info on site for all to view now do we ?***