Posted by anthonyberet on 01/19/32 11:46

FeMaster wrote:
> I haven't fired up WinMX in about a month, but have noticed something that
> wasn't in place the last time I fired it up... It appears that the "fake"
> files and sharers have been some how weeded out? Not sure exactly what is
> going on, but I'm liking it! It sure makes getting the songs you want a LOT
> easier...
>
> What am I talking about? Simple. The valid files appear with correct file
> times, while the invalid ones appear with obscene file times... Example,
> valid file is 3-minutes and 40-seconds (3:40). The valid files display
> "3:40" or very close to that (depending on the exact file), while the
> invalid ones display obscene times, like "58:20:14". That's obviously not a
> valid time...
>
> Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about:
> http://pws.chartermi.net/cmichaud/WinMX_Search.jpg
>
> Notices the one on top are valid, while the other 10,771 files are fakes...
>
> If anybody is wondering, I am using the HOST file patch, which I believe was
> called the "piepatch"??
>
> Just an observation, as I haven't seen any mention of it here on the
> group...
>
>
That is certainly interesting - thanks.
I have no idea what is causing it though...

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