Posted by anthonyberet on 01/19/29 11:49

Don M. wrote:
> "anthonyberet" <nospam@me.invalid> wrote in message
> news:4egjmqF1efu1mU1@individual.net...
>> I am just downloading a file from one source, and another peer is
>> also uploading it from me at the same time. This is not
>> particularly rare (and is one reason why I always share my
>> incomplete folder).
>>
>> However, in this case, I notice that the peer uploading from me has
>> a very fast connection, and it is matching my downloading of the
>> file almost k-for-k. When my download slows for a while, so does my
>> uploader. Then it recovers and seem always to show the same
>> filesize as mine (or even a bit larger until my screen updates).
>>
>> This surprises me, as I would have thought they would reach the end
>> of the file on my HD and drop out with 'sent all bytes of
>> incomplete file'. This is not happening, and they look as though
>> they will stay with me until I finish the file. This is cool, but I
>> didn't think it could happen.
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>
> A serendipitous rendezvous with destiny on your endless blind journey
> through the confines of this p2p maze, I say.
>
An occasional myopia maybe - I can never see what's just beyond that
search horizon, but blind? and confined? - I hope not. :)

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