Kim Dotcom's 'Mega' goes live - Page 2

rogue_librarian · 01-20-2013, 03:14 PM

Your point being? Most jurists that I've spoken to seem to share that initial assessment.

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Curious about the technical aspects... the site loads *very* fast for me. They are using a geo-DNS routed content delivery network, so ping times are excellent no matter where you're located. IP owner is the Internet Registry for Africa.

Thank you for providing this info Alexander.

It's made me realise that I haven't got a clue as to the similar technicalities being used by Sugar Sync, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive etc.

soulfuldog · 01-20-2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexander Turcic

Curious about the technical aspects... the site loads *very* fast for me. They are using a geo-DNS routed content delivery network, so ping times are excellent no matter where you're located. IP owner is the Internet Registry for Africa.

Interesting info.... but does the site still load ok for you, doesn't load at all for me, I just get a "This web page is not available" error message.

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BWinmill

The new service has nothing to do with legality. It is about hiding the data from the service provider, so that they can deny knowledge of illegal activities, and making it difficult for law enforcement to collect evidence.

I'm keeping an open mind. It's very early days re this company and Mr Dotcom's activities have been heavily 'perused' for quite some time.

One presumes that the New Zealand Government has not found fault with the use of the '.nz' or else the site wouldn't be able to use it; nor with other aspects of the new business under it's aegis.

Alexander Turcic · 01-20-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

Interesting info.... but does the site still load ok for you, doesn't load at all for me, I just get a "This web page is not available" error message.

Oops. Overload, I believe.

Try: http://154.53.224.130/

soulfuldog · 01-20-2013, 04:57 PM

Cool, that works (how come?). Not that I plan to sign up or anything, just wanted to be nosy. Also, how does the way its hosted compare to sites like Dropbox etc?

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by l_macd

Cool, that works (how come?). Not that I plan to sign up or anything, just wanted to be nosy. Also, how does the way its hosted compare to sites like Dropbox etc?

I've got 2.25 GB space with free Dropbox, so 50 MB isn't a lot from Mega.

soulfuldog · 01-20-2013, 05:25 PM

It's 50Gb you get with Mega. I might sign up for it and use it for storing photos. An extra back-up is always handy.

rogue_librarian · 01-20-2013, 05:25 PM

It's 50 gig, actually ...

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 05:34 PM

Oooops ..... I should've realised that when I was writing it!!!

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 05:36 PM

Excerpt from the MEGA LIMITED TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS")

"What you can't do

17.5 use our website or a service, including, without limitation, any communication tools available through the website, or any forum, chat room or message centre that we provide:

17.5.1 to store, use, download, upload or otherwise transmit, data in violation of any law (including to breach copyright or other intellectual property held by us or anyone else);

17.5.2 to send unwelcome communications of any kind (including but not limited to unlawful unsolicited commercial communications) to anyone (e.g. spam or chain letters);

17.5.3 to abuse, defame, threaten, stalk or harass anyone;

17.5.4 to store, use, download, upload or otherwise transmit, unsuitable, offensive, obscene or discriminatory information of any kind;

17.5.5 to run any network scanning software, spiders, spyware, robots, open relay software or similar software;

17.5.6 to upload anything or otherwise introduce any spyware, viruses, worms, trojan horses, time bombs or bots or any other damaging items which could interfere with our, or anyone else's, network or computer system;

17.5.7 to use any software or device which may hinder the services (like mail bombs, war dialing, pinging etc.); "

http://154.53.224.130/#terms

Lynx-lynx · 01-20-2013, 05:42 PM

Anyone want to speculate what this means: (I'm referring in particular why the US is mentioned)

"Export Control

26. You may not use, export, re-export, import, or transfer any software or code suplied as part of your use of the website or our services: (a) into any United States or New Zealand embargoed countries ; or (b) to anyone listed as a specifically prohibited recipient by the United States Government or New Zealand Government. By using the website and our services, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You also will not use the websiteor our services for any purpose prohibited by United States, New Zealand or any other law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufacture or production of missiles, nuclear, chemical or biological weapons."

http://154.53.224.130/#terms

Billi · 01-20-2013, 05:48 PM

As Kim Schmitz has some kind of "history": would you trust him any files/data that are important for you? Or don't you have any considerations in this direction?

TGS · 01-20-2013, 05:53 PM

It seemed fast until I tried to upload something. Tried a putting up a 6 MB file as an experiment - it got to 9% and seems to have stopped.

JSWolf · 01-20-2013, 06:11 PM

I'm having trouble registering. I think Mega is mega overloaded.

01-20-2013, 05:36 PM	#26
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Excerpt from the MEGA LIMITED TERMS OF SERVICE ("TERMS") "What you can't do 17.5 use our website or a service, including, without limitation, any communication tools available through the website, or any forum, chat room or message centre that we provide: 17.5.1 to store, use, download, upload or otherwise transmit, data in violation of any law (including to breach copyright or other intellectual property held by us or anyone else); 17.5.2 to send unwelcome communications of any kind (including but not limited to unlawful unsolicited commercial communications) to anyone (e.g. spam or chain letters); 17.5.3 to abuse, defame, threaten, stalk or harass anyone; 17.5.4 to store, use, download, upload or otherwise transmit, unsuitable, offensive, obscene or discriminatory information of any kind; 17.5.5 to run any network scanning software, spiders, spyware, robots, open relay software or similar software; 17.5.6 to upload anything or otherwise introduce any spyware, viruses, worms, trojan horses, time bombs or bots or any other damaging items which could interfere with our, or anyone else's, network or computer system; 17.5.7 to use any software or device which may hinder the services (like mail bombs, war dialing, pinging etc.); " http://154.53.224.130/#terms Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-20-2013 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Add the link

01-20-2013, 05:42 PM	#27
Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Anyone want to speculate what this means: (I'm referring in particular why the US is mentioned) "Export Control 26. You may not use, export, re-export, import, or transfer any software or code suplied as part of your use of the website or our services: (a) into any United States or New Zealand embargoed countries ; or (b) to anyone listed as a specifically prohibited recipient by the United States Government or New Zealand Government. By using the website and our services, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You also will not use the websiteor our services for any purpose prohibited by United States, New Zealand or any other law, including, without limitation, the development, design, manufacture or production of missiles, nuclear, chemical or biological weapons." http://154.53.224.130/#terms Last edited by Lynx-lynx; 01-20-2013 at 06:23 PM. Reason: Add the link + clarify that it's the US I'm referring to

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Lynx-lynx Treachery of images ... Posts: 4,149 Karma: 94320195 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Australia Device: Sony 650, Kobo Glo, H2O, Aura One, Forma, Libra 2, Libra Colour	Oooops ..... I should've realised that when I was writing it!!!

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