Originally posted by: andy_k_250
Not to go on a rant here, but I always here about people complaining about not being able to use one particular download service versus another. Where is the merit in these claims? Maybe I am just missing something, but I am able to download (more or less equally fast) from Rapidshare, Sendspace, Megaupload, Yousendit, Depositfiles, etc. with no problems whatsoever. As far as Rapidshare's wait time, if you really can't wait, here's my trick (it may or may not work for you) - unplug your router/firewall and then plug it back in. When it resets, it grabs a new IP address (at least with AT&T/SBC). Presto! Also, I've been able to download things via free file sharing sites much faster than torrents. What problems do other people have? It seems like if you do have problems, you might have something on your PC restricting your access to sites, or your scripts might be buggy.
Not to go on a rant here, but I always here about people complaining about not being able to use one particular download service versus another. Where is the merit in these claims? Maybe I am just missing something, but I am able to download (more or less equally fast) from Rapidshare, Sendspace, Megaupload, Yousendit, Depositfiles, etc. with no problems whatsoever. As far as Rapidshare's wait time, if you really can't wait, here's my trick (it may or may not work for you) - unplug your router/firewall and then plug it back in. When it resets, it grabs a new IP address (at least with AT&T/SBC). Presto! Also, I've been able to download things via free file sharing sites much faster than torrents. What problems do other people have? It seems like if you do have problems, you might have something on your PC restricting your access to sites, or your scripts might be buggy.
I still reckon just get a giganews or similar usenet subscription and share the cost of it with friends.
Being able to download a 4GB single layer fan edit DVD in around 2 hours on usenet instead of 2 days with torrents seems worth it, and if you have two or three mates it is way worth it.