XDCC
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XDCC (Xabi DCC or eXtended DCC) is a computer
History
Limitations in the original DCC protocol prevented the transfers of very large files, or groups of files. XDCC was developed to allow batching of files together, and requesting/sending those files to others.[1]
XDCC was initially a
Features
Unlike peer-to-peer transfers, XDCC servers are often hosted on connections with very high upstream bandwidth, sometimes in excess of 100 Mbit.[4] Often FTP servers are also running on the XDCC servers to facilitate uploading of materials to them. Many XDCC servers run on security compromised computers.[5]
Usage
Since browser-based IRC scripts are not compatible with the DCC protocol, users need to install a program such as mIRC or HexChat on their computer. In order to receive files, the software has to be properly configured, otherwise downloads will be rejected by the software.[6]
To use XDCC, one can send a private message (query) or send a
Addons exist, such as XDCCKlipper (for mIRC) which listen to adverts listed in a channel by the bots and save them to a separate window to facilitate easier browsing and allow users to view the status of a bot (speed, queues, slots etc.).
References
- ISBN 978-1-59749-017-7. Retrieved 2013-04-09.
- ISBN 1-886411-29-8.
- ISBN 1-59327-050-X.
- ^ "Nipponsei - Music Fresh From Japan". Archived from the original on 28 September 2015. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "XDCC". Archived from the original on 2018-02-08. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
- ^ "How To Configure mIRC For Downloading". The Load Guru. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ "How To Download With mIRC: Troubleshooting". The Load Guru. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
External links
- xdcc script 3.3.0 beta - The original XDCC script