Posted by: GokuMew2
Posted on: 2007-01-30 16:36:00
Hi! Does anyone know of any free scripts that will prevent users from downloading more than one file at a time based on their IP address? I've found Bandwidth Manager but the script isn't free... I know I can set the max number of connections via htaccess but that's not the same.
I really need something that prevent simultaneous downloads so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Posted by: scjessey
Posted on: 2007-01-30 16:45:00
The obvious question is why? What's wrong with simultaneous downloads? That being said, it shouldn't be too difficult to build something. A simple MySQL table holding the IP address and a timestamp that includes a reasonable expiry time that can then be checked before allowing a new download would allow you to throttle the worst offenders.
Posted by: GokuMew2
Posted on: 2007-01-30 16:57:00
Well, with lots of people accessing a site at the same time, you wouldn't want it to be bogged down by some users hogging the bandwidth.
I don't know how to script so... =(
Posted by: scjessey
Posted on: 2007-01-30 17:02:00
Don't forget that DreamHost gives you a lot of bandwidth.
Posted by: GokuMew2
Posted on: 2007-01-30 17:06:00
Yeah but actually, this isn't for my site hosted with DH. =x
Posted by: scjessey
Posted on: 2007-01-30 17:08:00
In reply to:Yeah but actually, this isn't for my site hosted with DH
Oh well. You're buggered then, aren't you?
Posted by: ardco
Posted on: 2007-01-30 18:13:00
In reply to:Oh well. You're buggered then, aren't you?
Not necessarily. Somebody who's actually knowledgeable and trying to be helpful could come along.
Posted by: scjessey
Posted on: 2007-01-31 07:07:00
In reply to:Not necessarily. Somebody who's actually knowledgeable and trying to be helpful could come along.
I was being helpful. I just don't think it is reasonable to give support assistance for domains not hosted by DreamHost. I noticed you didn't help either, oh wise one.
Posted by: ardco
Posted on: 2007-01-31 16:38:00
In reply to:I just don't think it is reasonable to give support assistance for domains not hosted by DreamHost.
I didn't know the answer, Seiler.
Posted by: scjessey
Posted on: 2007-01-31 17:06:00
In reply to:I didn't know the answer, Seiler.
I think that's the second time you've called me "Seiler", B
B? My name is Simon, and my username is scjessey. "Seiler" is somebody else (Mike). You may call me Simon, scjessey, Sir, or even Your Majesty if you wish.
Posted by: ardco
Posted on: 2007-01-31 17:08:00
Okey dokey, Bruce.