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Perff
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New upload function for releases
It is now possible to upload releases to CSDb for other to download.
To upload a release go to the release's entry-page and hit the update-button. Then there is an upload function just below the 'add link' function.
When a file is uploaded a link to it will automaticly be made, and it's ready for download right away.
To try to avoid abuse we ofcause log who upload what, and it's only possible to upload files smaller than 512kb.
To remove an uploaded file simply remove it's download link. |
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iopop
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 317 |
Great work! This is a good feature. Now, lets hope that everyone who have added stuff will add the release too! |
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Perff
Administrator
Posts: 1677 |
I got this question a few times now, so I'll make a post here.
With an md5 hash we check if a file which is being uploaded already has been uploaded before, and if it is the new file will not actually be uploaded, but the download link created afterwards will link to the file already uploaded.
However if the two identical files have different filenames we will remember this difference, so when someone download the files again, they will be named different - even though it's the same file on the server. :)
So if you have a d64 or something containing more than one release don't hesitate to upload the same file to both (or more) releases. |
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Testicle
Account closed
Registered: Sep 2002
Posts: 131 |
service deluxe! :-)
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Steppe
Registered: Jan 2002
Posts: 1510 |
So does this MD5 hash also work with zip files that were created with different tools or compression ratios? Or are we supposed to upload the files as plain d64? |
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Celtic
Administrator
Registered: Jan 2002
Posts: 807 |
just a little reminder. It might be smart to 'not allow' uploads of cracks, in case of copyrights and stuff. Don't wanna see this get in trouble. Normally the links were to other site, but uploaded cracks are on your own site. Might not be a good idea...
a well.. back to work.. later guys!
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Perff
Administrator
Posts: 1677 |
about the MD5 hash:
It does only check on the current file uploaded. If the same D64 is compressed in two different ways and uploaded, they will probably (aprox 1 to 2^128) NOT be taken as the same file.
Cracks:
Unless its very new cracks (is there such things?) I don't think there are much copy-right left on c64-stuff?
You see a LOT of sites out there containing old c64 games, and I havn't heard about any of them getting into trouble.
???
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Steppe
Registered: Jan 2002
Posts: 1510 |
Be careful with that!
The funet.fi archives had to delete the VIC20 firmware ROMs lately and cia.c64.org had to shut down because the IDSA complained about some copyright infringement.
I'd hate to see this whole site go down just because a few copyright protected games got uploaded - better safe than sorry. |
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Celtic
Administrator
Registered: Jan 2002
Posts: 807 |
perhaps in the games and cracks section remove the upload function. This could solve any problem.... I doubt it will cause problems, but hell, just to be on the safe side, this might be an idea? |
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Richard
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 621 |
Hmm, uploading new releases isn't a bad idea, but a loud 'feck you!' to IDSA!
We don't need that piece of shit government! Concentrate on getting real criminals (those who kill, maim and violent) |
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Nafcom
Registered: Apr 2002
Posts: 588 |
Quote: about the MD5 hash:
It does only check on the current file uploaded. If the same D64 is compressed in two different ways and uploaded, they will probably (aprox 1 to 2^128) NOT be taken as the same file.
Cracks:
Unless its very new cracks (is there such things?) I don't think there are much copy-right left on c64-stuff?
You see a LOT of sites out there containing old c64 games, and I havn't heard about any of them getting into trouble.
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Klaus, www.cia.c64.org got in trouble... :( |
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Nafcom
Registered: Apr 2002
Posts: 588 |
SO, means I agree with Steppe. He wrote also about CIA's closing |
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CyberBrain
Administrator
Posts: 392 |
Who are IDSA? And why does any commericial companies care about such old games? |
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Viktor
Account closed
Registered: Apr 2002
Posts: 78 |
I think they will use the games in the mobile phone scene.
Have you see the Kikstart like game on Nokia??
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