*auto-requery, ultrapeer questions
 

1)Does the auto-requery function work on current downloads (like in xolox), or do you need to leave the original search window open?

2)If the requery DOES work on the current downloads, is the requery done according to the exact name of the file, the hash of the file, or something else? Basically, if there were an identical file with a different name (which would be found in the original search window), would the requery from the d/l window miss it?

3)What are the advantages/disadvantages of being an ultrapeer? I believe the machine and connection can handle it (PIII 750, Win2K, connections of up to 500 kbps), but I wonder if it affects the network horizon at all (i.e., does being an ultrapeer tend to get you a bigger horizon, a smaller one, or neither)?

4)Lastly – I’ve noticed that Shareaza has gotten sluggish over the first 2 or 3 hours that I’ve run it (version 1.2.0.1, see machine specs above), yet Task Manager says it’s only using 5-20% of my CPU. Normal?


Thanks in advance, I think this client may have the perfect blend of control and up-to-date features…..

BigF

Hi, BigF

Just a quick note to you, and any others, who may be confused by any delay in receiving a direct reply from Mike...
Remember, that he is in western Australia, and even he needs to sleep - sometimes :eek: - So, please don't feel any disappointment if you think he is not replying quickly. ( hours difference, + ahead from 'European time' = 8 hrs )

Hang in there and remember that there is the time difference, OK?

The wait is worth it! :D

Glad you like it.

Answers to questions:

1) Yes, Shareaza will requery automatically for any download which has no sources, and isn't paused. You can get it to requery for more sources even if it has some already using the "Find More Sources" command. There is no need to have any search windows open for this to operate.

2) Download source queries contain the name of the file and (if available) the SHA1 value. Other clients able to search by hash should return only exact hash matches, but non-HUGE clients may return other matches without a hash. By default Shareaza will add any sources which either have the same hash, or don't have a hash but have the same filename and same file size. You can disable this "loose" matching by turning on "Hash Integrity" in general options, which will require new sources to have the exact hash.

I don't think there are any major advantages or disadvantages personally for being an Ultrapeer -- you might get a larger horizon, but probably not by a whole lot. However being an Ultrapeer contributes to the network, so if you can (and it doesn't cost you $$) it's probably a good idea.

Sluggish performance certainly isn't normal, if it persists send an email to support@shareaza.com. The only time Shareaza might legitimately get sluggish is if you're working with a huge window of search results and sorting is going on.. which can be time consuming. The next release will have an option to turn off automatic sorting, which may assist if you often have thouands of results coming in.

many thanks!
 

Mike - thanks very much for the info (and the software!!!). Keep up the great work. I'll set shareaza to 'force ultrapeer' to help the network out.

Ursula - thanks for the heads-up and the friendly reply.

I'm sure i'll be bugging you guys again soon ! ;)

BigF