Computers & Internet Downloading crackdown

[Papa Juggs]

Ok, for idiots, what is the diff between a proxy and VPN?

I was referencing it like it was the same thing. At least that's what I thought.

 

[Long Live HFC]

a proxy is just a website you go to in order to reach other websites. example:

https://kproxy.com/

you type in the url of the site you're trying to reach.

a VPN is a third-party provider of a network between your PC and their servers which delivers encrypted data to your computer, and hides your ip address from the outside world. if someone wants to know who downloaded something, they must first approach your VPN owner before getting your IP, and then must approach your internet provider in order to get your personal details. (at least i think that's how it goes)

https://torrentfreak.com/anonymous-vpn-service-provider-review-2015-150228/

 

[Gasometer]

...so the obvious question then is that if they have introduced this law to shut down torrent sites...can they introduce a law to make ISP's filter access to VPN and or Proxy's?

 

[Long Live HFC]

...so the obvious question then is that if they have introduced this law to shut down torrent sites...can they introduce a law to make ISP's filter access to VPN and or Proxy's?

proxies- yes. and we'll probably see it happen. hell, my work already blocks proxies with it's very clever software. but with any basic proxy, there's always new ones popping up. it would be laborious to try and play whack a mole.

i don't know enough about VPNs to say much. the short answer is 'no', but i presume there are caveats to that.

 

[Moonwatcher]

You need to make sure that you are with a VPN provider that does not disclose your real IP address upon request by authorities.

 

[Sydney Bloods]

You need to make sure that you are with a VPN provider that does not disclose your real IP address upon request by authorities.

So one not based in aus.

 

[Moonwatcher]

I should say there are VPN providers that claim not to record logs which is the most secure method.

 

[HirdyLannister]

I use PIA I think it does the job alright.

 

[Resistor]

I use PIA I think it does the job alright.

How do they work? Do you have to install a program or do you just log in every time before you start browsing?

 

[MarcusP2]

How do they work? Do you have to install a program or do you just log in every time before you start browsing?

Usually you have to install a program which establishes the secure connection.

 

[Resistor]

Usually you have to install a program which establishes the secure connection.

And I can still torrent to my hearts content?

 

[BotsMaster]

And I can still torrent to my hearts content?

Yes

 

[RobV]

Just on the blocking VPN's..it is very hard to do because there are a lot of legitimate uses for vpns such as working from home and logining on to the business server so i cant see it happening.

 

[manureid]

Okay, any recommendations on good VPN's? Suppose I better look in to this now.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

Okay, any recommendations on good VPN's? Suppose I better look in to this now.

PIA

 

[NSWCROW]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-04/foxtel-launches-legal-case-to-block-piracy-websites/6670780





Called it for what it was at the time - The " FOXTEL PROTECTION ACT "

 

[HirdyLannister]

Don't worry guys, we're living in the best country in the world!

 

[rumply]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-04/foxtel-launches-legal-case-to-block-piracy-websites/6670780





Called it for what it was at the time - The " FOXTEL PROTECTION ACT "

they must be kidding

 

[Kickpuncher]

Foxtel are surely the real pirates here for what they're charging for their sub standard services.

 

[Xtreme]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-04/foxtel-launches-legal-case-to-block-piracy-websites/6670780





Called it for what it was at the time - The " FOXTEL PROTECTION ACT "

Is it racist if we boo them ?

 

[MarcusP2]

Foxtel are surely the real pirates here for what they're charging for their sub standard services.

How much should they charge?

 

[RobbieGray17]

How much should they charge?

Their pricing structure has always been set up that if you want any decent package you're paying in excess of $100 per month, basic for $50 per month which offers sfa. That is exorbitant for viewing television.

 

[Shiv]

Their pricing structure has always been set up that if you want any decent package you're paying in excess of $100 per month, basic for $50 per month which offers sfa. That is exorbitant for viewing television.

I know some friend who have foxtel that pay $50/month for pretty much all the channels. Although I would personally find foxtel useless if it wasn't for foxsports

 

[Big Sauce 21]

50 gets you standard and one pack doesn't it ?

 

[benchwarmer5]

Its a death call from a superseded business model.
No surprise that both sides rush through legislation like this...hands off kentsz