Thread: P2P Anonymity
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Old 22-01-03, 05:11 PM   #4
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if you want anonymity you need to mask your ip address. there is a way to do so. it requires getting a remote pc under an assumed name with an assumed account that can in no way be traced to back you. it works with any p2p. the pc is then operated remotely and when it gets burned you walk away from it forever.

the 2nd way is to use a browser-based gnutella client thru an anonymizer. but not the cloak because they retain data and will give up your name if subpoenaed. you'll need to find an anonymising application that operates differently. open source versions exist.

doing this will go a long way towards reducing your chances of getting caught up in the dragnet if this poor excuse for a law is upheld. it also means that your days of download speeds surpassing dialup will be a wistful memory.

a third way is to use freenet. good luck with that one. see above.

the only way this will work in any real sense is to make sure the law supports file trading. at present anything less is unworkable.

call your legislator.

- js.
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