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    does your college block bittorrent ports?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by paOol, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. paOol

    paOol Notebook Consultant

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    im going to be attending a UC (University of California), and i was wondering if they block the ports so you can't use bittorrent?
    if so, what are some ways around it? proxies wouldn't do anything.
    is it possible to use a wireless router?

    also, did you receive any warnings / repercussions for downloading stuff or using BT? i plan to stay away from limewire (spyware ftl). and i tried usenet and didn't really like it.
     
    paOol, Sep 4, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If they block torrents, that is a policy decision on the part of UC and we cannot help you overcome that.
     
    Greg, Sep 4, 2007
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