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Faster way to download Orcas beta 2

by Miha Markič 27. July 2007 12:48

[MS] released also a torrent like (remember Avalanche?) application - Microsoft Secure Content Downloader July 2007 Community Technology Preview - that should provide better download (of "select Microsoft CTP's") times as it uses similar technology as torrent and other peer-to-peer software. I won't try it out since I am almost 2/3 done downloading VSTS version.

Note that current version "will only allow you to obtain current Visual Studio 2008 Beta 2"l

UPDATE: My "normal" download of VSTS nuked thus I've installed MSCD downloader and I am now downloading with 3.6Mbps (out of possible 6.0). Not a big speed advantage but at least it is able to resume, I assume.

UPDATE 2: Download is much faster now, it ranges from 5.0 to 11.0 Mbps.

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Miha currently works as a free lance consultant and software developer specialized in .net area.
He graduated in Computer and information science at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has accumulated experience in various programming languages such as Java, Visual Basic 3-6 (MCP), Visual C++, Delphi, C# and VB.Net through years.
He has experience in practically all (technical) stages of project development, including planning, framework development, user interface, business processes, as well as testing and documenting. He has worked on big and small projects in Slovenia and abroad (e.g. participated in completing level 3 IS for the Nucor steel plant, Hertford, USA).
Currently he enjoys programming in .net environment using C#. Since 2000 he has been active in Developer Express' DX Squad and has been ECDL trainer and tester. He also gives lectures on conferences and other events in Slovenia.

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