The reign of eMule seems to end. For the first time, another file-sharing (P2P) Internet, BitTorrent, has stolen the top spot. Overall, the different ways to share accounted for more than half the total traffic on the Net, far ahead of web browsing, e-mail and instant messaging. This reality is encouraging access providers (ISPs) to give priority to these programs compared to those of P2P. However, for now, only do it occasionally.
These are some of the preliminary findings of the study Internet 2008, which is developing iPoque the German company, which specializes in managing traffic on the Net. Each piece of file circulating on the Internet should include information on the protocol used. Thus, the web pages using the HTTP, mail, the system POP / SMTP, while the exchange with eMule eDonkey protocol needs to operate. In this way, network servers know how to handle the data port on the computer and what they have to go. This mechanism helps to better manage the network, but also enables their control.
54% of all Internet traffic is file-sharing Although the final wording of the work is not yet complete, its leaders moved forward some figures on southern Europe at the Broadband World Forum, being held since yesterday in Brussels. The first figure is repeated in recent years: 54% of all Internet traffic is file-sharing. In comparison, the websites are responsible for 23.29% and the comings and goings of instant messages represent just 0.08%.
BitTorrent, the new king
The BitTorrent protocol, using programs like its namesake, uTorrent or Azureus, has advanced the binomial eMule / eDonkey. Comparing with the study of Ipoque 2007, which wins one, loses the other. Thus, BitTorrent has grown by 18% and almost two thirds of all P2P traffic is yours. Meanwhile, eMule loses 20 points and gets a percentage of 36%.
The ISP does not cut P2P connections but give priority to other programs Another of the preliminary findings already suspected: the ISP, but not cut the P2P connections, it gives priority to other programs when there is an increase in traffic, relegating downloads. No one knows what vendors do and to what extent. Not surprisingly, Ipoque need to install machines on their networks for ISPs to obtain the survey data. In exchange, ensure the anonymity of users and operators.
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