Re: [Tech] Re: [freenet-dev] Google Summer of Code

* Matthew Toseland <toad@???> [2006-04-24 20:21:33]:

> Oh one other thing: It would be really nice if we could connect directly
> to nodes on the same LAN (or PC!). The main issue here is determining
> whether we ARE on the same LAN; we can find our LAN address very easily.
>
> Any ideas?

detect whatever we use a private ip address or not, if so send a multicast
node announcement... Of course, it needs to be optionnal ;)

> > > - Adding UPnP-support to Freenet to handle UPnP-enabled NAT devices for a more
> > > convenient user experience.
> >
> > The big issue with UP&P is that it is far from universal. It is blocked
> > by default by Windows XP's firewall (from SP2 onwards), and it is often
> > turned off... is there a realistic chance of UP&P support helping more
> > than a few percent of our users?

As I said previously, I don't think that Up&p support is a good idea :/

It's the eternal tradeoff between hidding a node and ease to use. If we
implement UP&P support, I strongly suggest that we implement Bonjour support
(apple's discovery protocol) too. And possibly Zeroconf

> > >
> > > What do you think about my thoughts?
> > >
> > > Is any of the developers available to be my mentor?
> >
> > I will gladly answer any questions any would-be freenet developer has on
> > how the code works in order to assist them in building useful features. If
> > you want to apply for Google SoC then by all means do, but it looks like
> > there will be some competition.

If I'm allowed to be both a mentor and an applicant, I may help too.

> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Thomas King

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