Downloading Coursework for Initiates

Unfortunately, services like torrents are frequently blocked to our deployers for the very reason steamboat mentioned. It's either the bandwidth is extremely limited, or even sometimes they can only be using the internet when they're actively logged into and using the computer in question. Unreliable is also extremely true, as the internet out there frequently drops out, sometimes for hours at a time. Larger bases might have a wifi set up, for access on a personal computer. But even that frequently crashes. And then there's the internet black outs...

Even if he were to be able to leave a connection open, where it might take him 3-4 days to download a single document, he'll get the dvd/USB within a week of someone sending it. So while a torrent does sound like a good idea, it simply isn't practical for a deployer.

Sounds like you've been here before Avalon?

I was in a one-cow-town in Indonesia and I could get 128kB/s over 3G. Sadly, when I came back to the US I couldn't get 3G internet and the local internet was slower than 128k. And this proves, once and for all, that the USA is #1. YEAH!

Kromtor wrote: Sounds like you've been here before Avalon?

No. But I am acting as the PoA for my brother, who's currently over there. And unfortunately, no one seems to understand that he doesn't have steady internet service...And he's at one of the bigger bases.

There's also the issue of network security on base....or at least on the comms base I was on (we weren't allowed internet access in the dorms, on base housing, or workplaces with a few exceptions)...one of my many co-lateral duties was taso(terminal area security officer) and i'd have to spend at least one day a week running to the few computers with internet access and searching for unauthorized data rated higher than classified... it was a hassle cracking passwords and searching drives for hours at a time....

Now if anyone is needing/missing ip material I have all of it on my laptop, a flash drive, and some on google drive/docs...for brothers(or sisters) in arms i'd be more than willing to help out....

All that being said, if the trouble of starting it up wouldn't be too much, I am fully in support of a torrent-able version of many of these materials.

If you need anything further, please let us know! We have a large library of stuff you can look at as well to supplement your IP learning and can send you enough thumb drives to build a computer stand!

I admire your steadfastness in studying your Initiate material during a conflict, but more so your willingness to ask us for help. Thank you for the opportunity to be your support community!

Stay safe, my friend!

Its in the post! Should be with you soon

Brenna wrote: Its in the post! Should be with you soon

I can't thank you enough, I'll actually be able to do something in my downtime to not lose my mind anymore than they are causing me to. Maybe I'll actually regain some perspective on my life again!

Kromtor wrote:

Brenna wrote: Its in the post! Should be with you soon

I can't thank you enough, I'll actually be able to do something in my downtime to not lose my mind anymore than they are causing me to. Maybe I'll actually regain some perspective on my life again!

You are very welcome. Let me know when it arrives