[libtorrent] Advice on some options needed

Discussion:

Nocs ...

2017-05-08 05:36:55 UTC

Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i am making my first test client with its functions.

I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont understand and never experienced in torrents.

1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()

I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new torrent file ?

the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http url instead of udp one ?

2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()

In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of any of the above functions.
Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they are needed to users as options.

Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?

3. is about set_priv()

I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully understand it so i can use it as option.

Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want his torrent file to be private or public

Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?

I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above works nothing too detailed

just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for the users

Thank you in advance

Calum Lind

2017-05-08 09:26:54 UTC

Permalink

On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
> am making my first test client with its functions.
>
> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>
> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>
> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
> torrent file ?
>
> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
> url instead of udp one ?
>

Detailed in documentation:

http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding

>
> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>
> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
> any of the above functions.
> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
> are needed to users as options.
>
> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>

I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes

> 3. is about set_priv()
>
> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
> understand it so i can use it as option.
>
> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
> his torrent file to be private or public
>
> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>
>
This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents

> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
> works nothing too detailed
>
> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
> the users
>
> Thank you in advance
>
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Nocs ...

2017-05-08 09:49:05 UTC

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Thanks for the reply and the infos,

about the add_url_seed() and add_http_seed() i cant find anywhere if a user can use both of them at the same torrent file he creates

is this possible or a user choose only one of the two types ?

<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

________________________________
From: Calum Lind <***@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:26:54 PM
To: General discussion about libtorrent
Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed

On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
> am making my first test client with its functions.
>
> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>
> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>
> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
> torrent file ?
>
> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
> url instead of udp one ?
>

Detailed in documentation:

http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding

>
> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>
> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
> any of the above functions.
> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
> are needed to users as options.
>
> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>

I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes

> 3. is about set_priv()
>
> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
> understand it so i can use it as option.
>
> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
> his torrent file to be private or public
>
> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>
>
This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents

> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
> works nothing too detailed
>
> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
> the users
>
> Thank you in advance
>
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Michael Mckeown

2017-05-08 10:16:22 UTC

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You can use both at the same time but http_seed is broken so you need to
remove any of these when you add a torrent or when you get metadata from
a magnet link and don't add any when creating torrents.

ie, on metadata_received_alert/add_torrent_alert

> std::set<std::string> h = handle.http_seeds();
> for ( auto u : h ) {
> handle.remove_http_seed(u);
> }
example torrents using http_seeds: https://www.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/

example torrents using url_seeds: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

On 08/05/2017 10:49, Nocs ... wrote:
> Thanks for the reply and the infos,
>
> about the add_url_seed() and add_http_seed() i cant find anywhere if a user can use both of them at the same torrent file he creates
>
> is this possible or a user choose only one of the two types ?
>
>
> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Calum Lind <***@gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:26:54 PM
> To: General discussion about libtorrent
> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>
> On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
>> am making my first test client with its functions.
>>
>> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
>> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>>
>> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>>
>> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
>> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
>> torrent file ?
>>
>> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
>> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
>> url instead of udp one ?
>>
> Detailed in documentation:
>
> http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
> http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding
>
>
>
>> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>>
>> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
>> any of the above functions.
>> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
>> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
>> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
>> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
>> are needed to users as options.
>>
>> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
>> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>>
> I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes
>
>
>> 3. is about set_priv()
>>
>> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
>> understand it so i can use it as option.
>>
>> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
>> his torrent file to be private or public
>>
>> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
>> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>>
>>
> This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
> will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
> http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents
>
>
>> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
>> works nothing too detailed
>>
>> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
>> the users
>>
>> Thank you in advance
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> ------------------
>> Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most
>> engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Libtorrent-***@lists.sourceforge.net
>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/libtorrent-discuss
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Nocs ...

2017-05-08 11:17:29 UTC

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Thank you Michael,

So users is best to use only url_seeds when they create a torrent file.

Where could anyone check if the http_seed is not broken and can be used later on if they will be updated ofcourse

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________________________________
From: Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 1:16:22 PM
To: General discussion about libtorrent
Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed

You can use both at the same time but http_seed is broken so you need to
remove any of these when you add a torrent or when you get metadata from
a magnet link and don't add any when creating torrents.

ie, on metadata_received_alert/add_torrent_alert

> std::set<std::string> h = handle.http_seeds();
> for ( auto u : h ) {
> handle.remove_http_seed(u);
> }
example torrents using http_seeds: https://www.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/

example torrents using url_seeds: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/

On 08/05/2017 10:49, Nocs ... wrote:
> Thanks for the reply and the infos,
>
> about the add_url_seed() and add_http_seed() i cant find anywhere if a user can use both of them at the same torrent file he creates
>
> is this possible or a user choose only one of the two types ?
>
>
> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Calum Lind <***@gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:26:54 PM
> To: General discussion about libtorrent
> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>
> On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
>> am making my first test client with its functions.
>>
>> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
>> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>>
>> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>>
>> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
>> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
>> torrent file ?
>>
>> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
>> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
>> url instead of udp one ?
>>
> Detailed in documentation:
>
> http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
> http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding
>
>
>
>> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>>
>> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
>> any of the above functions.
>> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
>> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
>> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
>> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
>> are needed to users as options.
>>
>> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
>> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>>
> I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes
>
>
>> 3. is about set_priv()
>>
>> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
>> understand it so i can use it as option.
>>
>> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
>> his torrent file to be private or public
>>
>> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
>> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>>
>>
> This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
> will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
> http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents
>
>
>> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
>> works nothing too detailed
>>
>> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
>> the users
>>
>> Thank you in advance
>>
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> ------------------
>> Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most
>> engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot
>> _______________________________________________
>> Libtorrent-discuss mailing list
>> Libtorrent-***@lists.sourceforge.net
>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/libtorrent-discuss
>>
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Michael Mckeown

2017-05-08 11:24:43 UTC

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No you use what's best for the server, one supports a smart client and
the other a smart server, I was just letting you know about the bug
before testing as the bug is such that on windows anyway you need to
hold the power button down to restart the pc as the system becomes
unresponsive.

On 08/05/2017 12:17, Nocs ... wrote:
> Thank you Michael,
>
>
> So users is best to use only url_seeds when they create a torrent file.
>
> Where could anyone check if the http_seed is not broken and can be used later on if they will be updated ofcourse
>
> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 1:16:22 PM
> To: General discussion about libtorrent
> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>
> You can use both at the same time but http_seed is broken so you need to
> remove any of these when you add a torrent or when you get metadata from
> a magnet link and don't add any when creating torrents.
>
> ie, on metadata_received_alert/add_torrent_alert
>
>> std::set<std::string> h = handle.http_seeds();
>> for ( auto u : h ) {
>> handle.remove_http_seed(u);
>> }
> example torrents using http_seeds: https://www.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/
>
> example torrents using url_seeds: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/
>
>
> On 08/05/2017 10:49, Nocs ... wrote:
>> Thanks for the reply and the infos,
>>
>> about the add_url_seed() and add_http_seed() i cant find anywhere if a user can use both of them at the same torrent file he creates
>>
>> is this possible or a user choose only one of the two types ?
>>
>>
>> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Calum Lind <***@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:26:54 PM
>> To: General discussion about libtorrent
>> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>>
>> On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
>>> am making my first test client with its functions.
>>>
>>> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
>>> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>>>
>>> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>>>
>>> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
>>> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
>>> torrent file ?
>>>
>>> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
>>> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
>>> url instead of udp one ?
>>>
>> Detailed in documentation:
>>
>> http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
>> http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding
>>
>>
>>
>>> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>>>
>>> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
>>> any of the above functions.
>>> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
>>> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
>>> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
>>> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
>>> are needed to users as options.
>>>
>>> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
>>> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>>>
>> I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes
>>
>>
>>> 3. is about set_priv()
>>>
>>> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
>>> understand it so i can use it as option.
>>>
>>> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
>>> his torrent file to be private or public
>>>
>>> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
>>> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>>>
>>>
>> This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
>> will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
>> http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents
>>
>>
>>> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
>>> works nothing too detailed
>>>
>>> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
>>> the users
>>>
>>> Thank you in advance
>>>
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>>> ------------------
>>> Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most
>>> engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org! http://sdm.link/slashdot
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Nocs ...

2017-05-08 19:33:13 UTC

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thanks michael i got it, its ok i think i will figure out a way around if i can in windows

will this be updated on libtorrent in later versions or it needs a workaround by the programmer who uses it ?

________________________________
From: Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 2:24:43 PM
To: General discussion about libtorrent
Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed

No you use what's best for the server, one supports a smart client and
the other a smart server, I was just letting you know about the bug
before testing as the bug is such that on windows anyway you need to
hold the power button down to restart the pc as the system becomes
unresponsive.

On 08/05/2017 12:17, Nocs ... wrote:
> Thank you Michael,
>
>
> So users is best to use only url_seeds when they create a torrent file.
>
> Where could anyone check if the http_seed is not broken and can be used later on if they will be updated ofcourse
>
> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 1:16:22 PM
> To: General discussion about libtorrent
> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>
> You can use both at the same time but http_seed is broken so you need to
> remove any of these when you add a torrent or when you get metadata from
> a magnet link and don't add any when creating torrents.
>
> ie, on metadata_received_alert/add_torrent_alert
>
>> std::set<std::string> h = handle.http_seeds();
>> for ( auto u : h ) {
>> handle.remove_http_seed(u);
>> }
> example torrents using http_seeds: https://www.debian.org/CD/torrent-cd/
>
> example torrents using url_seeds: https://www.gimp.org/downloads/
>
>
> On 08/05/2017 10:49, Nocs ... wrote:
>> Thanks for the reply and the infos,
>>
>> about the add_url_seed() and add_http_seed() i cant find anywhere if a user can use both of them at the same torrent file he creates
>>
>> is this possible or a user choose only one of the two types ?
>>
>>
>> <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Calum Lind <***@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:26:54 PM
>> To: General discussion about libtorrent
>> Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed
>>
>> On 8 May 2017 at 06:36, Nocs ... <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello again ^.^ i am very happy that libtorrent finally works fine and i
>>> am making my first test client with its functions.
>>>
>>> I have some theory questions though about some option that i dont
>>> understand and never experienced in torrents.
>>>
>>> 1. is about add_url_seed() and add_http_seed()
>>>
>>> I understand what they are but as options can anyone use both of them at
>>> the same time or have to choose one of them only while he creates a new
>>> torrent file ?
>>>
>>> the add url seed its in the examples and i guess is the ones mostly used
>>> but what shouldl one enter as http seed ? is it the same ? entering an http
>>> url instead of udp one ?
>>>
>> Detailed in documentation:
>>
>> http://libtorrent.org/single-page-ref.html#torrent_handle
>> http://libtorrent.org/manual-ref.html#http-seeding
>>
>>
>>
>>> 2. is about set_hash() and set_file_hash()
>>>
>>> In the examples of libtorrent is using the set_piece_hashes() instead of
>>> any of the above functions.
>>> Where could a user use any of the above as options ? I mean that should i
>>> use only for the client users the set_piece_hashes() as in the examples of
>>> libtorrent or should i give an option of any of the other two also cause i
>>> dont really know what and why they are used for so i can understand if they
>>> are needed to users as options.
>>>
>>> Can someone need to use both of them, can someone need one of them or just
>>> should i use only the set_piece_hashes() ?
>>>
>> I think if you need to ask then just use set_piece_hashes
>>
>>
>>> 3. is about set_priv()
>>>
>>> I never experienced a private torrent seed or feed and i dont fully
>>> understand it so i can use it as option.
>>>
>>> Its easy as it seems to be used it is just a boolean of if the user want
>>> his torrent file to be private or public
>>>
>>> Do i have to set anything else while using it as option or is just a
>>> boolean set inside the creation of torrent file ?
>>>
>>>
>> This is a private torrent flag which stops torrent using DHT. Note that it
>> will affect the torrent info hash. Lots of info on google:
>> http://wiki.bitcomet.com/private_torrents
>>
>>
>>> I only need some theoritical answer so i can understand the way the above
>>> works nothing too detailed
>>>
>>> just to be informed and use them or not as options inside my client for
>>> the users
>>>
>>> Thank you in advance
>>>
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On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM, Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
wrote:

> No you use what's best for the server, one supports a smart client and
> the other a smart server, I was just letting you know about the bug
> before testing as the bug is such that on windows anyway you need to
> hold the power button down to restart the pc as the system becomes
> unresponsive.
>

I don't believe there's a bug report for this. Would you mind filing one?

Also, how is it possible for a user-level process to cause such a system
hang? It sounds like the system (or some driver) must be complicit, no?

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Michael Mckeown

2017-05-08 21:33:46 UTC

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I created one a while back for creating torrents: https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1852 but the issue happens with adding a torrent or when metadata is received should a http_seed be present, not checked it on anything but Windows and my debugging skills are limited so I couldn't really progress with it, this is a torrent that gives the issue:

http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/bt-cd/debian-8.8.0-amd64-CD-1.iso.torrent

Perhaps this is a Windows issue, Windows 10 Creators Update and the version before have the problem.

On 08/05/2017 21:45, Arvid Norberg wrote:

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM, Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com><mailto:***@outlook.com>
wrote:

No you use what's best for the server, one supports a smart client and
the other a smart server, I was just letting you know about the bug
before testing as the bug is such that on windows anyway you need to
hold the power button down to restart the pc as the system becomes
unresponsive.

I don't believe there's a bug report for this. Would you mind filing one?

Also, how is it possible for a user-level process to cause such a system
hang? It sounds like the system (or some driver) must be complicit, no?

Nocs ...

2017-05-08 23:28:09 UTC

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I will post back here about the error if it happens to me also but next days cause i am still on the first steps of creating and reading torrent files.

when i get it to client test mode i will test it to and report back here if the issue occurs to me also.

i use also windows 10 x64 and i build libtorrent for windows with no debug options in it.

maby it could be of a help <http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

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From: Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 12:33:46 AM
To: General discussion about libtorrent
Subject: Re: [libtorrent] Advice on some options needed

I created one a while back for creating torrents: https://github.com/arvidn/libtorrent/issues/1852 but the issue happens with adding a torrent or when metadata is received should a http_seed be present, not checked it on anything but Windows and my debugging skills are limited so I couldn't really progress with it, this is a torrent that gives the issue:

http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/current/amd64/bt-cd/debian-8.8.0-amd64-CD-1.iso.torrent

Perhaps this is a Windows issue, Windows 10 Creators Update and the version before have the problem.

On 08/05/2017 21:45, Arvid Norberg wrote:

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM, Michael Mckeown <***@outlook.com><mailto:***@outlook.com>
wrote:

No you use what's best for the server, one supports a smart client and
the other a smart server, I was just letting you know about the bug
before testing as the bug is such that on windows anyway you need to
hold the power button down to restart the pc as the system becomes
unresponsive.

I don't believe there's a bug report for this. Would you mind filing one?

Also, how is it possible for a user-level process to cause such a system
hang? It sounds like the system (or some driver) must be complicit, no?

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