Free Christmas downloads

.Griff. · Dec 05, 2011, 12:40:03

Does anyone, Rik maybe, know if there's plans to repeat last years gesture?

I notice AAISP are doing it for the whole of the Christmas week.

Rik · Dec 05, 2011, 12:42:17

I don't know, Griff, sorry.

Lance · Dec 05, 2011, 12:42:28

Planning some large downloads?

.Griff. · Dec 05, 2011, 12:43:51

Quote from: Lance on Dec 05, 2011, 12:42:28
Planning some large downloads?

Christmas Steam sale

Rik · Dec 05, 2011, 12:46:22

I tend to be out of steam after Xmas.

Lance · Dec 05, 2011, 12:48:18

Well if its going to be on sale, maybe you could buy some more?

Rik · Dec 05, 2011, 12:50:34

I can't take the pressure, Lance.

Technical Ben · Dec 05, 2011, 13:45:28

Quote from: .Griff. on Dec 05, 2011, 12:43:51
Christmas Steam sale

That and iPlayer.

colonelsun · Dec 24, 2011, 19:57:43

Just wondered, sorry dared to dream, if IDNET were having a Christmas bandwidth truce this year or not?

I found no reference at all in the newsletter, nothing on the forums, finally i had to do a forum 'search'.

Is there a pink elephant sitting in the room and we're all supposed to ignore it. Is it like the war and nobody supposed to mention it?

Steve · Dec 24, 2011, 20:17:04

Sorry there is no free Xmas download allowance this year.

sobranie · Dec 24, 2011, 21:00:38

Quote from: Steve on Dec 24, 2011, 20:17:04
Sorry there is no free Xmas download allowance this year.

A step too far in the wrong direction methinks!!

Niall · Dec 24, 2011, 21:18:42

That sucks. I've pushed my bandwidth to the limit due to the steam sale, and have just got 2 more games. One as a gift and bought another. Ah well, midnight d/l it is. I wanna play Alien Vs Predator

Train simulator is under £3 on there

Steve · Dec 24, 2011, 21:20:50

I think (and I may be wrong) that it has been abused in the past , obviously IDNet have to pay BTw for any bandwidth we use whether we pay for it or not. Myself I have plenty of capacity between midnight and 09:00.

Simon · Dec 24, 2011, 21:27:17

In the current economic climate, I guess it's just not viable to offer freebies as they once did.

esh · Dec 24, 2011, 22:18:43

I got upgraded to their ADSL2 package when I was moved to LLU, even without having ADSL2, and I think the 60/300 GB package is pretty good value. It was a little bit close to the mark on the older ADSL1/BT package as it was only 40GB on peak, which can easily be chewed in a month if you have a couple people randomly downloading and/or using streaming video. As it stands, 60GB on peak you only have to really watch if you've got a busy month.

So, while I'm really happy with the package I'm on, I can understand why those on the lesser packages might be struggling. Pretty much every game is 10GB minimum now! And streaming chews stuff up really fast. All I can say is try and save the on peak for streaming and steam overnight.

Niall · Dec 24, 2011, 22:24:58

Actually, looking at my usage, the IDnet email I had was being rather panic fuelled. I've got over 12gb left. Yay for games

Baz · Dec 25, 2011, 07:44:07

Quote from: esh on Dec 24, 2011, 22:18:43
I got upgraded to their ADSL2 package when I was moved to LLU, even without having ADSL2, and I think the 60/300 GB package is pretty good value. It was a little bit close to the mark on the older ADSL1/BT package as it was only 40GB on peak, which can easily be chewed in a month if you have a couple people randomly downloading and/or using streaming video. As it stands, 60GB on peak you only have to really watch if you've got a busy month.

So, while I'm really happy with the package I'm on, I can understand why those on the lesser packages might be struggling. Pretty much every game is 10GB minimum now! And streaming chews stuff up really fast. All I can say is try and save the on peak for streaming and steam overnight.

which package are you on Esh? do you mean that when you were moved to LLU your package allowance was upgraded to?

I was moved to LLU and stayed on the same deal,just wondered if it was an offer or option at the time of the move that I didnt see

Rik · Dec 25, 2011, 10:01:18

It would only happen if someone moved from Max to LLU, Baz. Those that were on ADSL2 already had the extra bandwidth.

Rik · Dec 25, 2011, 10:04:47

Quote from: sobranie on Dec 24, 2011, 21:00:38
A step too far in the wrong direction methinks!!

As Steve says, Rick, a few users abused the system in the two years it was tried, downloading 24/7, which had a knock on effect on speeds for the majority. In addition, there were complaints about the way it was implemented, so there was no PR value in the exercise. In unfavourable trading conditions, IDNet couldn't justify the costs that free bandwidth incurred.

talos · Dec 25, 2011, 10:11:53

Same old story
The greedy few destroying it for the majority, sounds like a fact of life now, unfortunately

Rik · Dec 25, 2011, 10:15:41

I'm afraid so, Bob. Merry Xmas to you too.

talos · Dec 25, 2011, 10:17:16

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2011, 10:15:41
I'm afraid so, Bob. Merry Xmas to you too.

And to you Rik, try not to eat too much

Rik · Dec 25, 2011, 10:18:16

Oddly enough, that's the exact opposite of what I was planning, Bob.

talos · Dec 25, 2011, 10:22:40

Got to leave room for the drinkies

Rik · Dec 25, 2011, 10:28:19

I take them intravenously, Bob, it saves time.