When I added my DaaDaaDaa-eps via ed2k-dump, I saw that one of the eps has the wrong crc. Now, since there are at least two users who (claim to ^^) have the correct file, I'd really like to patch the file as follows:
- I provide the hashset of the file I have (aka zidrav's .cdt)
- Anidb lets the other users know that there's a request for a patch for that certain file
- One of the other users creates and provides a patch file (.cdp in case of zidrav)
- I recieve and apply it and...
- ...check if the hash now matches the correct hash in the db, remove my old entry and add the new
Now - given someone else wants such a feature too - there could be various ways to implement it, while the best solution would most likely involve some kind of client-app that takes care of step 1 and 3-5.
The big question would be: How to transfer the hashset and the patch-file?!
"Let's store it on the server":
+ Needs http/ftp. Everyone should be able to access it that way
+ Easy and fast for the users
- Let's talk about traffic
- Needs limitations, such as user quota or maximum amount of patch requests at once.
P2P-approach (e.g.: Give out ed2k-links for the cdt/p-files, maybe including an emule-source-extension):
# P2P should work for most people, but it has its drawbacks
+ Depends (mainly) on those users who are involved
- Takes more time (finding source / waiting in the queue)
- Needs both users to be present at the same time
IRC-approach:
+ I guess >98% who register(ed) here know how to connect to a server and type a trigger
+ Existing scripts can be used (e.g. patchbot for sysreset)
+ Easy to modify scripts to use Chii for step 5 (would need an additional remove-command)
+ Could be designed in a way to work without a script, too - though requiring both users to work a bit more
- Needs both users to be present at the same time
Snailmail:
j/k ^^
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