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[Nexus One Android Development] boesky:
Yes that's exactly what I'm thinking! Somebody has to update this thread.
[Nexus One Android Development] leonnib4:
Please update or remove sticky!
[Nexus One Android Development] HTCinToronto:
Bump. Please update or remove sticky. Thanks.
[Nexus One Android Development] artcarney:
Thanks for all the links Justin241982.

BTW, love your avatar!
[Nexus One Android Development] Vakman:
I have taken the liberty of making a new thread to keep updated. Hope nobody minds.

Link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7493520#post7493520
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] g.lewarne:
wow, man thats very kind of you!

if possible, how about allowing ftp uploads for chefs? would save you time and it would be self maintaining. what sort of storage limitations you have there?

Gavin :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] birkoffsjunk:
Fantastic!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
I am working on the FTP side now... will be ready soon. I'll send you a login via PM.

Also in the works is Remote Upload... i.e. chefs can provide links to Rapidshare, Hotfile and 4Shared and my server will pull the link and make it ready in appropriate folders for download. Once ready it will send an email to the chef saying that its ready. I am working on this automation actively now.

I got no storage limitation (as far file sharing goes :D) ... my server is with 1.5TB in Raid1 and almost 80% empty :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] g.lewarne:
that is extremely generous of you, i cant believe you would do this! wow :)

can i ask, since ftp is not me area of expertise, is is possible that the server could generate a MD5 of uploaded files, so we can compare to our originals and ensure we get working files? crc errors are a biatch (especially for those of us with incredible unrelaible net connections).
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
I think its possible...I am trying to eliminate all the hassles involved in post-production of ROMs so that chefs can breathe easy and do what they do best "COOK"

Looking into this...will update you soon

Btw: I can send SMS also when file is done but it costs money...so I'll keep it for later
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] g.lewarne:
Excellent :D (i have sent you a PM by the way)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
COMING SOON FOR CHEFS

1. FTP Logins with no space restrictions

2. Remote Uploads from Rapidshare/Hotfile/4Shared

3. Email/SMS alerting when upload is done

4. Rendering of ROM pictures for each ROM file next to the file link (ROM pictures to be uploaded also by chef)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] g.lewarne:
explanation of point 4? not sure what you mean :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] ZUNGNN:
wow, man thats very kind of you! ths
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
I know what you mean...just got confused myself reading it again :D

Anyways, its for later stage. Heres what I was thinking for later :

(1) ROM is uploaded to ftp along with few image files (img_ prefix)

(2) My file download/browsing script (under developement) will show each set of images next to the rom download link

Its mostly cosmetics actually

Also for remote download from other file hosts (RS/Hotfile/4S), I have this in plan :

(1) Simple text file with predefined paramater and formatting like ROM link, destination folder, etc.

(2) Chef uploads this simple text file using ftp

(3) My automation software detects in realtime and starts working on the download. It creates a status webpage in the same dir which can be viewed by the chef to see realtime download status

Please provide me ideas/inputs on the above. We can anyways tweak things whichever once in full flow
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
Wow! Great Stuff!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Thank you...I am open to FTP login requests...strictly for ROMs and related stuff. Its not a file host !

The folders that are already created in "ROM" ... I have begun creating ftp logins and distributing to the chefs. Its upto them if they want to use it or not. If not, I will help upload stuff and keep it updated as much as I can
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] birkoffsjunk:
I'm very interested in this, and game for a ftp login ;) Wish you all the luck in the world with this, it looks amazing!

Can't wait for the remote upload!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Sent you a PM :D

Remote Upload working good at backend in my test lab ;) .... working on frontend now and some debugging
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
1. File pulls from Rapidshare and Hotfile are running smooth. 4Shared still buggy but I am on it.

Will release implementation this weekend (my office net blocks all sharing sites so cannot work during office hrs :( )

I will select one of the chefs to whom I have already sent the ftp logins and activate his/her folder for remote pull. After some testing (a couple of days and few files), I will activate on all remaining folders.

2. Statistics for File Downloads (Hits/Downloads/etc) - Still finding a proper solution. Linux is so much simpler but Windows ... aayyiiiaaayyiii

3. SMS for file uploaded/new rom available to end users/etc. is working but switched off by me because of cost constraints. Its cool though :) (I currently use Clickatell gateway, anyone can recommend a cheaper provider with HTTP/S api for connectivity? )
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Qazz~:
hey fellow singaporean, could u please host NRG ROMS? they look worthy of testing but damn hotfile won't let me download... alot of people who experince problems with filesharing websites will really appreciate this
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Files are being pulled to server as I write this....ETA 20 mins :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Here you go -> http://xda.vbnhost.com:8080/HD2/ROM/NRG/

Enjoy !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
95 GB worth of files transferred in 3 days !

:D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
I'm not sure, since my DL/UL speed over here is crappy wherever I download/upload from:D

I'd guess US, since most stuff I download is there... heck even my Server for my Websites are there:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
Sorry bout that... was just beginning to learn how to "Pull" a file... Should I be renaming the filename AFTER its pulled or should my archive's file name be prefixed by MIR_?

so would the archive's filename still be "MIR_HyperROMUltimatexxxx.zip" even when the mirroring is done? or does it get renemd to the name without the "MIR_" prefix automatically?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Both ways works. If you rename and then start the upload, when its done MIR_ will be removed from the name and file will copy to other server automatically.

If you explicitly rename a file and add a "MIR_" prefix to it at any time in future, automation will pickup the request and remove the MIR_ from the name and copy it over to other server on same folder.

Once the Windows App comes, no more renaming etc will be required.

Hope I made it clear :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
Crystal... Clear:)

I'd love to see the new look of VBN! ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] xmoo:
Who's is this?

http://ilukka.co.cc/xda/
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
Yeah, who is that?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] xmoo:
Registerd to khemupay@gmail.com
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
This is what happens when file listings are publicly opened without any clicks required or so :sigh:

Anyways, here is the story the site ilukka.co.cc points to IP 91.121.109.194 , which is actually my EU server IP. Basically, ilukka.co.cc seems to be doing URL redirection (hidden) to present data from my EU server.

I am investigating....give me few minutes to sort this out :mad:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
ok...it should be fixed now ... plz check so we'll get an idea from around the world
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] xmoo:
I accedently found it, while i was googling for PRO THREE roms
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
tx for bringing to my notice...it will remove from google cache soon... didnt realize i had missed the part when setting up the EU server
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] kurniawan77:
stil too slow...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
1. Change your URL from www.vbnfiles.com to eu.vbnfiles.com

2. Use Flashget or any other threaded downloader
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] kurniawan77:
i think i know what the prob is.... smaberg didn't upload his latest ROM on the eu site...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
its there now ;)...i mirrored the one you were downloading
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] kurniawan77:
thanks bro!!!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Apr 29 Update - Windows Application Preview added in first post :D

* Will be released as a Self-upgradeable application so no downloads are required on every release.

* Once upload feature is complete for Chefs, will be released as v0.1a
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Hi. NRG has got new 01 May ROMS over here -> http://hotfile.com/list/255376/99cdb1c

Thanks! Please do keep up your good work!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
NRG ROMs are ready on US server now. Syncing to EU as I write this. Enjoy :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
thank you!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
*** ALERT FOR ALL CHEFS HOSTING ON VBN ***

Please do not link to your ROM files directly in threads. Use folder links instead. This is to make sure that Download Counters (WIP) work correctly and users do not get a 404 (file not found) error... Direct links 'may' stop working in a day or two...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Would love to see NRG's latest MAY 03 roms on VBN.

They can be found here -> http://hotfile.com/list/255376/99cdb1c

Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Available on EU server...and syncing to US as I write this
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Cheers mate!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Any chance for the NRG May 4th roms :o. they are in the same place as the link above ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Coming up...ETA 10 mins ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
NRG latest now available on VBN !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Thanks bud :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] kameleongt:
thanks for this downloads so much quicker,
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Web Based FTP
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] daigoro64:
Just tried on EU mirror as anonymous.

Get 500 - Internal server error.

Using 64bit firefox browser "Namoroka".

Thanks for all your effort. Much appreciated :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Web based FTP is only for Chefs having FTP logins on VBN. Its not for end-users :)

I have opened it because http protocol gives better speeds on uploads and much better control over the files. I may open Anonymous access later on.

Cheers !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
OK, now that I have a spare 5 minutes, I just wanted to find out the latest with the servers...haven't had time to check this thread out for weeks...

4shared pulling still doesnt work for me.

Is there a way to see number of downloads for our ROMs?

how do we replicate files across both servers?

Great work!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] jchoong:
Am I missing a link or is it correct that most of the ROMs here are about 2 weeks old? Why are latest ROMs not uploaded here? I was hoping for the service here to give us fast and easy downloads. An update please. Thanks.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
It's entirely up to the chefs if they want to upload to these servers....they don't have to....

I do keep my ROMs up to date on these servers, bit some don't use them at all or update them often.

You should look in the thread of the ROMs for the latest download links.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] birkoffsjunk:
As far as I know, remote pull works only for RS & Hotfile. Sanjeev is working on stats and download counter. To replicate files just add MIR_ to the beginning of the file names ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
Ahh ok thanks :)

Oh and 4Shared used to work flawlessly, then it stopped working last week.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Yes, 4shared is something I will look into by tmrow. Its a hit or miss with it, sometime it pulls, sometimes not. Dont ask :)

Coming by tmrow (hopefully), is MD5 check for Chefs. For now (till web part is complete), it will be based as follows :

(1) MIR_ : Automatic mirroring to other server

(2) MD5_ : Generates md5 for file and creates a .md5 in same folder

(3) ALL_ : Does both of the above ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Any chance of downloading the latest NRG ROMS from your ftp? It's awesome!

The Roms can be found here -> http://hotfile.com/list/255376/99cdb1c
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
May 8 ROMs are now available @ US Server. Syncing to EU server
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Upcoming Tests/Betas

1. Remote Server Login for Chefs

'- Idea is that if a minor fix is to be done, chefs have to do it on their home computer and upload another huge file as new version to the servers. What I plan to try is so that Chefs can run remote login to the server and run their Kitchen utilities there itself. So less headache for Chefs and quicker resolution for end-users

2. Email/SMS Alerts

'- For registered users, alerting as per criteria selected by user. Like a new ROM added, new file added, etc. Relax, this is an 'Extra' feature, never will become mandatory. For end-users, I plan to keep my servers 'open' forever.

3. One-Click Actions

'- For chefs, a simple Windows utility to enable them to perform minor file operations like mirror/md5/etc with just a single click. No more renaming and renaming :)

...............

Dont have any ETA on the above yet but is something I am working on in between my Office and Home schedules. For the Remote Login, I will select a couple of Chefs only for Beta testing and if server performance stays optimal and good feedback from the Chefs, will be released to more.

Stay Tuned !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] chrisd1a1:
@Sanjeev

firstly want to say thanks for the work you are putting into this.

i'm having a few issues though and wondered if you had any ideas.

firstly while i can login and upload the .pull file to the EU server that's about it. if i try to edit anything (such as set to mirror) i just get a 500 or 404 error. also i'm not able change my login details (password etc) how do i got about this?

next to a question rather than an error. have you had any progress with a download counter as yet. while i don't get a lot of downloads i like to keep an eye on numbers:)

have to admit the download counter for me may be the big issue. i can live with the rest..

thanks again

Chris
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
1. The EU server seems to be having issues with Hotfile...all I get is a "failed" prompt....working on this....but have to sleep for now...Please avoid pulling to US server till I reply as fixed.

2. Passwords for now cannot be changed. This will be a feature in my Windows App. In the meantime if required, please drop me a PM with new password

3. Download counters were working but I had to pull out. I had enabled them alongwith direct and resumable downloads, but hit a roadblock. Every 'thread' of the download is being counted as a seperate download (like in Flashget etc). May need some more time to fix/deploy

Appreciate the confidence and patience :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] :
Any chance of downloading the latest NRG ROMS from your ftp? It's awesome!

The Roms can be found here ->http://hotfile.com/list/255376/99cdb1c

there updated from 8th may as there was problems thanks a bunch man what you are doing is great :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
I think you meant the May 9 ones...they are coming in now...ETA 10 mins :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
hi. Am I blind or are the NRG May09 roms not on VBN?

Sure would love to download them from VBN.

Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
No you are not blind...but I may be :p

Wait 5 mins..moving them over
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
NRG May 9 available on US now...syncing to EU
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Hehe...thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] chris_ah1:
just to let you know but I can down download at 300kB/s from both eu. and us. servers. both saturating my piddly connection or limited. well done. I hope that lasts. 12pm London, 7pm EST for the two downloads.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Good to hear that...I am giving it all I got ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
does the ALL_ function work already Sanjeev?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Sorry :o ... seems like I forgot to implement that part....

Will work on it soon
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
May 12 Update !

Any other chefs want to utilize/test this facility out, please let me know.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
New Server/Setup

After a lot of deliberation, I have decided to let go of the US Server. This is in favor of a Stronger and more Powerful server in EU which has good connectivity Worldwide.

The higher resources will help me enable Remote Desktops for atleast 10 Concurrent connections for Chefs ! Plus the server being on a 1Gbps connection can easily handle extreme network loads.

New EU server will be in my hands in 24 hrs and then I'll start setting it up. Over the weekend it will come in production as Primary. I will advertise the maintenance window (around 6 hours) time of weekend in twitter and here. In this time FTP and Server will be inaccessible intermittently.

Cheers !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] pongster:
Thanks for the update:)

Looking forward to it;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Hi,

NRG 13th May Roms are being uploaded by NRg now.

Sure would love to download them from VBN!

linky -> http://hotfile.com/list/255376/99cdb1c
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Sorry but NRG ROMS will no longer be provided on VBN. This is as per NRGZ request !
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
lol...strange request....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
:D I gotta honor all requests from Chefs ... its their work, copyrighted or not ... I have seen many such requests because of poor speeds from hotfile but anyways ...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nuts23:
Oh great... If I could download from Hotfile, I woul already have done so.

Hotfile doesn't seem to like Singapore ISPs so much. Always getting a "You are already downloading message".

Oh well.

Thanks for the good work that you have been doing though!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] birkoffsjunk:
Very strange request indeed, I'd suggest users take up the reasoning with NRGZ :(

But, Sanjeev, great news on the EU server!!!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Yes it is :)

Anyways ... new server is in my hands and will work on it today :D

Specs :

Now I am planning to setup Virtual Machines with 2 Virtual Cores each, 3 GB RAM, Variable Disk Space. This should give me about 3-4 Systems and will set 3 Chefs per machine.

Lets see once setup :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
US Server being decomissioned

Chefs ... Please note !!

FTP is stopped on US Server

Automation is disabled on both US and EU Server
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
HFS System on New Server

ALERT !!!

New HFS (Http File Server) installation coming on server.

Features :

Proper Download Counters : File downloads are direct links with Resume capabilities and also multi-threaded downloads. File counters are only incremented once file is fully downloaded and only once for all threads. This will display correct counts as desired.

User Access : Anonymous users can perform all read-only actions. Chef accounts are being setup and tested. Should help easy control for Chefs including web-based fast uploads

Full search capable for finding files in whole repository

and more ....

Screenshot :
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
Fantastic work!!

Any ETA on when EU server will be up? I have ROMs ready and waiting :p
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
The server is actually ready for work and I can work at backend....domains are still redirecting to new IP so may not show up.

Temporarily, it can be accessed @ http://host.vbnfiles.com

I'll create a web a/c on HFS for you and you can try uploading via the web interface :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
Ahh cool :)

I was trying to get in with FTP, but obviusly you not got that working yet?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Yeah...ftp not yet activated....sending you a PM in 2 mins...try it ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mazzarin:
Sanjeev, do you only mirror people that you have partnered with, or are you trying to mirror everything? E.g. I was looking for NRG, but didn't see it listed. Just curious. Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] the_scotsman:
He does many Chefs...but NRG has requested that is files are not mirrored onto this server for some reason.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
Web passwords are created for all chefs...ftp I will do in couple of hours and then send out PMs....any chef in quick need in the meantime please drop me a PM !

I would like feedback on the new web system from Chefs and End-users please.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] wsayed:
Hullo mate, thank you so much for availing this to end users.

what is needed from my side to obtain a username and password?

Cheers
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
First of all thank you :)

I dont have any set criteria but if you need it for XDA purposes, then i can provide access. If you have relevant threads, you can point me to them.

If you need for some other purposes, feel free to PM me.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] wsayed:
Thank you cheif. I sent you a PM

Cheers
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
New Feature : Bug Tracker

I need the Chefs responses if this kind of feature will be helpful to them or not.

Readymade aaplications for review : Mantis Bug Tracker/Bugzilla

Demo here : http://www.mantisbt.org/demo/my_view_page.php

and here : https://landfill.bugzilla.org/bugzilla-tip/

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Such a system can help Chefs keep a track of pending bugs in ROMs so that they can focus on fixing them and also others can advice/comment on each bug individually thus helping in removal of the same.

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Any comments (good/bad) are most welcome from Chefs and End-users alike.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] birkoffsjunk:
Fantastic idea... I never honestly thought about that before... although both of those I think would be OTT. I've just signed up with BugNotes hosted solution to give it a spin.

Also how about Very Simple Bug Tracking?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
at quick glance both look nice...will study them more tmrow in office

Totally confused which one to setup on vbn :confused:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] v-b-n:
* UPDATE *

Folder structure has been modified on the web portal.

Chef (ID protected) folders are now @ http://www.vbnfiles.com/[ Protected ]/

Public Access folders @ http://www.vbnfiles.com/xda/