Yes it's truly one way, and when errors really occur, we can't do anything. However, to avoid errors, programs generally insert a large amount of FEC plus, they would also re-transmit all files blindly multiple times, then cross your fingers and do the no packet loss dance.
I believe I'm on to something with this: http://mad.cs.tut.fi/ Thanks a lot On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 8:31 AM, John Summerfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ahmed Kamal wrote: >> >> Hi everyone, >> I am facing a problem that I need to transfer some files (server to >> client) over a one-way only communications channel (satellite download >> only connection). Does anyone know of any ready made application (or >> script) to help with that ? I guess the server would need to generate >> and push forward error correction FEC data along with the files (since >> there's no NACKs). >> >> Any previous experience or thoughts is highly appreciated > > I've never heard of a truly one-way connexion. Place I work used to have > satellite, but it used a phone line to complete the circuit. From that > location's perspective, incoming traffic came out of the sky, and responses > (and outbound stuff) all went out the phone line. > > Apart from its highly asymmetric chracteristics (and delays as triffic goes > to the satellite and back), it was an internet connexion like any other, and > all the usual protocols work just fine. > > If there really is no feedback, then when errors occur, how can you overcome > them? > > -- > > Cheers > John > > -- spambait > [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Advice > http://webfoot.com/advice/email.top.php > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > > You cannot reply off-list:-) > > _______________________________________________ > rhelv5-list mailing list > [email protected] > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rhelv5-list > _______________________________________________ rhelv5-list mailing list [email protected] https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/rhelv5-list
