Election Truth CD-ROM - reliable download !!

[garybeck]

I am happy to announce that Archive.org has accepted my request to host the contents of the Election Truth CD-ROM. This means that anyone can download the file (high-speed connetion required) and burn the CDROM on their computer.

I have not tested it yet. If anyone would like to test the download, I would be grateful. Let me know how it goes. Note, even if you have a high speed connection, it will take a while. the file is 700MB.

It is an ISO file, which any CD burning software will use to burn a CD. There are some instructions on the site, but let me know if you need any help. Here's the URL.

http://www.archive.org/details/election2004-video-CD

gb

[benito]

1. I'll get it tonight at home via 3mbit

[landdaddy]

2. I'm going after it

but got this with the http link:

Could not locate remote server

You tried to access the address http://ia300141.us.archive.org/2/items/election2004-video-CD, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.

ftp:
Could not connect to FTP server, possibly because of too many users. Please try again later.

You tried to access the address ftp://ia300141.us.archive.org/2/items/election2004-video-CD, which is currently unavailable. Please make sure that the Web address (URL) is correctly spelled and punctuated, then try reloading the page.

Fourth http try I get it and am downloading now @ just under 500 KB/s.
Opera says it will take 24 min's for download! Not too shabby, not too shabby at all!
Thanks! Looking forward to viewing it!

[garybeck]

3. hmm. the direct link to the file is

http://ia300140.us.archive.org/2/items/election2004-video-CD/election2004-video-CD.iso

let me know how it works for ya, and thanks!

[garybeck]

4. I started the download and it said 1 hr. 15 mins. to go.

I think that's pretty reasonable for 700MB

[Wilms]

5. kick n/t

[NoBushSpokenHere]

6. Recommended .......come on folks....time is running out n/t

[organik]

7. Bit Torrent and FTP downloads are reliable, and FASTER

There are currently 6 seeders and no downloaders for the torrent, and I've been and will continue to seed on my fiber optic line - plenty fast.

I've uploaded about 150GB - thats over 200 copies of the CD - from my connection alone!

Download info:
http://electiontheft.net/electiontruthCD/

[garybeck]

8. thanks for seeding it!

All I can say is that I've gotten a few emails from people saying they can't download it. various problems. one person said it kept getting stuck at 99%. another said there were no seeds. I will definitely keep the link to the torrent up, because as you know if there are people seeding it and users are familiar with torrent technology, it is faster. I really appreciate the work you've done with this. I just needed to find a way to have http downloads too.

hey if possible can you put your info about how many copies you've seeded on this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=393132&mesg_id=393132

i'm using that thread to make a guesstimation of how many copies have been made so far.

thanks
gary

[organik]

10. the more download options the better!

The only problem with bit torrent is having enough seeders, and it seems right now I'm the only one keeping this fresh at the torrent sites. I'll try to post at some more BT sites today and tomorrow.

I've also added the archive.org link to my download page.

Also, is anybody making copies via short run cd-r duplication services, or just burning at home? Maybe we can pool money and make say, 1000, and distribute the copies evenly. CDCyclone.com will make 1000 for $860 with a windowed sleeve and two color on disc printing (black/white).

[organik]

12. actually, the dupe place said $750 + CA sales tax for 1000 copies...

anyone interested?

I would be willing to handle the whole thing and ship out however many copies each person wants.
$809 with tax, 10 people spend $81 + shipping for 100 copies?

[texpatriot2004]

9. WOW Tons of info here Thanks n/t

[garybeck]

11. are you talking about the

CD-ROM or the archive.org site?

[Wilms]

13. kick n/t