[d@DCC] Educational DVD for MPs

[psema4]

On 9/30/05, Darryl Moore <darryl at mfe.ca> wrote:
> Hey all, I've been working on a media compilation on DVD-ROM which I
> want to send to each and every MP. It shouldn't cost more than $200.
...
> I want to keep the Internet bots out (I know there is something about
> robots.txt you can do, but I'm not sure how that works.) so for now
> you'll have to type in www dot moores dot ca slash dvd. Got it?

To block all robots (that adhere to the robots.txt spec) from your
site, copy this text into a blank file, and name it robots.txt:

  User-agent: *
  Disallow: /

Then put the file into your root web directory.  (Likely the same
directory as your home page).  If you only want to block them from the
files in the dvd folder, change the Disallow line to read:

  Disallow: /dvd/

(see also http://www.searchengineworld.com/robots/robots_tutorial.htm)

> My DSL connection is very slow, so accessing the videos here might be
> frustrating. The webpages should be easier though.

You might also be able to extend availability - and lessen the load on
your server - by making it available through a bit torrent.

Can't wait to see it.  It'll be a few days before I get a chance though.

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- SGE