Download order
Syntax
~> download_order <file number> <random|linear>
Description
Select the method to download a file.
With the random method, MLDonkey uses the best algorithm for chunks propagation, starting to download the most rare chunks to speed up the download. In detail, at first it tries to download the last chunk, then the first and the second last, to allow preview. Then it tries to complete any partial chunk, the rare chunks and finally all the others in a randomly picked order.
With the linear method, MLDonkey tries to download the file sequentially, allowing the user to watch the audio/video file while downloading, emulating streaming. In detail, it tries to download the last chunk, then all the others in sequence starting from the first to the end.
Download numbers can be listed using vd.
See also
preview, priority, release, random_order_download, vd
History
Discussion
- chunk selection: what mechanism?, 2003-01-21
- discussion about random download, 2003-01-05