The Big Bang Theory and The Mythbusters

[apex]

Hi!
In his vlogs, Dave mentions these tv series in nearly every third episode.
Unfortunately, I'm not from Australia or the US, so I can't watch them.
Are they available in the web for free?
Youtube just has really really old ones as it seems.
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[tyblu]

Can you get them on iTunes? I can, in Canada.

[apex]

Well, yes.
But in the Episode, where the contest winner was drawn, there was a torrent download of one of this episodes in his download list.
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[Time]

try hulu

[glossywhite]

Try Googling:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22mythbusters%22+%22rapidshare.com%22

Torrents are for n00bs.

[apex]

Hmm.
Here in Germany, Hulu isn't available.
With a VPN of AnchorFree, I can see the site, but no video loads on the page of cbs.
Rapidshare has removed nearly all Mythbusters and Big Bang Theory downloads.
Any other tips?
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[tyblu]

I regularly use the torrent list service ISOhunt.com, and have found it to be the best one available both in indexing span and ranking algorithm. Another option is to use the keyword "filetype:torrent" when searching with Google.

[Time]

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/  The major broadcast networks have their stuff for free streaming usually, does that not work in Germany?

[GeoffS]

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/big_bang_theory/  The major broadcast networks have their stuff for free streaming usually, does that not work in Germany?

If the program has been sold to a network in (for example) Germany, the network would not be happy if the program was available over the internet for free. Same in Australia I guess.

In Australia - gives a message about 'not being available in my geographic area.'

[glossywhite]

Google, using exact search terms shown - will put exact phrase to type, inside [google] [/google] tags:

[google]"<insert exact name of show here>" "rapidshare.com" +rar +avi[/google]

Always works for me. Alternatively, use some initiative and sign up to "certain" forums which use rapidshare/megaupload/hotfile/fileserve links...

[Polossatik]

Try Googling:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22mythbusters%22+%22rapidshare.com%22

Torrents are for n00bs.

and rapidshare not? 

real geeks use usenet ....
http://nzbs.org/ or http://nzbindex.nl/
download with http://sabnzbd.org/

for the torrentz "n00bs" , plenty mythbusting to be found on TPB http://thepiratebay.org/search/mythbusters/0/99/0

[glossywhite]

Try Googling:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=%22mythbusters%22+%22rapidshare.com%22

Torrents are for n00bs.

and rapidshare not? 

real geeks use usenet ....
http://nzbs.org/ or http://nzbindex.nl/
download with http://sabnzbd.org/

for the torrentz "n00bs" , plenty mythbusting to be found on TPB http://thepiratebay.org/search/mythbusters/0/99/0

Usenet != simplicity. It requires a whole new learning curve JUST TO DOWNLOAD FILES! Usenet DOES NOT work for all ISPs... Rapidshare likely does, and it is a simple (and already used) protocol; "http", and you don't wait 2 DAYS just finish the download (if ever!) to watch a program.

If you want stuff FAST, without faffing about with stupid torrents & seeds etc, use http links. A blind man can see that. It's not about how "l33t" you are, it is about how much you value the hours in your day, and how much you want to watch something. Personally, I want stuff now, so I can get it watched and move on... but maybe you don't value your time as much, which is fine.

[Polossatik]

real geeks use usenet ....

Usenet != simplicity. It requires a whole new learning curve JUST TO DOWNLOAD FILES! Usenet DOES NOT work for all ISPs... Rapidshare likely does, and it is a simple (and already used) protocol; "http", and you don't wait 2 DAYS just finish the download (if ever!) to watch a program.

If you want stuff FAST, without faffing about with stupid torrents & seeds etc, use http links. A blind man can see that. It's not about how "l33t" you are, it is about how much you value the hours in your day, and how much you want to watch something. Personally, I want stuff now, so I can get it watched and move on... but maybe you don't value your time as much, which is fine.

Single, new episodes of the shows I follow are on my disk after like "now" (30 min delay to allow propagation to the usenet server i use) in HD quality after they are being aired in the US without clicking on something (Rss feed filtering..). Which is during the night for me so it uses 100% of my connection and throttles down to 20% of my connection speed (if not done  - happens if i add a new series and you need like 3 or four seasons ) when I wake up so I can use my connection for work.

I prefer to think about automating things one time and then forget about it and simply watch the shows next evening instead of searching (dead) links everytime.
I value the hours in my day greatly hence I use usenet.

But whatever makes you tick man... relax.

and by the way, usenet is very simple these day's...

[apex]

Well, rapidshare works now.
Thank you all.
But I would appreciate a "legal" alternative.
Is there anything free?
apexys

[tnt]

legal
free
fast

Chose any two

[glossywhite]

Get over the "legal" bullshit. It wasn't illegal for you to watch it when it was originally broadcast, nor would it be illegal to watch it at a friend's house. Is it immoral to download a TV show you could easily have recorded? Don't be silly!

[apex]

Well, I guess you're right.
I'll try my best.
The last problem I had, was that my last download was completely on Spanish, even though it was claimed as English...
Just trial and error I think.
@tnt: legal, free
What is your suggestion on these two.

apex
(I really start mixing up my nicknames)

[RayJones]

Usenet FTW.

Yes it is a little bit harder to initially setup, but once done properly it is just as easy to DL using usenet as it is to DL a torrent, possibly even easier.

BIG ADVANTAGE - you do not upload and thus do not advertise to the world (swarm) what you have / are doing.
SUPER FAST - from the instant you hit go, the DL will max your link. No need to wait for peers that may only have a portion of the file.

I use nzbsrus.com in conjunction with GrabIt.
Simply search for what you want in nzbsrus, DL the NZB file which is associated with GrabIt, and bang away you go at full speed.

Yes, torrents are for n00bs.
If you don't have usenet, get a better ISP. - i.e. Ditch BigPond

[tyblu]

For those worried about getting "caught" by uploading torrents, all decent torrent managers can encrypt everything, uploading and downloading, and can use extensive blacklists (http://www.bluetack.co.uk).

[Polossatik]

For those worried about getting "caught" by uploading torrents, all decent torrent managers can encrypt everything, uploading and downloading, and can use extensive blacklists (http://www.bluetack.co.uk).

note that torrent encryption does not avoid you to get "caught".. It makes the traffic harder to spot as torrent stuff for you ISP (or anyone listening in between you and the other torrent client offering the same torrent).
But if I have an (even when using encrypted traffic) torrent running that offers the same torrent as you are downloading I see your IP adress.
The blacklists may help indeed, those are lists of known (or believed to be) "catch the down loader" clients.
In general with torrents you are most risking things if you use it to download things like the latest blockbuster or so, not if you download a 80's documentary.

Some people use TOR for torrents. please do not do that.the TOR network is to useful for people who have areal issues like state censorship to be abused/clogged up for torrents.

[glossywhite]

Usenet FTW.

Yes it is a little bit harder to initially setup, but once done properly it is just as easy to DL using usenet as it is to DL a torrent, possibly even easier.

BIG ADVANTAGE - you do not upload and thus do not advertise to the world (swarm) what you have / are doing.
SUPER FAST - from the instant you hit go, the DL will max your link. No need to wait for peers that may only have a portion of the file.

I use nzbsrus.com in conjunction with GrabIt.
Simply search for what you want in nzbsrus, DL the NZB file which is associated with GrabIt, and bang away you go at full speed.

Yes, torrents are for n00bs.
If you don't have usenet, get a better ISP. - i.e. Ditch BigPond

Or... avoid having to go through the pointless excercise of learning how to use MORE software, just for the sake of downloading some files, and use Rapidshare/Megaupload/Hotfile/Fileserve *HTTP* links, which are instant and also VERY fast. It's the obvious, and better, solution!

C'mon - think about it. Why would any sane person want to have to spend an evening or longer fucking about with new software, to do the very thing that you can do WITHOUT it?

[baljemmett]

Or... avoid having to go through the pointless excercise of learning how to use MORE software, just for the sake of downloading some files, and use Rapidshare/Megaupload/Hotfile/Fileserve *HTTP* links, which are instant and also VERY fast. It's the obvious, and better, solution!

Only if you pay for the 'premium' download.  Otherwise it's a tedious wait for some annoying countdown, and then a 'download limit reached' for ages until you can get the next file...  Pros and cons to all delivery methods, as with everything

[glossywhite]

Or... avoid having to go through the pointless excercise of learning how to use MORE software, just for the sake of downloading some files, and use Rapidshare/Megaupload/Hotfile/Fileserve *HTTP* links, which are instant and also VERY fast. It's the obvious, and better, solution!

Only if you pay for the 'premium' download.  Otherwise it's a tedious wait for some annoying countdown, and then a 'download limit reached' for ages until you can get the next file...  Pros and cons to all delivery methods, as with everything

You pay for everything, but I value my time more than the measly fee rapidshare ask for. You'd pay far MORE in frustration with Newsgroups!

PS: Hotfile have TONS of TV show in single AVI/RAR link format... just got to know how to Google

[RayJones]

Or... avoid having to go through the pointless excercise of learning how to use MORE software, just for the sake of downloading some files, and use Rapidshare/Megaupload/Hotfile/Fileserve *HTTP* links, which are instant and also VERY fast. It's the obvious, and better, solution!

Only if you pay for the 'premium' download.  Otherwise it's a tedious wait for some annoying countdown, and then a 'download limit reached' for ages until you can get the next file...  Pros and cons to all delivery methods, as with everything

You pay for everything, but I value my time more than the measly fee rapidshare ask for. You'd pay far MORE in frustration with Newsgroups!

PS: Hotfile have TONS of TV show in single AVI/RAR link format... just got to know how to Google

Orrrr diddums, it took at most 30 minutes to set it all up and once it is done it is easy as a "google" search on a NZB site.
I have never been frustrated, on the converse always amazed at the ease, and has always exercised 100% link speed from go to whoa.
At no point do you need to laboriously piece together all the fragments as they exist on the newsgroups, that's what the NZB file is for.

Before you go slagging off alternative methods, the least you could do is try the other methods, have you?
I've tried Rapidshare, torrents you name it and all either drag their heels or impose barriers such as timed waits as does Rapidshare.
As for downloading single massive files, they are always under threat of communication issues unless reget features are enabled to skip the parts already downloaded.

And if it is too hard to learn new software, then how the hell did you ever end up browsing this forum or even get anywhere with technology?
There are a few forum features here that frustrate me far more than the ease of a NZB download.

Besides all that, Rapidshare must surely be setting themselves up as the next big take down if it is so obvious and easy to find questionable content, most importantly, hosted by their own servers.

[glossywhite]

Or... avoid having to go through the pointless excercise of learning how to use MORE software, just for the sake of downloading some files, and use Rapidshare/Megaupload/Hotfile/Fileserve *HTTP* links, which are instant and also VERY fast. It's the obvious, and better, solution!

Only if you pay for the 'premium' download.  Otherwise it's a tedious wait for some annoying countdown, and then a 'download limit reached' for ages until you can get the next file...  Pros and cons to all delivery methods, as with everything

You pay for everything, but I value my time more than the measly fee rapidshare ask for. You'd pay far MORE in frustration with Newsgroups!

PS: Hotfile have TONS of TV show in single AVI/RAR link format... just got to know how to Google

Orrrr diddums, it took at most 30 minutes to set it all up and once it is done it is easy as a "google" search on a NZB site.
I have never been frustrated, on the converse always amazed at the ease, and has always exercised 100% link speed from go to whoa.
At no point do you need to laboriously piece together all the fragments as they exist on the newsgroups, that's what the NZB file is for.

Before you go slagging off alternative methods, the least you could do is try the other methods, have you?
I've tried Rapidshare, torrents you name it and all either drag their heels or impose barriers such as timed waits as does Rapidshare.
As for downloading single massive files, they are always under threat of communication issues unless reget features are enabled to skip the parts already downloaded.

And if it is too hard to learn new software, then how the hell did you ever end up browsing this forum or even get anywhere with technology?
There are a few forum features here that frustrate me far more than the ease of a NZB download.

Besides all that, Rapidshare must surely be setting themselves up as the next big take down if it is so obvious and easy to find questionable content, most importantly, hosted by their own servers.

Would you mind curbing the unnecessary and childish condescending tone, please? I'm sure you'd not talk to me like that face to face - I wouldn't let you get away with it any more than I'll let you get away with it here. Manners maketh the man - speaks volumes. If you want people to listen to you, the first step is to not be a complete mong.

Thank you

PS: Fwiw, I have been using rapidshare for almost five years - NEVER a problem. Not all ISPs allow Newsgroups - talktalk (mine) is one of them, so maybe consider that you don't know everything, before setting the tone that implies otherwise.

[Time]

I am with RayJones.  I have used all of the above and usenet is definitely superior.  I would have more to say on it but I would probably reiterate everything he said with an even more condescending tone that just comes naturally to the American.


and I never detected any negative tones from RayJones I just think you are a flustered RapidShare fanboy over reacting.

[glossywhite]

I am with RayJones.  I have used all of the above and usenet is definitely superior.  I would have more to say on it but I would probably reiterate everything he said with an even more condescending tone that just comes naturally to the American.


and I never detected any negative tones from RayJones I just think you are a flustered RapidShare fanboy over reacting.

Amazing for you. Actually, I don't care what anyone uses - was offering advice. Grow up. 

[ziq8tsi]

You pay for everything, but I value my time more than the measly fee rapidshare ask for. You'd pay far MORE in frustration with Newsgroups!

PS: Hotfile have TONS of TV show in single AVI/RAR link format... just got to know how to Google

Do you pay for RapidShare and HotFile ?  What about DepositFiles, MegaUpload, EasyShare, FileServe, MegaShare, FileFactory, SendSpace, ZShare, iFileIt, FileSonic, Ziddu, TurboBit, MediaFire, x7.to, FileApe, HulkShare, FileFront, ZippyShare, FileDude, NetLoad, FreakShare, Badongo, UploadedTo, EnterUpload, ExtaBit, UploadBox, SharebaseTo, Loadto, Oron, TwoShared, etc. ?

I hesitate to advise on the most efficient means to abet copyright infringement, but in terms of time or money, cyberlocker websites are not it.  The only advantage they have is a low barrier of entry in terms of technical understanding.  (Exactly contrary to your claim that other technologies are for "n00bs".)  And interactive immediacy in case you are downloading porn.

[glossywhite]

Wow, this thread sure is descending into a downward spiral of one-upmanship...

zzzzzzzz

[RayJones]

glossywhite.
Your responses to several posters in this and other threads have already shown a severe lack of maturity and indeed an underlying bully.
Veiled threats of physical violence only further detract from your character.
You are the one that has launched into this thread, and other threads I may add, with the arrogant condescending tone.
Words speaketh for yourself, and it ain't pretty.

No on upmanship is going on here, don't know where you got that impression from 

It is amazing that one of the very first internet protocols ever developed still delivers top performance despite all the "improvements" that have been devised since.

You can subscribe to AstraWeb (included with my ISP) for much the same cost, and possibly less than Rapidshare / month (? - the rapid share site is not "open" in terms of costs) so choose you poison and enjoy whatever.

[glossywhite]

<SNIP>
Veiled threats of physical violence only further detract from your character....

:-/ What are you talking about? I never said any such thing - had I wished to be a complete arse, I'd tell you I'd punch you in the face if I met you (which I wouldn't, as I am NOT an arse nor any kind of idiot. I do know the difference between solving a problem through conversation, or taking the morons way out; violence).

I think it is time you chilled out and moved on. I'm very sorry if you have mis-construed my words as threatening - I merely meant I would tell you where to get off, not hit you. Interestingly, the fact you mis-construed it as such, kinda shows me you may have a guilty conscience, but whatever - I'll agree to drop this whole calamity of words, okay? I apologise mate.

thanks

[RayJones]

OK, I'll let this go.
I was never intentionally setting out to offend.
I was offering up facts that have proven reliable for myself over many GB's of downloads over the year I have been with my new ISP, having tried all the other methods and also aware of cease and desist letters received by others after using torrents.

Somehow from my first response it all became personal.
Perhaps the use of "sane person" and the unnecessary use of "fucking" in a usually gentlemanly environment was more antagonistic than you realise?

That is the entire problem of the cross cultured internet, things get misconstrued without the body language that go with the words :-/

I will chill if you do so also, glad to hear you are not a moron