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Mega is coming back!!

58 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/mega-is-coming-back.169117/

ithehappy
ithehappy Original post #1
Jan 19, 2013 at 4:41 PM
Just read this news in Tech2 and I'm freaking happy. Was missing MU each and every day.
*tech2.in.com/news/web-services/dotcom-says-new-site-legal-no-revenge-for-megaupload-saga/702842
d6bmg
d6bmg #3
Jan 19, 2013 at 6:33 PM
In a different way.
tanmaymohan
Jan 20, 2013 at 9:21 AM
It is launched

and it is down now..

Due to server overload..

Source : Mega Goes Down As 250,000 Users Sign Up | TorrentFreak
Desmond
Desmond #5
Jan 20, 2013 at 10:12 AM
THE RISE OF THE PHOENIX

I just read....hoping to make an account.

Update : Registered, but didn't get my mail. Any idea how long it takes?
anirbandd
Jan 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Yay!! :D:hyper:
Flash
Flash #7
Jan 20, 2013 at 11:09 AM
*www.tech-wd.com/wd/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mega.png

About us:
We are a dedicated group of technologists who were given the time, opportunity and Internet access to build an awesome cloud storage service that will help protect your privacy. We have programmed this Internet service from scratch in Auckland, New Zealand. Unlike most of our competitors, we use a state of the art browser based encryption technology where you, not us, control the keys. Our design group includes Kim Dotcom, Mathias Ortmann, Bram van der Kolk, and Finn Batato. Our CEO, industry veteran Tony Lentino, has experience running a renowned global domain registry. We hope you like it.

Lets see how it goes on!
bubusam13
Jan 20, 2013 at 12:12 PM
One happy news after all these rapes, convictions. But I want them to take revenge. But I also like Media(aag) more because of download speed.
d6bmg
d6bmg #9
Jan 20, 2013 at 12:51 PM
And now its back. Hopefully it won't go down again.
ithehappy
ithehappy #10
Jan 20, 2013 at 6:54 PM
THE RISE OF THE PHOENIX

I just read....hoping to make an account.

Update : Registered, but didn't get my mail. Any idea how long it takes?
I successfully registered last night, the mail came within 10 seconds.
ratul
ratul #11
Jan 20, 2013 at 7:19 PM
One happy news after all these rapes, convictions. But I want them to take revenge. But I also like Media(aag) more because of download speed.

haha, yeah, but Media(aag) is crap nowadays, every objectionable content is immediately deleted (movies i am talking about :)), and today, i can't find most of the content on mediafire i search for, which once used to be my favorite file sharing site.. :)
Desmond
Desmond #12
Jan 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM
I successfully registered last night, the mail came within 10 seconds.

Probably because of the browser. The site was saying something about using Google Chrome.
d6bmg
d6bmg #13
Jan 20, 2013 at 9:12 PM
Probably because of the browser. The site was saying something about using Google Chrome.

I'm using & registered with Firefox, warning message came only once, then I checked the option which says something like 'no more warning'. ;)
And in my case registration mail came instantly.
bubusam13
bubusam13 #14
Jan 21, 2013 at 1:45 AM
haha, yeah, but Media(aag) is crap nowadays, every objectionable content is immediately deleted (movies i am talking about :)), and today, i can't find most of the content on mediafire i search for, which once used to be my favorite file sharing site.. :)

Yes you are right. Mediafire is itself on fire burning all our favorite contents. But what I miss most is torrific.com. torrific was awesome. I could download all my torrents through them. When will they be back ?
S
saifi2649 #15
Jan 21, 2013 at 1:55 AM
Yes you are right. Mediafire is itself on fire burning all our favorite contents. But what I miss most is torrific.com. torrific was awesome. I could download all my torrents through them. When will they be back ?
use zbigz.com
gameranand
Jan 21, 2013 at 2:17 AM
Good news. :)
Desmond
Desmond #18
Jan 21, 2013 at 3:16 AM
Apparently, the problem happens to be with the email address I was using. I did not get any mail when registering with my Outlook address, but got it with my Gmail address. Looks like Micro$oft is not too pleased about MEGA :p
a_k_s_h_a_y
Jan 21, 2013 at 9:05 AM
lol. all pirates enjoy!!
Faun
Faun #20
Jan 21, 2013 at 2:31 PM
The worst flash based interface a site ever had.
kartikoli
kartikoli #21
Jan 21, 2013 at 3:04 PM
Yes you are right. Mediafire is itself on fire burning all our favorite contents. But what I miss most is torrific.com. torrific was awesome. I could download all my torrents through them. When will they be back ?

use furk.net or zbigz.com to transload torrents
tanmaymohan
Jan 21, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Media (aag) lol :D :-o

I m having problem uploading files to MEGA

It just says pending.......

Any1 ?
Skud
Skud #23
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:23 PM
Upon activating, shown this:-

Your 2048-bit RSA public / private key pair is now being created.

To strengthen the key, we have collected entropy from your mouse movements and keystroke timings.

And then, "you are using an older browser, upgrade to Chrome" and offered me to download Chrome.

BTW, that older browser is Firefox 18.0.1. :facepalm:
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #24
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:52 PM
good news for its fans :-D
Desmond
Desmond #25
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:53 PM
Media (aag) lol :D :-o

I m having problem uploading files to MEGA

It just says pending.......

Any1 ?

Yeah, I am facing the same thing. I thought that it was because I was at office and the proxy was responsible. Didn't try at home yet.
tanmaymohan
Jan 21, 2013 at 7:58 PM
it is not working at my home

Uploading a 433kb file

6 mins passed 0% uploaded

download : temporary error
Vyom
Vyom #27
Jan 21, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Well, its stuck while registering.
Looks like they couldn't keep up with the pace to expand the infrastructure with the demand.

Only natural! ;)
axes2t2
axes2t2 #28
Jan 22, 2013 at 11:03 AM
I wonder which one of these is KimDotCom

*s7.postimage.org/r2msp3ror/about_us_silhouette.jpg
NoasArcAngel
Jan 22, 2013 at 11:26 AM
I wonder which one of these is KimDotCom

*s7.postimage.org/r2msp3ror/about_us_silhouette.jpg

the largest one, he is 6ft 7inches + fat.

WHOLLY SHEETES, 50GB OF FREE CLOUD? Omfg. kimverse is on a ROLL :D

:bandanafighter:
amjath
amjath #30
Jan 22, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Apparently, the problem happens to be with the email address I was using. I did not get any mail when registering with my Outlook address, but got it with my Gmail address. Looks like Micro$oft is not too pleased about MEGA :p

I tried twice using live mail id did not get the confirmation mail :( so not registered yet
hard_rock
hard_rock #31
Jan 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM
for the first time in the history of my internet life, I was able to register my first name alone as username....usually, I needed to added initials or my birthday at the end as just firstname was not available to register...

The site is very slow though...
d6bmg
d6bmg #32
Jan 22, 2013 at 4:59 PM
I tried twice using live mail id did not get the confirmation mail :( so not registered yet

Its might be due to mega server overload.
Check spam folder. ;)
amjath
amjath #33
Jan 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM
i checked spam too dude :( I registered twice with same email id :shock: may be i should use some other email id
Vyom
Vyom #34
Jan 22, 2013 at 7:35 PM
Tried to register two times last night. Failed both the times. Didn't receive email.
Today I tried with gmail. Got mail instantly. So looks like there's problem with live ID.

Anyway, this seems good:
*i.minus.com/jniLEZSe9Jhf2.png

2048 bit encryption :eek:
Skud
Skud #35
Jan 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM
Problem with rediff too.
Desmond
Desmond #36
Jan 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM
Upload started, but stuck at 42%
Faun
Faun #37
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:03 PM
looks like you guys have to deal with the weight.
Skud
Skud #38
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:20 PM
BTW, what are you guys uploading which are taking so much time?
Desmond
Desmond #39
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Just a 2 MB image. Its uploaded finally.
Vyom
Vyom #40
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:46 PM
A file of less then an MB uploaded successfully, but couldn't download after numerous attempts. Says, "Error, retrying..."
Allu Azad
Allu Azad #41
Jan 22, 2013 at 9:28 PM
i was able to register an account yesterday with a temporary mail id . just checking . It went fine .

Site has no problem when browsing in Maxthon .
amjath
amjath #42
Jan 22, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Kim wouldn't have expected sooooo much traffic I guess
ithehappy
ithehappy #43
Jan 23, 2013 at 12:29 AM
Uploading seems fine. A 25 mb file took around 4-5 mins, at ~90 kb/s. But they keep insisting to use Chrome!
NoasArcAngel
Jan 23, 2013 at 9:44 AM
Tried to register two times last night. Failed both the times. Didn't receive email.
Today I tried with gmail. Got mail instantly. So looks like there's problem with live ID.

Anyway, this seems good:
*i.minus.com/jniLEZSe9Jhf2.png

2048 bit encryption :eek:

hahahahah yeah well dont get too happy. its not that difficult to crack :p

Do you think it really is there?? I don't think so..

yeah it is, after getting screwed by the anti-piracy people hes making sure that the anonymity of the uploader and the web server location is secure. and totally secure.

Just How Strong is 2048-bit SSL Certificate Encryption?

*www.engadget.com/2010/03/09/1024-bit-rsa-encryption-cracked-by-carefully-starving-cpu-of-ele/

*www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/2010/01/13/researchers-crack-768-bit-rsa/1
amruth kiran
Jan 23, 2013 at 8:06 PM
but i thought "mega" was "LEGAL" ...??
Desmond
Desmond #48
Jan 24, 2013 at 12:50 PM
but i thought "mega" was "LEGAL" ...??

It is legal. This time however, they will not be liable for what data the users upload and that will solely be the uploader's responsibility.
NoasArcAngel
Jan 24, 2013 at 2:39 PM
It is legal. This time however, they will not be liable for what data the users upload and that will solely be the uploader's responsibility.

how is that possible? ..z.
Desmond
Desmond #50
Jan 24, 2013 at 5:36 PM
how is that possible? ..z.

That means that the users upload data at their own risk. If anything is found to be objectionable, it will probably be blocked.

PS: Will have to read their new Terms and Conditions.
Shah
Shah #51
Jan 24, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Just registered at Mega and uploaded a file. I love its theme. They've done a nice work in designing the template.
NoasArcAngel
Jan 24, 2013 at 5:44 PM
That means that the users upload data at their own risk. If anything is found to be objectionable, it will probably be blocked.

PS: Will have to read their new Terms and Conditions.

then why the hell are they providing 2048 bit encryption?...
tanmaymohan
Jan 24, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Now the site is working

uploading fine at 60kb/sec

Uploaded lots of content to my beloved online storage
Faun
Faun #54
Jan 24, 2013 at 7:55 PM
then why the hell are they providing 2048 bit encryption?...

Actually the data stored at their server will be encrypted with your 2048 bit key. So even though you might have uploaded warez to their server, they won't be able to see the content of data. Essentially that spares them of any legal action against them even if some goes to see through their HDDs because the data will be encrypted.
Shah
Shah #55
Jan 24, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Actually the data stored at their server will be encrypted with your 2048 bit key. So even though you might have uploaded warez to their server, they won't be able to see the content of data. Essentially that spares them of any legal action against them even if some goes to see through their HDDs because the data will be encrypted.

What an idea sir ji!!
kbar1
kbar1 #56
Jan 25, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Actually the data stored at their server will be encrypted with your 2048 bit key. So even though you might have uploaded warez to their server, they won't be able to see the content of data. Essentially that spares them of any legal action against them even if some goes to see through their HDDs because the data will be encrypted.

Actually, Ars Technica found some interesting "features" which may compromise your innocence if you're uploading pirated stuff.

Firstly, Mega claims that they do not know what content you upload. However, their servers check for redundancy (deduplication). So if you uploaded the same file as another guy, only one copy will be stored. But this begs the question: how will they know if the files are identical?

During startup, when it is generating your 2048-bit RSA key, apparently JavaScript's inbuilt random number generator is used. And computers by themselves can't do random stuff. It is only pseudo-random, and can be reverse-engineered if the likes of FBI were so inclined. Also, when the site claims that it has collected keyboard/mouse entropy, it is still reading those moves. So, most people won't jiggle their KBs/mice.

Your files themselves are encrypted with AES-128. The 2048-bit key is used when you send files or messages to other users.

Password is not changeable. If you lose it, you lose your files.

Link: [arstechnica.com]
NoasArcAngel
Jan 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM
Actually the data stored at their server will be encrypted with your 2048 bit key. So even though you might have uploaded warez to their server, they won't be able to see the content of data. Essentially that spares them of any legal action against them even if some goes to see through their HDDs because the data will be encrypted.

yes i understand that, i know what you are saying .. but what i am asking is that isnt that already implied in the terms and conditions ? ? that you will not be allowed to upload warez and pirated media? i think thats the reason why megaupload was shut down in the first place.

Actually, Ars Technica found some interesting "features" which may compromise your innocence if you're uploading pirated stuff.

Firstly, Mega claims that they do not know what content you upload. However, their servers check for redundancy (deduplication). So if you uploaded the same file as another guy, only one copy will be stored. But this begs the question: how will they know if the files are identical?

During startup, when it is generating your 2048-bit RSA key, apparently JavaScript's inbuilt random number generator is used. And computers by themselves can't do random stuff. It is only pseudo-random, and can be reverse-engineered if the likes of FBI were so inclined. Also, when the site claims that it has collected keyboard/mouse entropy, it is still reading those moves. So, most people won't jiggle their KBs/mice.

Your files themselves are encrypted with AES-128. The 2048-bit key is used when you send files or messages to other users.

Password is not changeable. If you lose it, you lose your files.

Link: [arstechnica.com]

thats what i thought, 2048 bit encrpted files will not only take a lot of processing power to achieve, also it will occupy lots of storage.
Flash
Flash #58
Jan 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM
So, this time it's entirely on "User's responsibility".

1.How would they know if the uploaded content is pirated or not?
2.Is there any setting that can make the uploaded content as "Private"?