[mythtvnz] nice EPG

Steven Ellis mythtvnz@lists.linuxnut.co.nz
Thu, 24 May 2007 20:52:49 +1200


Hadley Rich wrote:
> Hello list,
>
> The following two IP addresses (you know who you are) have used a *lot* of 
> traffic from the nice EPG lately;
>
> 60.234.228.48
> 203.109.173.57
>
> Due to these excessive downloads there is now some limiting in place. Each IP 
> may fetch the data a maximum of 4 times each 24 hour period or 12 times each 
> 7 day period. Keep in mind that the data is only updated once a day.
>
> The wrapper script I'm using may cause trouble for people behind proxies or 
> just in general. If you do have troubles feel free to let me know.
>
> To the owners of above IP addresses, fix your cron jobs or you will have 
> trouble downloading the data.
>
> hads :)
>
>   
I've had some queries from potential customers as they have assumed the
DVB EPG data is updated on a per-second basis, and includes signals to
indicate the exact start/end time of programs.

Steve

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