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[Random-Webtoon-Fan]

Some of you might have noticed Webtoons are now being uploaded all at once and a bit earlier.


(They used to upload at uncertain few minutes after 23:00, but now 22:55 in GMT 9, timeline of Korea)


But it requires you to download a certain program called 'Speed View' and turning it on.



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What is it?


They say it will takes some bit of users connection to make temporary server.


In short, they are making you use grid computing to read Webtoons.



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Why is it here?



They say Webtoons have been putting stress to Naver's servers when they are released.


So now they are using some program to use some of reader's network as Webtoon's server.


(It is usable by for those who read by Windows and IE, Chrome, Firefox)


Now, they claim it will not affect user's computer much, but Naver's programs have been disputed about their safety.


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What should you do?


Personally, I recommend not downloading it.


They will be viewable without Speed View after half a hour. (23:30 in Korean time.)


So it is not worth downloading a program that is uncertified yet. Have some patience and wait a bit.




P.S. If you can, copy this and show it to any people who are reading raw.

Edited by Random-Webtoon-Fan, 07 February 2014 - 12:27 AM.

[Mizura]

Whoa, I actually never noticed it. :S

 

Well, I'm using Linux at home to read the raws anyway, I kind of doubt they have a Linux version. xD I feel bad for contributing to their server strain though, since I'm among those constantly refreshing for Kubera and Tower of God when the time comes. >_>

 

Thanks for informing us!

[themantarays]

... So an additional half-hour wait? Ah, it's going to be so annoying in the ToG raw threads now - those one or two people are going to know what's happening before the rest of us....

[Lerciolas]

Whoa, I actually never noticed it. :S

 

Well, I'm using Linux at home to read the raws anyway, I kind of doubt they have a Linux version. xD I feel bad for contributing to their server strain though, since I'm among those constantly refreshing for Kubera and Tower of God when the time comes. >_>

 

Thanks for informing us!

 

Wow, another Linux user

 

I'm usually at work when Kubera is published, so no way I'm able to stress their servers. I'd like to give the Grid reader a try, but not on my work pc...

[Random-Webtoon-Fan]

Whoa, I actually never noticed it. :S
 
Well, I'm using Linux at home to read the raws anyway, I kind of doubt they have a Linux version. xD I feel bad for contributing to their server strain though, since I'm among those constantly refreshing for Kubera and Tower of God when the time comes. >_>

Yes, it seems to work for only Windows at the moment.

[asdasd]

Tnx for the info.

I think to use Sandboxie for this will be safe.

Edited by asdasd, 07 February 2014 - 12:44 AM.

[Mizura]

... by the way, am I the only one who finds it weird that a Korean company has server bandwidth issues? o,o

[Random-Webtoon-Fan]

... by the way, am I the only one who finds it weird that a Korean company has server bandwidth issues? o,o

Not really, since we have so much connection to the internet about everywhere in cities, server break happens now and then.

And naver Webtoons have been getting attention from all over the county and now unexpected foreign fans refreshing every sec.



Imo, they really should have addressed the prob with adding some budget to server rather then give us somewhat risky software. :/

[Mizura]

.... oh. So basically, part of it is our fault. xD xD xD

[Readingfish]

Hahaha, SpeedView didn't last even a whole month.
Due to some obvious reasons, they are discontinuing the SpeedView feature/program/system as of Feb 28 evening, Korean time.
Detailed info + FAQ and Naver's statement at the following link:

http://comic.naver.com/notice.nhn?docId=10000000000029775482

[Mizura]

lol, that didn't last long. x'D

I wonder what they'll do then.