When using peer-to-peer networking software such as Limewire or Ares, there
are some status indications during the process. I am trying to get a better
understanding of how the sequence of events works and what the messages
mean. Here is what I think I understand:
 
Searching - looking for sources
Connecting - found a source and trying to establish a connection
Pushing(UDP) - WHAT IS THIS? I assume it is part of negotiations, but what
does it actually mean
Requesting - completed negotiation
 
Here are the possible results of a negotiation:
Idle - WHAT IS THIS? I think it means that the host is not actually
available at the moment
Busy - host is not able to accept a connection just now
Queued(n) - host has placed your request in a queue and you need to wait
your turn
Downloading - this is what you want!
 
I have capitalized the items I am not understanding well. Can anyone help
fill-in my understanding? Thank you.
 
Peter
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