[Shotimes] OT - ISDN Anyone?

[dean james]

You're talking 2 different things.

DSL speed is quoted in kbits per second, i.e. 500 kbits per second.  When 
you download through internet explorer you get a reading of kbytes per 
second, and 50kbytes per second is par for DSL.  I used to know the 
conversion when dealing with a modem, considering data bits, stop bits, 
etc., but I don't know how similar it is for internet transmission.  I get a 
little better than this with my home cable, and about 4 times this at work.

>I hope you're talking about 400-500KB for your cable service!!!  I 
>typically
>download a 4-5Mb file in a matter of seconds, 10-20 depending.  I had DSL
>for awhile and got disgusted with interruptions etc.  I have no intention 
>of
>changing my cable for anything.  Plus setup was free; inc. modem.  Its one
>of the true bargains out there.

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