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goodtimes5
Dec 11, 2004, 12:05 AM
Normally, my download speeds are 170KB/s, such as with Software Update. However, when I download files over AIM, I have a glass ceiling of 40KB/s. What is with this?


virividox
Dec 11, 2004, 01:42 AM
could it be the person transmitting to you has a cap on their outward speed?
saabmp3
Dec 11, 2004, 02:25 AM
DING DING DING DING!!! We have a winner. Most cable/DSL modems are capped around 40 K

BEN