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connection % in task manager

Feb 23, 2005 7:27PM PST

just wondering if 20% utilization of connection is normal ? im on dialup 56k modem and right now task manager says i have 40kbps link speed any insite would be helpful thanks for your time ... tao

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40 is certainly more than 20% of 56. BUT
Mar 14, 2005 11:24AM PST

matters not. First, the federal com laws limit the 56 K to 5.3.3 K.

Second your connect speed is determined by many things regarding the quality and the length of the phone lines from your home to the first switching circuit.

Do a search for a post by Coryphaeus [aka Wayne Hardy}. There will be a link to his website that will provide some insight. The site gives insight.LOL

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;-)
Mar 15, 2005 11:49AM PST