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06-24-2002, 07:43 AM

Your raw speed was 3212549.02 bits per second.
There are 3 meaningful ways we can interpret this number:
Communications

3.2 megabits per second
How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet
Storage

392.2 kilobytes per second
The way data is measured on your hard drive and how FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.
1MB file download

2.6 seconds
The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.
Cable Internet speeds in Eastern US

average

your speed +

56k modem

compared to all connection types worldwide yours is fantastic

*After disconnecting every other computer in the house*

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06-24-2002, 07:43 AM	#1
toykilla Posts: n/a	Your raw speed was 3212549.02 bits per second. There are 3 meaningful ways we can interpret this number: Communications 3.2 megabits per second How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet Storage 392.2 kilobytes per second The way data is measured on your hard drive and how FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576. 1MB file download 2.6 seconds The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed. Cable Internet speeds in Eastern US average your speed + 56k modem compared to all connection types worldwide yours is fantastic After disconnecting every other computer in the house