The Logic Off Topic list

On a fine day, 21-11-2003, roman pirie wrote:

>  > 56/28 = 2, so a factor of 2.  If at all possible you should try to
>>  get a broadband connection.  I just switched from 56k modem to cable.
>>  I pay 30 euro per month for unlimited high-speed access (8-10 times
>>  the speed of the 56k modem), and my phone-bill is 50 euro per month
>>  lower, so I actually save 20 euro per month.  Now, if that isn't "the
>>  best of both worlds", I don't know what is :-D.
>
>I already realise the math. I was hoping for a reply in the tone of real
>world experience as it is sometimes different to the math. Is this right.

With modems and broadband the math pretty much works as you'd expect. 
Twice the speed is twice the speed.  So it's not the same as with 
computers, where a double clock speed doesn't necessarily mean double 
perceived speed.

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