Security can be another issue. RR is like being on a LAN, as you share a common node with users using the same block of IPs. Not that DSL is not subject to hacking, but Cable is a bit more vulnerable.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vince Hoang Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 11:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [luau] Road Runner Vs. DSL revisited On Wed, Apr 23, 2003 at 10:41:26AM -1000, Michael_Bishop/FARRINCS/[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From my research and my experience. DSL is slower, but has a > consistent download/upload time. Road Runner is faster on the > download, but it has lag which can be horrible is your gaming > or doing realtime things like webcams and voice over net. My experience is the same. Use RR for leaching. Use DSL for constistent latency. > There are a few websites online that can rate your connection > speed. There are also some free programs that can help tweak > your connection, which I've tried with no real gains. I believe those programs mostly adjust your MTU. That had a more profound effect when using dial-up. You notice less gains over broadband. -Vince _______________________________________________ LUAU mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://videl.ics.hawaii.edu/mailman/listinfo/luau --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.471 / Virus Database: 269 - Release Date: 4/10/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.471 / Virus Database: 269 - Release Date: 4/10/2003
