I find dramatic differences in browsing speed depending on which packet driver, browser, combination of TSRs, etc. I am running.
I realize that the actual download speed reported by a browser (e.g., arachne) depends on net traffic, phone lines, etc. Therefore, is there some reasonable way to benchmark the http type , tcp/ip speed of my PC, so I can isolate what combinations of software on my local PC decreases this speed? This is different than mere modem speed, since I am interested in a standardized speed that uses the http Web protocal, but one that holds variations ``out there'' on the internet constant. One possibility I thought of is a null modem cable, 2 PCs and measuring the speed between 2 telnet programs -- perhaps downloading a file. Any other thoughts - perhaps an internet site out there that offers some kind of benchmark measure? Thanks all.
