Re: How to limit network traffic?

[Meir Kriheli <mksoft@netvision.net.il>]

On Tuesday 01 January 2002 21:45, Andreas Maresch wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I have a small problem.
> I want to download some (debian) cd's.
> With my isdn-connection, one cd takes ~ 1 day to download.
> That is no problem. The problem is, debian is so efficient in
> networking that the download uses 100% of the capability of my
> internet connection.
> I cannot establish another connection (e.g. browse a website, ...)
> as long a download is active.
> Here comes my question: Is it possible to throttle a connection?
> Can I set a maximum download speed? Is it possible to set the speed
> for a single application or only a general limit?
>
>
> Questions over questions ;-D
>
> Thanx in advance for the answers.
>
>
> Andreas Maresch

Hi,

You can also use prozilla (apt-get install prozilla) to download the image.
Then run the command:

proz --max-bps=2048 'ftp://location_of_file''

In this example the limit is 2K.

prozilla can also segment your downloads and resume them in case of 
disconnect or some other error.

see:
proz --help

and:
man proz

PS
funny, the --max-bps is mentioned in 'proz --help' but not in the man page.
-- 
Meir Kriheli