Re: AT&T Internet Runner?
On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:34:12 -0600, Hugo Vanwoerkom wrote:
> Hi World!
>
> Having recently switched to Mexican AT&T ISP, they sent me a CD with
> something called Internet Runner on it. I did not open it because I
> threw out my XP Professional.
>
> It claims "speeds up to 4 times faster". Faster than what?
>
> Anybody have a clue what that that thing might actually do?
My ISP offers a similar service. According to their description, they
compress data on their server and then decompress it on your computer --
which is why you need their software for it to work. Your physical
download speed stays the same, but your "effective" speed increases. Of
course, per their faq, it will also make some websites look worse
because of the compress loss on images.
I would assume AT&T is doing the same type of thing.
- W. Citoan
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"If you lived today as if it were your last, you'd buy up a box of rockets and
fire them all off, wouldn't you?"
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