Im not really sure whether no proxy is good or bad tbh.
When direct connection and no proxy specified i get these speedtest results.
NO PROXY
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:10:17 UTC
1st 512K took 625 ms = 819.2 KB/sec, approx 6750 Kbps,
6.59 Mbps
2nd 512K took 641 ms = 798.8 KB/sec, approx 6582 Kbps,
6.43 Mbps
3rd 512K took 672 ms = 761.9 KB/sec, approx 6278 Kbps,
6.13 Mbps
4th 512K took 625 ms = 819.2 KB/sec, approx 6750 Kbps,
6.59 Mbps
Overall Average Speed = approx 6590 Kbps,
6.44 Mbps
But when using the number 12 Luton Proxy I ALWAYS get this, faster speeds.
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 21:11:21 UTC
1st 512K took 422 ms = 1213.3 KB/sec, approx 9998 Kbps,
9.76 Mbps
2nd 512K took 453 ms = 1130.2 KB/sec, approx 9313 Kbps,
9.09 Mbps
3rd 512K took 437 ms = 1171.6 KB/sec, approx 9654 Kbps,
9.43 Mbps
4th 512K took 438 ms = 1169 KB/sec, approx 9633 Kbps,
9.41 Mbps
Overall Average Speed = approx 9650 Kbps,
9.42 Mbps
So the end of Proxies could be bad for me and many others no doubt
If anyone can shed some light on the Cr*P performance when not using a proxy in Hemel Hempstead and the massive performance boost when using the Luton 12 Proxy, I would be very interested
PS Thank god for Giganews tho