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KN4995 · 24-08-2005, 20:01

Hi,

I've been downloading an SQL backup file of a website's PHPBB forum.

CLICK ABOVE PIC

Even on the 1024k connection it was unfeasibly fast - obviously not right.

Now I'm on the 2MB connection and it's at this crazy speed.
This download speed went 'right' for a while and took 1min. 57 secs.
Now again, the speed is as the above pic says.
I'm getting 31MB down in around 20 seconds?!

Anyone explain why?
The file is legit - it's a bonafide 'big' file. I do not have the database stored locally, I'm going straight to a server.
Previously, my mate on the same connection as me would be getting the slow speed download, now he too is getting a crazy fast speed.
He's on baguley 5, I'm on 6 at the mo.
(/me changed manually from manc)

Cheers for any help.

24-08-2005, 20:01	#1
KN4995 Permanently Banned Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 225	Crazy download speeds - someone explain? Hi, I've been downloading an SQL backup file of a website's PHPBB forum. CLICK ABOVE PIC Even on the 1024k connection it was unfeasibly fast - obviously not right. Now I'm on the 2MB connection and it's at this crazy speed. This download speed went 'right' for a while and took 1min. 57 secs. Now again, the speed is as the above pic says. I'm getting 31MB down in around 20 seconds?! Anyone explain why? The file is legit - it's a bonafide 'big' file. I do not have the database stored locally, I'm going straight to a server. Previously, my mate on the same connection as me would be getting the slow speed download, now he too is getting a crazy fast speed. He's on baguley 5, I'm on 6 at the mo. (/me changed manually from manc) Cheers for any help.