i have a server at ServerMatrix.com (division of theplanet.com) and, despite it being on a 100mbit connection, and being able to transfer at close to 100mbit from other places, I get 4mbits MAX (on my 10mbit)... however interestingly... if I open another session, I can get another 4mbit (of course making my total download as 8mbit/sec)
Avg ping time, is 130ms to Dallas TX.
very strange
