Dist Posted September 7, 2005 CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 i was told that u can get software to compress the data being sent and this then simply speeds up ur internet Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamil234 Posted September 7, 2005 CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 it doesnt speed up the internet connection, it simply makes the file smaller so it transfers in a shorter period of time. try out winrar or winzip, those are most popular winrar.com winzip.com ( i personally prefer winrar) Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperspace Posted September 7, 2005 CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 I doubt it will not make much of a noticeable difference...especially when using a broadband connection. ___ kamil234, compress a file about 10MB in size and look at the new size after compression. ___ Before = 8.35MB After WinZip= 7.84MB Looks like the file shrank about 6% if I did the math right Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dist Posted September 7, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 aighty then i'll forget that......but my upload speed is still waaaayyyyyy slow.... it ran at about 52% of what it should be.....i have to do it again to put the score up Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kol Posted September 7, 2005 CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 I doubt it will not make much of a noticeable difference...especially when using a broadband connection. ___ kamil234, compress a file about 10MB in size and look at the new size after compression. ___ Before = 8.35MB After WinZip= 7.84MB Looks like the file shrank about 6% if I did the math right Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamil234 Posted September 7, 2005 CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 use the "best" compression option, not quick meh.. Before: 10.2mb After: 8.47mb big enough difference if you have slow uploads Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dist Posted September 7, 2005 Author CID Share Posted September 7, 2005 jus did my upload test.....still ain't good :::.. Upload Stats ..::: Connection is:: 176 Kbps about 0.2 Mbps (tested with 2992 kB) Upload Speed is:: 21 kB/s Tested From:: https://testmy.net/ (server2) Test Time:: Wed, 07 Sep 2005 16:38:41 GMT-0400 Bottom Line:: 3X faster than 56K 1MB upload in 48.76 sec Diagnosis: May need help : running at only 50.72 % of your hosts average (sympatico.ca) Validation Link:: https://testmy.net/stats/id-VIG0QYHM2 Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamil234 Posted September 8, 2005 CID Share Posted September 8, 2005 Like i said, compressing files doesn't speed up your internet connection, it just makes the files smaller ("packs") the files into a smaller archeive so you can transfer them quicker, when you uploading them to a server, website or just sending a file to your friend, compressing files on your computer will NOT make your internet connection faster by any chance at all. Take this for example...you have 10 stacks of paper to move, instead of moving each stack seperatly, you can put them all in the box and move them all at one time, it saves you time by not going back n forth as many times, but it doesnt make you walk faster or anything. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted September 8, 2005 CID Share Posted September 8, 2005 Like i said, compressing files doesn't speed up your internet connection, it just makes the files smaller ("packs") the files into a smaller archeive so you can transfer them quicker, when you uploading them to a server, website or just sending a file to your friend, compressing files on your computer will NOT make your internet connection faster by any chance at all. Take this for example...you have 10 stacks of paper to move, instead of moving each stack seperatly, you can put them all in the box and move them all at one time, it saves you time by not going back n forth as many times, but it doesnt make you walk faster or anything. actually.. it would make you walk slower due to the weight of 10 stacks of paper in a box :haha: just thought i'd put my 2 cents in... Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamil234 Posted September 8, 2005 CID Share Posted September 8, 2005 haha, you get the idea though, if you compress a file, it makes it tranfsfer in a shorter period of time, and you dont have to go back n forth 10 times...make that 11 if you forget your car keys Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperspace Posted September 8, 2005 CID Share Posted September 8, 2005 ...but you also need to take same time compressing or uncompressing. Quote Link to comment https://testmy.net/ipb/topic/7511-is-there-any-such-thing-called-compression-software/#findComment-77934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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