Firstly, we perform a download test in which chunks of bytes are downloaded from remote server to your computer and the transfer rate of downloading that file. This happens when our speed test service sends a chunks of bytes to TDCs nearest server. I will install Linux anyways, from the 2011.6 CD and surprise them with a chat request from my "hanging on for life" Window$ on the Sony. TDC speed test is performed by performing various speed tests using your TDC internet connection. Today I was trying to use the chat facility of RR, but I flunked the test: Minimum Requirements not met (no Window$ or Mac). The fact that 2 months ago my download times were much better did not seem to impress anybody. I did, but it did not change the situation. When I talked to TWC (in India or somewhere) they told me first that " Linux might be the problem", another agent blamed my linksys router and told me to bypass it. Speed test d/l speed is 20.6 Mb/sec, TWC speed test says 19.13 Mb/sec. Download manager tells me I am getting about 50 kB/sec. Until recently downloading a 600+ MB iso took no more than 45 mins. Since I wanted to install the latest version of PCLOS KDE I tried to download 2011.09 and was totally surprised that my download time would be 3 hrs 45 mins. I just cashed in some frequent flyer miles towards a brand new Sony VAIO.
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