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Re: GEN: Connections/Speed



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In a message dated 99-02-24 22:24:54 EST, lto@xxxxxxxx writes:

<< A T1 line is only as fast as the slowest link in the telephone relay and
 substations.  The bandwidth is smaller providing a smaller channel for
 traffic.  These problems do not exist with a cable modem.  Try one
 test.  Use your T1 connection, go to netscape, and download the latest
 version which I think is 4.5.  It is about 13MB.  Then we will compare
 download times.
 You owe it to yourself to do this. >>

 Len,
Appreciate your insite.  Have only a 56k modem that came w/ my system, and do
nothing internet related w/ my trading.  But recently have been exposed to
some interesting rationale on trading the e-minis (not the least of which has
come over the past several days via this group).  Consequently, have been
wondering about the best way to relate to the internet on a trading basis.
Now, being somewhat (my kids would say "absolutely" and "totally") old-
fashioned, i have been under the impression that T1 was the ultimate internet
connection.  And  furthermore, incredibly costly.  
So, Len (and others),  could you offer some advice on best overall setup to
trade online?   For myself, i know any comments would be sincerely
appreciated.
Thank you.   Bo.