Re: [freenet-devl] integrating zlib compression into freenet

[Chris Anderson]

On Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Stefan Reich wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > So, the equation becomes, for sufficiently small data values, compress
> > > time + const xfer time vs. const xfer time.
> > >
> > > Of course, once again, feel free to prove me wrong.
> > >
> >
> > No, I agree.  In addition, there is usually a several K window size in
> > software based compressors, so the const xfer time is especially true in
> > that case.
> 
> Yeah, for the case of very small data packets I agree too.
> 
> But I still figure there are many cases where compression would make sense
> (large data packets, relatively low bandwidth). And CPU time _is_ cheap,
> even if a Freenet is supposed to be a non-intrusive background process.
> 
> It's your decision whether this justifies compressing _any_ data that is
> sent through Freenet... I vote for it anyway.
> 

If it adds significant storage compacity to the network, I would vote yes
too.  I'd guess it might add a little, but it's difficult to
tell.  The amount of time uncompressing will add to surfing freenet is
insignificant compared to everything else that happens.  I guess I'll have
to measure it to satisfy Mr.Bad.


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