> > You have brought out the point that when we > mention "Broadcast" mode > > as in case of Cable TV we actually mean shared > bandwidth. > > > > How about putting some figure in Mbps for this > broadcast mode ? > > Just guessing as a layman. I think it should be at least (4300000)/(3600*3s))*8 = 3.1 mbps. Probably much more than that.
--- Palash Kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ashwin Mansinghka wrote: > > > From: "Palash Kumar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >>> > >>> Let us work on approximations. Someone from > Computer Science should > >>> answer. > >> > >> > >> usually internet through cable is provided using > one or two channels. so > >> even when the speed of one channel is very high > to allow CD movie > >> viewing, the total bandwidth remains constant ( > remember, we all watch > >> the same movie, movie on individual demand is > still not provided,AFAIK). > >> so as the no of subscribers increase, the speed > will go down, as > >> everybody will share the same bandwidth. > > > > > > Great Palash. I am glad someone made an attempt. > > > > You have brought out the point that when we > mention "Broadcast" mode > > as in case of Cable TV we actually mean shared > bandwidth. > > > > How about putting some figure in Mbps for this > broadcast mode ? > > > Sorry, no idea. > Palash. > > -- > To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with the body > "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. > FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3 > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3
