[newbie] Ethernet Question (was 10/100 Ethernet)

[InafewmiN]

I have a simple three user ethernet at home, and all is well. I just have on 
question concerning speed. I have 10/100 baseT NIC`s and a 10baseT hub. I 
know that the speed will only go as fast as the hub, but is seems realy slow. 
For instance, it takes around 8 minutes to transfer 425 megs. And the thing 
is, these computers are in my room, at the max only 15 feet apart. In a week 
they have to be more than 200 feet apart. Whats the hold up ? They are all 
good computers too. (PII`s)
thanks
jerrud