The asymmetric model is not just an artificial cap to prevent customers from running servers. It is based on technology limits.
Further reading: http://www.google.com/search?q=cable+internet+upstream+downstream Carl -----Original Message----- From: Windows Home/SOHO [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tony Lowe Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 8:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Internet: Beware of broadband speed overkill At 05/21/2006, Bernie Cosell wrote: >Why not CUSeeMe done right [and high quality, high bandwidth]. For some types of applications to really work -- like full motion two-way video -- providers are going to have to get away from the asymmetric model and stop capping upstream speeds at a fraction of the downstream. I know in the beginning they were doing it to discourage people from running servers from home, but is there any other real reason to cap the upstream so low? -- Tony Lowe, The HapMaster What if the hokey-pokey really is what it's all about? -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
