dj_nme  typed:

> SleeperMan wrote:
>> dj_nme  typed:
> <snip storm chasing discussion>
>>> Nice pictures.
>>>
>>> Bandwidth is related to the number of people who view the site and
>>> not the size & number of files there.
>>> Viewing the site uses bandwidth, more viewings equals greater
>>> bandwidth usage.
>>
>>
>> Aha...that's why i sometimes TRY to d/l something and i get error,
>> like too many downloads, please try tomorrow...
>
> Probably true if it is a d/l from a free website (geocities,
> angelfire, et al).
> The other reason could be too many people trying to d/l the same file
> or too many people accessing (or d/l-ing other files) the site at the
> same time.
> There is a limit on how much data can be sent (or taken, depending on
> your viewpoint) from a server at once before the available
> transmission bandwidth is exceded.
> Bandwidth is like a waterpipe, it has a fixed upper limit (like the
> diameter of the bore) and can only conduct a certain amount of data at
> one time.
> A good example is your internet connection speed.

True. Thanks for this info.