Another Comcast update
Hmm...
Not so good. Nadine, where can I get that "testing program" you mentioned?
P.S. To be clear, this is not my typical speed with Comcast. Usually, my download speed is in the 5000-6000 range. However, my connection was crawling last night, which is the same sort of intermittent issue I was experiencing prior to my apparently-successful visit from Comcast techs on Saturday. Hence my concern.
WOW!! That's not even funny.
Posted by: Braylon | Apr 6, 2008 10:56:50 PM
Brendan, the program I used is propriatary to the wonderful company I work for.
I do know of a PC program Broadband Speed Test 1.3. www.download.com/Broadband-Speed-Test/3640-2085_4-10532940.html
I don't know if there's a Mac version.
You could get Parallel and run a PC partition on your Mac.
A cnet.com search on "Comcast" will give you some interesting articles.
Also I didn't see you mention the Atlantic Internet Line incident:
abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=4244474&page=1
On another note, Loyette looks super cute!
Posted by: Nadine | Apr 7, 2008 3:20:49 AM
Brendan,
I had similar problems with my Time Warner Cable here in Kansas City. Their tech figured out the real problem with my low signal strength and they fixed it.
They not only replaced my 20-year old splitters, they replaced the 20-year old cable from the box to our house. Works great now so I'd say have them check your signal strength where it comes in - you probably need a new drop.
Posted by: KCSteve | Apr 7, 2008 9:12:07 AM
Damn, that sucks! I think if you ran dial-up on an optimizer you would be getting something similar with much less expense. What a rip off.
Posted by: Angrier and Angrier | Apr 7, 2008 9:56:38 AM