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From: Malcolm Wotton
Date: Wed, Dec 28 2005 9:40PM
Subject: Bandwidth throttling
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Hi,

I want to design a site that works well on a low bandwidth connection. When
I design I'm either working with a local copy or with a fast internet
connection. Does anyone know of a piece of software (eg a proxy or browser
plugin) that simulates the effect of a slow link? Ideally I'd like something
where I can click a button and specify a connection bandwith (eg 56kb). The
software would then slow down the supply of data so I get the appropriate
experience?

I've tried searching and can't find anything.

Malcolm

From: Pankaj Negi
Date: Wed, Dec 28 2005 10:20PM
Subject: RE: Bandwidth throttling
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Hi Malcolm,

"WebSpeed Simulator" can be used to simulate the required connection speed.
You can download it from http://xat.com/internet_technology/download.html

I am sure it will solve the purpose.

Pankaj

From: Shawn Lawler
Date: Wed, Dec 28 2005 11:00PM
Subject: Re: Bandwidth throttling
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Hello Malcolm,

Here's a link to a handy Web page download time test:
http://www.websiteoptimization.com/services/analyze/
It lists times ranging from a 14.4 modem to a T1 broadband connection

I know it from the Firefox extention called Web Developer Extension
http://chrispederick.com/work/webdeveloper/
Once installed you'll find it under Tools > View Speed Report

Note: The extention has loads of other lovely tools ;) I find the window
resizer and outline block level elements tools to be especially handy.

Shawn

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From: "Malcolm Wotton" < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
To: "WebAIM Discussion List" < = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = >
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 10:20 PM
Subject: [WebAIM] Bandwidth throttling


> Hi,
>
> I want to design a site that works well on a low bandwidth connection.
> When
> I design I'm either working with a local copy or with a fast internet
> connection. Does anyone know of a piece of software (eg a proxy or browser
> plugin) that simulates the effect of a slow link? Ideally I'd like
> something
> where I can click a button and specify a connection bandwith (eg 56kb).
> The
> software would then slow down the supply of data so I get the appropriate
> experience?
>
> I've tried searching and can't find anything.
>
> Malcolm
>
>
>
>
>

From: Malcolm Wotton
Date: Thu, Dec 29 2005 3:40AM
Subject: RE: Bandwidth throttling
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Thanks all for the recommendations regarding bandwidth throttling. For now
I'll work with the free version as it seems very comprehensive.

Malcolm