If you noticed the internet has been slow the last while.... - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

bolmsted · 2002-10-23, 09:52 AM

Here's why.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2002Oct22.html

I've noticed this for the last couple of weeks actually with DNS servers timing out, etc but that could have been something else

Cdn_Photo · 2002-10-23, 10:15 AM

So, it wasn't just my connection that slowed down!

Sketcher · 2002-10-23, 11:18 AM

Maybe everyone just happened to be downloading movies and mp3s at that time

tee hee.

travisc · 2002-10-23, 11:28 AM

No, it was slow because you didn't buy your neighbourhood and cable internet is shared access!!

Sorry, I got caught up in DSL marketing for a minute there.

hugh · 2002-10-23, 11:36 AM

this attack seems to have only been Monday 5 to 6 PM EDT.

It seems to me that a lot of companies and educational systems need to patch the problems that allow the attackers to launch the attacks.

I see a class action suit coming out of all this as companies will start to sue those companies and institutions that don't properly protect their servers.

james99 · 2002-10-23, 12:47 PM

I switched from ADSL to cable and find cable to be 2.5 times faster.

I ran benchmarks that proved it.

Of course, ADSL now comes in many flavours.

57 · 2002-10-23, 01:12 PM

James: ADSL is typically slower for me too (I've got both available to me), but it's more consistent. Cable is typically faster, but can sometimes be a bit slow during congested times and depending on who else is on your "block".

"Testing" is a bit strange. I've run many tests over almost 4 years and the results vary quite a bit, depending on which "test site", which server, etc. Most times it's the internet site you go to that is the limitation, not your connection speed. Believe it or not, your computer's processor speed and RAM can also have an effect on some "graphics intensive" sites.

james99 · 2002-10-23, 01:38 PM

I have tested the performance several time, during different times of day with similiar results. I was basically using 2 different web sites to test. The first was the one provided to me by sympatico and the second was provided by Cogeco.

Perhaps the neighbours don't have cable access.

Anyway, back to the original topic, i posted a link over at the internet forum dealing with the same issue.

That thread is locked. I just assumed that putting an internet related thread in a internet forum made sense :lol:

sleemo · 2002-10-23, 01:46 PM

Ya it did, but this one had all the traffic so I locked yours. Sorry! :lol:

bolmsted · 2002-10-23, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James99

That thread is locked. I just assumed that putting an internet related thread in a internet forum made sense :lol:

hmm... never thought about putting it there as I usually don't read that thread. this was "news" though as the internet doesn't get crippled every day

2002-10-23, 09:52 AM	#1
bolmsted Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: York, Ontario Posts: 2,374	If you noticed the internet has been slow the last while.... Here's why. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...2002Oct22.html I've noticed this for the last couple of weeks actually with DNS servers timing out, etc but that could have been something else

2002-10-23, 01:12 PM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,302	James: ADSL is typically slower for me too (I've got both available to me), but it's more consistent. Cable is typically faster, but can sometimes be a bit slow during congested times and depending on who else is on your "block". "Testing" is a bit strange. I've run many tests over almost 4 years and the results vary quite a bit, depending on which "test site", which server, etc. Most times it's the internet site you go to that is the limitation, not your connection speed. Believe it or not, your computer's processor speed and RAM can also have an effect on some "graphics intensive" sites. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

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2002-10-23, 10:15 AM	#2
Cdn_Photo Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mississauga Posts: 390	So, it wasn't just my connection that slowed down!

2002-10-23, 11:18 AM	#3
Sketcher Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 661	Maybe everyone just happened to be downloading movies and mp3s at that time tee hee.

2002-10-23, 11:28 AM	#4
travisc Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Uxbridge, ON Posts: 3,589	No, it was slow because you didn't buy your neighbourhood and cable internet is shared access!! Sorry, I got caught up in DSL marketing for a minute there.

2002-10-23, 11:36 AM	#5
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	this attack seems to have only been Monday 5 to 6 PM EDT. It seems to me that a lot of companies and educational systems need to patch the problems that allow the attackers to launch the attacks. I see a class action suit coming out of all this as companies will start to sue those companies and institutions that don't properly protect their servers.

2002-10-23, 12:47 PM	#6
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	I switched from ADSL to cable and find cable to be 2.5 times faster. I ran benchmarks that proved it. Of course, ADSL now comes in many flavours.

2002-10-23, 01:38 PM	#8
james99 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burlington Posts: 24,791	I have tested the performance several time, during different times of day with similiar results. I was basically using 2 different web sites to test. The first was the one provided to me by sympatico and the second was provided by Cogeco. Perhaps the neighbours don't have cable access. Anyway, back to the original topic, i posted a link over at the internet forum dealing with the same issue. That thread is locked. I just assumed that putting an internet related thread in a internet forum made sense :lol:

2002-10-23, 01:46 PM	#9
sleemo Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Scarb Posts: 2,781	Ya it did, but this one had all the traffic so I locked yours. Sorry! :lol: