[Gllug] Calculating 'real' bandwidth

[Gundemarie Scholz]

Dylan wrote:
> On Tuesday 13 March 2007, Jason Clifford wrote:
>> for specific 
>> protocols being used before you can get an accurate maximum data
>> throughput rate and that is dependant upon which protocol.
> 
> Trying to explain that to him would be like explaining quantum mechanics to a 
> puppy, unfortunately. ;)

Hmm, you could use the image of sending an item via mail. Even if he
only wants the contents he has to pay postage not only for the weight of
the item, but also for the wrapping, and the post van can at any given
time only hold a certain amount of parcels.

Regards,
Gunde
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