2007-03-21 04:43:25 · 6 answers · asked by RAGDE 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
1 byte = 8 bits
15 megabyte file is equal to 120 megabits
download at a speed of 56.6 kilobits
time = 120,000,000 bits / 56,600 bits = 2,120 seconds
So it will take 2,120 seconds or 35 minutes, 20 seconds assuming that you are downloading at the maximum 56.6 kbps rate.
In other words, 35 minutes, 20 seconds is the MINIMUM time to download a 15 megabyte file.
2007-03-21 04:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by Joe the Engineer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As computer modems do not actually run at their full speed (56.6) the majority of the time, nor at the same speed during an entire download. Include the fact that different server will sent the information at different speeds. And then adjust for noise on the line, etc. It quickly becomes impossible to tell. But it is not going to be a matter of seconds, or even minutes....
2007-03-21 11:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what speed your connect at, when I did tech support for an isp I never ever saw a person connect at 56k the max I saw was about 53.3k and then it would take probably a good half hour or so, the slower you connect the longer it's gonna take.
2007-03-21 14:00:33 · answer #3 · answered by 7S282 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 me what?
At any rate, it depends upon the actual connection speed, NOT the max rating of the modem. The rating is largely meaningless. The max speed possible in the US is 53k and connections much faster than 40k are rare.
2007-03-21 11:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ABOUT 25-30 minutes on a standard dial up service
2007-03-21 11:49:27 · answer #5 · answered by Ciso101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is 15 'me'? If you megabytes (MB), then it will take ages, at least 30-40 minutes.
2007-03-21 11:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋