Which is Faster?

[PeterGriffin]

What is Faster:

Installing software from a CD or over 100Mb Network?

[sKiT]

100Mb network if you are getting 100Mb/sec

[Mate88]

I prefer network since it takes time for the CD to ship to you. With the network download you just download it although if your connection is like 28.8 Kbps then I would get the CD.

Regards

[PeterGriffin]

Originally posted by Mate88
I prefer network since it takes time for the CD to ship to you. With the network download you just download it although if your connection is like 28.8 Kbps then I would get the CD.

Regards

No, no, I didn't mean in the way of buying software online but rather storing all my software on the network for workstation installs rather than carring a case of cds with me.

[gino X]

Storing software? as in MS Office 2002, Photoshop, software like that?

Well, make sure it's legal (I believe you can make one backup copy only?).

Sure, I think the fastest a 100mbps will transfer is 18MB/sec

CDs are best for achival because they last up to 100 years in the US. It also depends on what speed cd drive you have.

NOTE: if you want a cd to last up to 100 years, you need a good quality CD like Maxell and keep the location of the CDs in a temp-regulated room (room temp is good enough).

[ShawnD1]

Originally posted by gino X

Sure, I think the fastest a 100mbps will transfer is 18MB/sec

Huh?
100 / 8 = 12.5

How did you get 18?

[Siliconjunkie]

Store it on the network. Its faster and you don't have to load CDs. You can do your games with Alcohol 120%, no need for CDs, just tuck them away safely.

I do all of mine this way and wouldnt go back if you paid me.

[Telexen]

The maximum bandwidth of 100baseT is 100mbit (12.5mbytes/sec)...but it's never going to get near that.

[thegladiatorgy]

Network install is more convenient and efficient if u have alot of computers.

[PeterGriffin]

What is the tranfer rate on a CD-ROM drive, let say a 52x drive?