Web Content Based on Connection Speed?

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KirbyK

Web Content Based on Connection Speed?

Post by KirbyK »

Not sure which forum to put this in, so I apologize in advance if this is in the wrong place.

I have a question for web developers out there: Is there way to code a web page to determine whether the user has broadband or dial-up and redirect them to a page designed for the appropriate speed? I have a page that uses a rather large Flash file which works great for those on broadband, but takes forever on dial-up. I want the dial-up users to be redirected to a non-Flash page that will load quickly for them.

Any solutions?

TIA.
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jbille

Post by jbille »

I don't think there is a way. Usually web developers create a home page which asks the user if they want to view in flash or html.
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press2esc
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Post by press2esc »

why not assume all connections for dialup and "test" the connection speed accordingly - if >50kbs jump 'em over to the full blown HS test(s).

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rsalinger
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Ask 'em

Post by rsalinger »

Most websites I've used over the year show you a simple screen asking you to decide what connection you have. You would then deposit a cookie on the machine so that you wouldn't have to interrogate them every time.
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