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Web Content Based on Connection Speed?

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:42 am
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.

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 4:26 am
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.

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 2:11 pm
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).

P2E

Ask 'em

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:19 pm
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.
rgrds-ross