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12.9.98 - GnomeNEWS

A Subscriber Asks:

"You said that when using a 56k modem you can expect speeds of around 44k. Me too! Why is that? Why can't we get 56k downloads? I've read about some of the limitations, but still don't understand why the actual connection speed is so much slower than the modem truly allows?"

Good question. Here's my disclaimer: I'm not a modem expert... in fact, I dislike modems very much. If there were an easier and more affordable way to connect to the Internet here in Des Moines, believe me, I'd jump on that bandwagon. So, with that disclaimer out of the way, let me roll up my sleeves and attempt to explain it to you.

In a nutshell, you can't get "that high" because the FCC won't let you "go that fast" over a single analog phone line. Plus, you need to make sure your phone lines will even support "56k". After that, be sure your ISP is using the same 56k modem standard that you have: K56flex, X2. or V.90. They've finalized a V.90 standard for 56k modems, and a few ISPs are just now getting around to installing them. By having a V.90 compatible modem (and connecting to a V.90 modem bank) doesn't automatically mean that you'll hit true 56k speeds.

If you want more information, swing by 56k.com or V90.com. They're excellent sites for more information about this kind of stuff.

By the way, I usually receive feedback regarding my IOWA answers. That's fine, but you should really be posting them in the Lockergnome Newsgroups where they'd get more attention. To get to the Lockergnome Newsgroups, you have to be using a News Reader (like Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer News, Outlook Express, Free Agent, or News Xpress). You need to enter news.lockergnome.com as the news server. Or, Internet Explorer users can CLICK HERE to load them up automatically.

If you have any questions for IOWA (Inquisitive Online Wonders & Advisories), blast me an e-mail at iowa@lockergnome.com. I'll do my best to answer your questions in this section of Lockergnome. It's like free tech support... only gnomier.

-- Chris


GnomePROGRAM

NFODIZ v4.0 [473k] W9x/NT FREE

Downloading monsters are everywhere. Look around you--there's probably one behind you right now. Or, perhaps you're a downloading monster? That is to say, you'd rather download something from the Internet than spend a quiet evening with your soul mate on the shores of some uncharted desert isle. Quit dreaming, Gilligan, and figure out what kind of program is contained inside a ZIP archive. Have you ever seen those FILE_ID.DIZ or "NFO" files when you're looking inside a ZIP file? They're typically text files that provide clear-cut information about the program they're bundled with. So, if there's no README.TXT file (or you just want a quick synopsis of the archive's contents), this viewer will allow you to view DIZ & NFO files perfectly--especially if there's ASCII Art involved!

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GnomeSYSTEM

Hercules Terminator Beast v0.96 [1.9M] W9x

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GnomeCANDY

Rainy Night v2.0 [262k] W9x/NT FREE

What calms you down when you get antsy? Well, I know I'll never be antsy because I'm male (which means, I'd be uncley). All seriousness aside, for some, the sound of rain eases the nerves. If you really want to make a stretch, imagine that your computer gets frazzled sometimes (you probably would, too, if you were running Windows). Rain could possibly calm it down a bit. Of course, I'm not suggesting that you set your PC out in the middle of a rainstorm--that's just stupid. Instead, download this simple screen saver and save the dampness for another time. It's almost like being there. Except, not really. There are other great toys available at this site; they're not all wet.

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GnomeFAVORITE

Regedit.com

WARNING: this site should only be viewed by Windows users. It doesn't matter if you're a novice or an expert--this site has the potential for becoming the end-all, be-all (well designed) Registry Editing site. If the Windows Registry scares you (and it should), consider swinging by here. There's even a message forum for peer support. While this site is just beginning, I'm sure the author will accept your submissions. Help it grow!

[ VISIT SITE ]


GnomeDESKTOP

FONT: MovieBoard [45k]

Lights, camera, action! Make up! I need make up! Woah, what was I thinking? Halloween has come and gone this year. Nevermind! I don't need make up. I need one of those clappy thingies. Ya know, the thing that has the thingy on top and it claps down on the bottom half? It's like a flat black box thingy with white & black stripes? They're the... ya know? Aw heck, just download this font and see for yourself.

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GnomeTIP

Lockergnome Subscriber Eric Fortin found a great (and we believe) undocumented trick that shrinks the 'Volume Control' window. Those of you with "no" screen real estate will find this extremely handy. Open up the Volume Control dialog (double-click on the yellow speaker icon in your System Tray). If it pulls up the default 'Volume Control' applet, you can hit CTRL+S to "shrink" it down; by hitting CTRL+S again, you'll bring the window back to its original size.