Now that my rebooting work PC problem has been solved, --see [EE] USB 
devices resetting PC upon plug-in--  I have another question.

I bought a new laptop for home a few months ago.  My modem typically 
connects to my ISP at 35-40 kbps.  However, maybe 10% of the time it 
only connects at 20-26 kbps.  What kind of factors can cause this 
radical variation in connection speed?  Is it possible that my ISP is 
limiting my connection speed during times of peak activity?  I haven't 
been able to detect a trend regarding time of day or weather.  Or static 
electricity. :)

My old PC only ever connected at a max of 26 kbps.  Well, actually, 
before moving from Columbus, OH to the country 5 years ago I had the 
same modem in an even older PC and it would reliably connect in the 50 
kbps range...

Good thing I have a fast connection available at work!

Aaron

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