Accomplish:
Using 3 different Internet connections, we will determine the optimal size for a web page. We will be looking at 3 different web pages.
Environment:
56-k modem:
We will be looking at the web sites through AOL dial-up connection in East Peoria. The computer has an Intel Celeron Processor, 63 MB Ram, Windows 98 Operating System, and Internet Explorer 6.0.
Cable:
We will be looking at the web sites through a house located on Main Street across from Bradley University. The cable provider is Insight Communication. The computer has a 3D Processor, 64 MB Ram, Windows 98 Operating System, and Internet Explorer 6.0.
Ethernet:
We will be looking at the web sites from the BCS Lab’s at Bradley University. The computer has a Pentium II Processor, 130.596 KB Ram, Windows 2000 Operating System, and Internet Explorer 4.0. The Ethernet link is 3 Com Ethernet Link XL 10/100 PCINIC (3C905-TX).
Chosen Sites:
http://west.bradley.edu/chuck:
This site is 17,723 bytes and contains pictures, sound, colored background, and a scrolling applet.
https://computerchicks.tripod.com/computerchicks/Michelle/ResearchPaper.htm:
This site is 31,526 bytes and contains text and a banner ad.
http://www.forallthedrifters.com/intro.html:
This site is 711 bytes and contains sounds, flash, and graphics.
Willingness to Wait:
We made a survey to find out the average willing to wait factor for people.
Survey:
How do you connect to the Internet:
A. Phone Line
B. Cable
C. DSL
D. Bradley Connection (Ethernet)
E. Other ___________________
Why do you go on-line: (can circle more than 1)
A. E-mail
B. News
C. Grades
D. Banking
E. Chat
F. Research
G. Other ________________
How long are you willing to wait for an unimportant cite:
A. 30 seconds or less
B. 31 seconds to 60 seconds
C. 61 seconds to 90 seconds
D. 91 seconds to 120 seconds
E. Above 2 minutes – 5 minutes
F. As long as it takes
How long are you willing to wait for an important cite:
A. 30 seconds or less
B. 31 seconds to 60 seconds
C. 61 seconds to 90 seconds
D. 91 seconds to 120 seconds
E. Above 2 minutes – 5 minutes
F. As long as it takes