What the heck is a 56K warning? - Focaljet

**Welding Rod** · 12-12-2004, 07:47 PM

??? is that about?

Also, what is "right click save as" when someone posts a video all about?

**Gigaherz** · 12-12-2004, 08:05 PM

Hey rod!

Allright a 56k warning is a warning for people who have dialup connections (Ie: 56k Modems). Most people with dialup internet access don't bother waiting on large files to load. If a post has alot of pics in it you put a 56k warning on it to save the dailup users the trouble of opening the post. Broadband access has been around for a while and people forget just how slow dialup is to cable or DSL. It's basically a courtesy to the less fortunate.

The right click save as stuff is just what it means. If someone posts a link to a video. Instead of opening it up directly from the internet and popping up a video player program. You can right click on the link with the mouse and choose "save target as" to download the file without opening it. This way you can watch it at a later time if need be and also view it over and over again because it's stored on your pc.

**Jared** · 12-12-2004, 08:05 PM

56k warning means that there pictures inside that if you not on a high-speed connection might take a really long time to load.

and "right-click save as" means that you should right-click on the link, and select "Save As..." to download it to your computer before you watch it, instead of having it stream off of the host's website, which can hog up bandwidth.

**Welding Rod** · 12-12-2004, 09:16 PM

Thanks!

I guess I am one of the unfortunate as I have dial up... I just always patiently wait for the pics. I always wondered if the 56K thing meant that the computer would get locked up or something. I don't know how fast my dial up is (if that can vary?).

If you "right click save" wouldn't that make you vunerable to getting a virus? Or are you just as vunerable simply by clicking on the link without saving anyhow?

**Gigaherz** · 12-13-2004, 05:36 PM

I would think your just as vulnerable either way but I could be wrong.

**lynx** · 12-13-2004, 06:58 PM

Gigaherz is right, you're vulnerable either way. However, if you download it to your desktop, you can scan the file for viruses and check to make sure it's okay. The other way you automatically open it and you could be attacked!
99 percent of the time they probably won't be laced with a virus!

**rpvitiello** · 12-21-2004, 09:55 PM

test your speed
I get 1300kbps on my laptop through WiFi
Its much faster when I am on the hardwired network.

**OmniFocus** · 12-22-2004, 01:45 AM

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test your speed

I'm not sure that is totally accurate... It said I have 2777kbps through my 802.11b/Comcast Cable setup. That's... not really possible.

EDIT: Cool... Second try it rated me above a 30Mbps T3.

**Joe_Beach** · 12-22-2004, 08:55 AM

dial up doesnt actually run at 56k,ever since they beat the 33.3k mark they just called it 56k as a maketing gimmck, the fastest dial can actually go is 53k

**belacyrf** · 01-07-2005, 12:58 AM

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If you "right click save" wouldn't that make you vunerable to getting a virus? Or are you just as vunerable simply by clicking on the link without saving anyhow?

Right click will only bring up a menu, it will not execute anything (unless you have gone in and changed your mouse button properties). But you are not vulnerable for a virus with a right click if you dont save it. Right clicks will only pop up a menu. So dont worry about that.

But once you left click the "save as" and select the location you want to save to, then click "save" yea your on your own. But it would probably take alot more effort than it's worth to write a virus and post it, since you'd be completely limited to html.

Anyways, to make a long post longer.. no right click is non-invasive. You're safe pretty much right-clicking anything.

**Halo** · 01-07-2005, 04:43 AM

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test your speed

I'm not sure that is totally accurate... It said I have 2777kbps through my 802.11b/Comcast Cable setup. That's... not really possible.

2.7mbps is about right.

**Old man** · 01-07-2005, 07:49 AM

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dial up doesnt actually run at 56k,ever since they beat the 33.3k mark they just called it 56k as a maketing gimmck, the fastest dial can actually go is 53k

44-45k(or less) is common for me. The fastest I've seen is 48k. I never bother with videos here. Glad my son has cable at our other place (and work).

Louie.

12-12-2004, 07:47 PM	#1
Welding Rod Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 3,421	What the heck is a 56K warning? ??? is that about? Also, what is "right click save as" when someone posts a video all about?

12-12-2004, 08:05 PM	#2
Gigaherz [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 9,022	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? Hey rod! Allright a 56k warning is a warning for people who have dialup connections (Ie: 56k Modems). Most people with dialup internet access don't bother waiting on large files to load. If a post has alot of pics in it you put a 56k warning on it to save the dailup users the trouble of opening the post. Broadband access has been around for a while and people forget just how slow dialup is to cable or DSL. It's basically a courtesy to the less fortunate. The right click save as stuff is just what it means. If someone posts a link to a video. Instead of opening it up directly from the internet and popping up a video player program. You can right click on the link with the mouse and choose "save target as" to download the file without opening it. This way you can watch it at a later time if need be and also view it over and over again because it's stored on your pc.

12-12-2004, 08:05 PM	#3
Jared Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 15,817	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? 56k warning means that there pictures inside that if you not on a high-speed connection might take a really long time to load. and "right-click save as" means that you should right-click on the link, and select "Save As..." to download it to your computer before you watch it, instead of having it stream off of the host's website, which can hog up bandwidth.

12-12-2004, 09:16 PM	#4
Welding Rod Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 3,421	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? Thanks! I guess I am one of the unfortunate as I have dial up... I just always patiently wait for the pics. I always wondered if the 56K thing meant that the computer would get locked up or something. I don't know how fast my dial up is (if that can vary?). If you "right click save" wouldn't that make you vunerable to getting a virus? Or are you just as vunerable simply by clicking on the link without saving anyhow?

12-13-2004, 05:36 PM	#5
Gigaherz [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 9,022	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? I would think your just as vulnerable either way but I could be wrong.

12-13-2004, 06:58 PM	#6
lynx Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: (Mike) Rolla, MO Posts: 2,793	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? Gigaherz is right, you're vulnerable either way. However, if you download it to your desktop, you can scan the file for viruses and check to make sure it's okay. The other way you automatically open it and you could be attacked! 99 percent of the time they probably won't be laced with a virus!

12-21-2004, 09:55 PM	#7
rpvitiello I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing...I can't stop typing... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Stamford, CT, US (The NYC area) Posts: 6,290	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? test your speed I get 1300kbps on my laptop through WiFi Its much faster when I am on the hardwired network.

12-22-2004, 08:55 AM	#9
Joe_Beach TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Erie Pennsylvania Posts: 140	Re: What the heck is a 56K warning? dial up doesnt actually run at 56k,ever since they beat the 33.3k mark they just called it 56k as a maketing gimmck, the fastest dial can actually go is 53k

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