On 08/08/15 16:12, kendell clark wrote:
1, is there any standard decently reliable way to detect a metered connection? The easiest way would be if there were a flag set somewhere indicating this, but this is unlikely.
If not already in place it would be extremely difficult to get ISP's around the world to agree on a standard.
2, we'd need some way to set a cutoff. Beyond a certain point, gnome should limit network traphic or do it's best to watch and warn you if you're getting close to your limit. This brings up a host of problems though, which begins with the user knowing they have a metered connection and what the limit is. In my experience, connections aren't so much metered as in they only have so much fast data. That is, you usually get something like 3 gb of fast data. If you use it all, you can still use it, it just gets throttled, and you might get charged so much per gb. I think this should be solved but I've got no idea how.
What about simple speed test? If download speed is < 64 Kbps system asks "Do you wish me to check for updates now or should I try again later?"
If it does, it should be in the network area. Maybe in the ipv4 or ipv6 area, and only show up if the connection is metered? Sorry I kind of jumped in in the middle. Thanks Kendell clark
Thanks for your thoughts, Kendell. Forgive me if my responses are a bit lame. I have little knowledge but I do have 20 years experience of being the only one in the region that even knows that much.
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