Repeat post

[Andrew Walton]

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.

Andrew.