Quote from: Lauda on May 11, 2016, 08:18:05 AM

Quote from: TKeenan on May 11, 2016, 08:10:41 AM

That was my assumption for movies - it was not an estimate of a full node bandwidth.

Well, then it is technically correct (similar (but not the same) with a non-node full client).

Quote from: TKeenan on May 11, 2016, 08:10:41 AM

Bandwidth is still cheap. Your Azure package includes LOTS of other services - in addition to the bandwidth. You are paying this price for the package of services. You can have VERY cheap bandwidth - if that is all you need. Your fancy Azure package is what is expensive - not the bandwidth.

I'm not using Azure. This node is located in a remote location with a normal domestic connection (albeit, almost the top tier that is available). The last time that I've talked to a higher ISP representative (which was 2-3 years ago) they've told me that upload bandwidth is quite expensive and this is why their upload speed was much lower compared to the download one.

Quote from: TKeenan on May 11, 2016, 08:10:41 AM

When you start your argument with 'doesn't know what he is talking about' - you've already abandon a logical response and started a personal attack.

That's not the intend behind the statement; I've just 'written down' the impression that I had. I've 'pulled it back' as it was a misinterpretation; there was no need to be hyperbolic about it.

Quote from: TKeenan on May 11, 2016, 08:10:41 AM

I am saying you don't know the difference between memory and bandwidth. Don't point to your Gucci Azure package - that fancy VM and other services (i.e. 100% uptime) is what really cost money - not the bandwidth.

That would be a ridiculous statement (as my background is IT). I think that you're confusing Soros Shorts's node (which is on Azure) and mine (residential connection).

Back to memory: It does not cost much (even though we should not generalize), especially in 1st world countries (e.g. USA). It might be a bigger sum for people located in 3rd world countries. My node is currently on a 250 GB drive which I've picked up for $20 and there's plenty of space left (70+ GB).

Glad to see you've admitted the errors of your ways and now agree with the original post. It takes a big person to admit they were wrong. Next time - don't launch your disagreement with a personal attack. Sorry your upload bandwidth prices (from 2 years ago) are bad. However, on a decent provider they remain cheap - even in view of the high load that full nodes demand. Now get out of Zimbabwei if you want to run a node. Maybe move to a decent country like Germany or Holland.