November 20, 2005 update:
- Updated links to reference and follow-up articles.
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August 7, 2004 update:
- The original analysis was based on compression level set to the max value (10). Per comments and further review of the technology, level 9 offers more bang for the buck. The analysis has been updated with results using level 9 compression. I think you will find the updated results interesting.
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Originally published: August 6, 2004
Several folks sent email asking for benchmark data on how well HTTP compression works (in reference to
Weds post).
I've posted a document with an analysis of my system's behavior using HTTP compression. The document can be found at
here in
mht format or as a
zipped Word document.
Please keep in mind that the analysis is indicative of my hardware's capability and general rendering requirements. If you're considering turning on HTTP compression, take the time to review your system so that you can tailor the functionality to your needs.
-Maurice
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Post 2/2 - you're reading it!