ndw’s avatarndw’s Twitter Archive—№ 28,519

  1. That thing where you wish you'd saved a copy of MacTex.pkg because it's going to take (checks browser) three hours to download.
    1. …in reply to @ndw
      Oh, look. The 300mb service I've been paying for separately but is now bundled as part of the cable service my apartment complex requires me to purchase is only delivering 30mb. Color me surprised.
      1. …in reply to @ndw
        Mmm. Back of the envelope calculations suggest that ought to be fast enough. Selecting a different mirror seems to have improved the situation. And an assertive message to the complex's management office has made me feel better.
      2. …in reply to @ndw
        Is this the part where I admit I failed to notice I had a VPN running and all my traffic was being routed halfway around the world and in fact it's all fine? No. No, I don't think I'll do that. Nothing to see here. Move along.