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Anyone have time for a quick poll?

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If you found a (really) cool download on MSDN, but it was 200+ mb, would you want it packaged for download as a single file, or as multiple .cabs (maybe 10-20 mb each?)

Of course, this isn't just hypothetical, but details on what the download is will follow in a few days!

Post comments if you have the time!

Thanks!

Comments

  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    I would want a single file. I hate downloading 20 files for one program.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    One file, its much easier to manage, plus store for future reference.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    I think both should be provided. But, if I had to choose one. I would say a single file.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    single file.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Definitely single file.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    I would say Single file anytime.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Definitely a single file. But maybe also the second alternative for modem users ... but OTOH a download manager should solve most headaches.

    -Ingo
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Why not doing it in a single file but using the Transfer application available when downloading software from the MSDN subscriptions?
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    My Ego says single file.
    But since there are still people out there without broadband(dsl,cable etc) 10-20MB files would be good, since an 200MB file most likely will timeout, and resume support in http is no good :)
    But why not use the msdn download-manager?
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    +1 for single file
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    singleFile += 1;
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Both, but if I have to choose then single file. That way I can let it download all night long while I nap.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Both!
    (one perfered,but...)
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    both - cover your bases
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    A single file is best (who reads MSDN w/o broadband?).
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single File. Most dialup crash before a 10mb file can be downloaded anyway.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
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  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Another vote for one file. I dont think I would even try to download anything if it was 10 files, too much hassle. Unless it was really cool...
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file.

    I have dialup at home, and single file is just easier because I can just queue up one file and let it download while I sleep.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single File but if MSDN is so desperate for space they can't afford to host the file both ways.. I'm worried ;)
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Prefer a single file...any chance you could use the download manager that MSDN subscribers use?
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file . Today's download managers can take care of the rest, Why bother with anything else?
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single please.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file, option for FTP to help prevent HTTP timeouts.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    I would prefer a single file, but I know people with slow connections would prefer multiple files. I would try and please both.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    (setq single-file (1+ single-file))
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single File, with option to use the MSDN download program.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Quick way to increase your post to comment ratio :)

    Single file.

    Even better, single file using the download manager.

    -Scott
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file for me, but i suggest a reconnectable why of downloading that single file.. Similar to the download manager that you have to use with the MSDN Subscriber downloads.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single please...
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    1 file splease.

    I'm still on dialup, but prefer one file. Even if they were 20 meg files I would still need to use a download manager.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    One big file, please.

    downloads.microsoft.com does often offer things in both formats, so it might be feasible to do both.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    big file here
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file, single file, single file.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    One file, please.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    a single file will do nicely..
    8-)
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    single file..
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    One big .torrent file for me, please.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    One, please.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    single file is better for automatic download manager
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    single please (or at least the option for a single)
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file. If you can download 20MB then you can do 200MB as well!
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file. ISO format, if it's something I'm going to need to reinstall periodically. MSI otherwise.
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    Single file
  • Anonymous
    September 29, 2003
    What addy said. Single file as long as its resumable. Download managers rule.
  • Anonymous
    September 30, 2003
    Single file in either .torrent, ISO, or MSI flavors ;)
  • Anonymous
    October 03, 2003
    Definitely a single file
  • Anonymous
    July 17, 2004
    yes