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" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />What are the pros and cons of the using gzip?<br />I know it reduces bandwidth, but I've read that it slows down the servers (higher load)?<br /><br />So what is TCH feelings on using it on a shared host account.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Greg<!--content-->
Hello,<br /><br />Gzip compresses the page so that it arrives at your client faster. The load on the server is minimal. I can't think of a con!<br /><br />If you can enable it, like for forums, enable it, you will be surprised of the bandwidth you will save.<br /><br />JimE<!--content-->
Thank You Jim <img src="http://www.totalchoicehosting.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />Yeah I was aware of the bandwidth savings, just wanted to double check in regards to the server load.<br />Using a small bit of code and adding 2 lines to the .htaccess file gave a reduction of 75%, lighting fast too.<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Greg<!--content-->
" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />What are the pros and cons of the using gzip?<br />I know it reduces bandwidth, but I've read that it slows down the servers (higher load)?<br /><br />So what is TCH feelings on using it on a shared host account.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Greg<!--content-->Hello,<br /><br />Gzip compresses the page so that it arrives at your client faster. The load on the server is minimal. I can't think of a con!<br /><br />If you can enable it, like for forums, enable it, you will be surprised of the bandwidth you will save.<br /><br />JimE<!--content-->
Thank You Jim <img src="http://www.totalchoicehosting.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="
" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /><br /><br />Yeah I was aware of the bandwidth savings, just wanted to double check in regards to the server load.<br />Using a small bit of code and adding 2 lines to the .htaccess file gave a reduction of 75%, lighting fast too.<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Greg<!--content-->