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polardude1983
November 30th, 2011, 06:10 AM
I don't understand something and maybe someone can clear it up.

When I am doing a 1 on 1 skype video I don't experience any lag or hiccups but my friend does.

My specs:

Internet download speed: 1 mpbs
Internet upload speed: .5 mbps
6 year old pc, 2gb ram runs ubuntu.
Webcam: Logitech pro 9000

Friend specs

Internet Download speed: 21mbps
Internet upload speed: 1mpbs
brand new laptop, 3gb ram, runs win 7
Webcam: Built in

Now why does my friend experience lag when they have better specs then me? This is what i don't get