>>re: the speed of the internet over distance
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>>https://blog.httpwatch.com/2008/08/14/the-surprising-effect-of-distance-on-download-speed/
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>>That said, as you point out, you've been optimizing the client-server layer for many years to minimize this reality.
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>>Hank
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>While Newton was dodging falling apples, he also concluded that s = d/v
>Speed = distance/velocity.

You meant to say that speed, aka velocity, equals distance per time?