for apache (inbound web connections) you can use mod_throttle to prevent
people from taxing your line.  search for it on google.

Chris Frederick wrote:
> Hi all, got a good one for ya.
> 
> I'm about to upgrade my Internet connection from a 56k dialup to an 144k
> IDSL.  I was just wondering if anyone had any info on some bandwidth
> throttling.  I'd like to limit bandwidth used for services (ssh,
> ftpd-maybe, httpd) and apps.  I'd like to be able to access my server
> machine remotely, wget the latest isos/rpms/tar.gzs, and still be able
> to route net access (online games, web, email) for my other 3 machines
> without any one service/app/machine hogging all my bandwidth.

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-scot