Response time is defined as the time between you requesting information and the requested information being returned to you in usable condition. Many factors determine how "fast" the response time is at any given time. Generally, these factors include:
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Factors Affecting Response Time |
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Database Retrieval Speed |
Many other computers are requesting data from the Book Title Database Server. Depending upon the type of search you have requested, this server may need to interrogate over one-million entries. |
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Book Cover Picture Retrieval Speed |
Depending upon how often the picture of the book is requested determines how quickly the image is retrieved. Popular title are available most quickly as they are stored in a "hot" area. Seldom images are stored in an archive server, and the time to retrieve and display these images is longer.
Shopping without viewing the books' covers increases the speed of the searches considerably. |
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The performance of your local computer and the speed of your Internet service. |
We have no control over this issue. |
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The performance of our Servers and Internet connections. |
Depending upon the our load, the overall performance will vary. You can expect the best response time when other users are not shopping. Several servers at different physical location are connected to provided all of the information required to perform your searches. |
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We do everything possible to make you shopping experience with us as enjoyable as possible. The act of searching for your books is very computer intensive, and we hope that you are patient and understanding |
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