text: how to conver from bytes to bits? for example 450kbytes/sec = ???? mbps ouch....first poster says the wrong thing, then gives an example that is correct!  what's up with that ?  multiply not divide.  ps: 56k modem don't theoretically receive at 56k. in the us the phone company is limited on the max speed they can provide...48kb/sec  i recently tested 2 together, they will happily talk at 56kb....