Just being "logged-on" won't use any bandwidth. However, a lot of folks may start the download or upload of large files (like downloading a movie) and then go do other stuff. So the laptops can be using bandwidth even when unattended.

One interim solution for RSSC, until they get more bandwidth, would be to provide a free daily allotment of bytes transfered, then charge for any over that. That way people could do email or check stock quotes, etc., but they would be more selective on what large files they may up/download.

Ragnar "Geek" D.