The internet is designed to grab your attention like a laser pointer does to a cat. It usually creates an unnecessary distraction. As I discussed in the article " 5 Command Line Tool to Break Your Dependence on the GUI", I try my best to stay away from the browser. There is something about the raw efficiency of the command line that I am really attracted to. But what if you want to run a speed test on a remote server? In this article we will discuss running an internet speed test from the Linux command line, and skipping the browser. This typically means opening a browser and going to a website to test your connection. For one reason or another you simply think you are being cheated of bandwidth, so you want independent verification of your speeds. Whether it was to test the WiFi in that coffee shop (I use my own tether, never unknown hot spots), preparing for a LAN party (do people still do that?), or just a step in troubleshooting, we have all been there. We have all used tools like to test upload and download speeds.
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