Do `ifconfig -a`, note the sent and received bytes of the proper network device, do another after finishing with your "usual" network session. Compute. Watch out for 32-bit - counter overflow.
A tad more easily, start `iptraf` just before and look at the relevant output just after. Anyway, have your "Xp roommate" count his own bytes. Or get a proper router (free-OS - based) that can do the math properly for you. cheers, &rw -- -- "You know those days where you just lose all interest in reality, & -- you drop back into ROM monitor mode & respond to all enquiries with -- 'wibble'?" - Lionel Lauer
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