but is this the problem? compression and client browser caching? i dont think that this causes ~10sec timetofirstbyte. also most of the images are hosted at imageshack. but i am aware, that i have to downsize the images. the categories with nearly none pictures are having the same issue, not just the main page. –> https://www.play-cast.de/forum/
i think i have to read into this IIS7 stuff i never heard about ^^ or change to linux/apache.
btw: i’ve got to say, that i’m really impressed ?? i’ve expected to get an answer up in one week or more. or people telling me to solve my problems myself. never thought, that anyone would actually be willing to help me! so far… thx!