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I agree with a lot of the comments above in regards to having a firewall when using a broadband internet connection ... otherwise, it would be asking for trouble. There is no excuse for not taking a proactive step and getting a firewall. It really isn't as complicated as what it may appear. Zonealarm is a free software solution if a hardware solution is not used [why not use both].
About the original question, whether to get DSL or not ... it depends on what is now being used and what other options are available. If my case, DSL was not an option as it was not/still isn't available in my area ... which left Rogers cable. I have been using it for about 1 year now and have to admit that while the connection is not always available [just this morning at 5:30 a.m., it was out when it was needed], the speed and convenience of having a permanent connection make it that it would be very difficult to go back to dial-up. To cope with the unreliable service, it is advisable to have a DUN connection available in addition to Rogers cable.
DSL may or may not be better than cable as far as reliability but if DSL is being compared to a DUN connection, it's worth it ... and that will be appreciated the very first time you are using the telephone and internet connection simultaneously and the speed of downloading files is witnessed [forget about the 3kps].
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