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11-13-2002, 10:14 PM
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Finally....
Well I finally made the switch from 56k modem to cable modem. I luv..luv...luv it!
I am especially happy, that with the advice of users here like glc, lilJimmie, and a few others; (see my post in Hardware forum, "Broadband coming.....cable modem/router ?") I did not wait for the cable company to come out and install it. I went by and picked it up and did the install myself. As I am not at all confident that this small cable company has much experience and the owner/installer uses a hand written cheatsheet to "cookie cutter" install. That probably works OK and I am sure he will get more experience as time goes on, but answering my questions his answers left me with a distinct impression that he was way over his head. As I was going to be implementing a Linksys BESFR41 router at the same time I did not want to be questioned about the two PC's that will be sharing the connection, anyway. I am really appreciative of the assistance and am up experiencing streaming media and a host of things that a 56k modem just was too frustrating to attempt. I also went to grc.com to the "Shields Up" site and tested shields and probed ports. All "Stealth" now that's cool!
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11-13-2002, 11:42 PM
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AlwaysUp,
Now you can join the crowd that proclaims, I'LL NEVER GO BACK!!!!! Carl |
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11-14-2002, 02:20 AM
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That's a ROGER, Kubie!
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11-14-2002, 01:48 PM
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Broadband brings new meaning to the entire Internet experience. I now expect the performance much like the dial tone on a telephone.
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11-14-2002, 06:10 PM
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Member (11 bit)
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Now if I could just get BETTER at online games like StarCraft!
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11-14-2002, 06:38 PM
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It's amazing how many people don't want to switch to braodband, I heard in the ares of 60 percent of adults between 18 and 35 were happy with their dial-up
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11-15-2002, 10:30 AM
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Dialup and happy, used in the same sentence; should be grounds for commitment to a mental institution. LOL
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11-15-2002, 11:09 AM
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11-15-2002, 11:40 AM
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I understand entirely, doctorgonzo. I in no way took into consideration the expense. Sorry. I was supposed to quit my nicotine habit to get the broadband, but as yet, I haven't kept my part of the bargain.
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