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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" width="95%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#234c6f"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="1"> <tr bgcolor="#234c6f"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="3" color="#FFFFFF" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>T O P I C ��� R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Kosh</b> <br /><small>Member # 167</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,10,9,16,18,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">November 09, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">04:18 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I'm looking at either going cable or DSL service. I haven't priced anything yet, but I understand there is little difference, between the two, in price. <P>My question is which is better for the money?<P>------------------<BR> <B>All along the watchtower, princes kept the view<BR>While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.<P>Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl,<BR>Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl.<BR>Bob Dylan</B><P> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#E5EAEF"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Malnurtured Snay</b> <br /><small>Member # 411</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,10,9,16,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">November 09, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">04:24 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> From what I understand, DSL is very slow to upload ... but thats second-hand info, so I don't know if its correct or not. <P>------------------<BR>Gore/Lieberman 2000 <BR>***<BR>"You still don't understand, do you MacLeod? I am the End of Time!" - Kronos<P>"You're history!" - MacLeod<BR>***<BR>"I think anybody who doesn't think I'm smart enough to handle the job is underestimating." - George "Dubya" Bush<P><BR> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Kosh</b> <br /><small>Member # 167</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,10,9,17,15,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">November 09, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">05:15 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> I've heard everthing from 120,000 bps to 350,000bps for DSL. I'll call around tomorrow, since I'm off work, and find out what is offered in our area. I know that both services are available in this area, but I don't know exactly what they offer.<P>------------------<BR> <B>All along the watchtower, princes kept the view<BR>While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.<P>Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl,<BR>Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl.<BR>Bob Dylan</B><P> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#E5EAEF"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Charles Capps</b> <br /><small>Member # 9</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,10,9,17,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">November 09, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">05:29 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Both have their advantages and disadvantages.<P>DSL Pros:<BR>- Uses common phone lines<BR>- Private, speed guaranteed line from you to the central office<P>DSL Cons:<BR>- Requires that you be within a certain distance to the CO for many speeds - usually three miles<BR>- Tends to have a higher startup cost<BR>- Ya have to deal with your local <s>monopoly</s> telco.<P>Cable Pros:<BR>- Generally less expensive than DSL<BR>- No requirement to be close to a CO<BR>- Potentially VERY fast speeds (approaching 1Mbps, about 2/3 of a T1's speed)<P>Cable Cons:<BR>- You share the connection with the rest of your community, it can slow down a LOT during peak usage hours<BR>- Ya have to deal with your local <s>monopoly</s> cable company.<P>------------------<BR>"Uh, Cody, what has the Mullah of Cappistan been smoking?"<BR>"MILKSHAKES. I HAVE BEEN SMOKING MILKSHAKES!" <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#A3B9CC"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <b>Kosh</b> <br /><small>Member # 167</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="2" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <img src="https://flare.solareclipse.net/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.write(timestamp(new Date(2000,10,9,21,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><noscript><span class="dateformat-0">November 09, 2000</span> <span class="timeformat-0">09:13 PM</span></noscript><hr /> </font> <font size="3" face="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> Thanks, that helps.<P>Our cable is out right now, do to a THUNDERstorm passing through, but if it will give me at least 56k, I may take it. A friend has cable service, I'll ask him how it is during peak.<P>------------------<BR> <B>All along the watchtower, princes kept the view<BR>While all the women came and went, barefoot servants, too.<P>Outside in the distance a wildcat did growl,<BR>Two riders were approaching, the wind began to howl.<BR>Bob Dylan</B><P> <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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