Ron Romine wrote: > I need a new Internet provider, I would like some input on my options. > > For nearly two decades I've been using Compuserve. Where I live, the > cable service still does not offer cable modem support, nor does the > phone company offer DSL. (Both claim the need for equipment upgrades > in my area.) > > Now, Compuserve is shutting down its "Classic" service, and > suggesting other internet providers.... AOL, Gateway. > > I'm looking for options to dial up. I've already discovered the > world of high speed wireless, as I use my G3 iBook Late 2001, (via > Airport) in town at the various free hotspots. But I would also like > some speed at home on my G4 DA Tower as well. > > I would like something I could swap or share between my laptop and > tower, like a USB wireless modem, but both my machines have USB 1.1, > I believe. > > Could you point me to some good info? Most of the sites I google are > selling their own products and services. All I really need is an > internet connection, no other services (mail, virus ware, etc.) are > needed. > > - Ron. Mac user in need.
Someone already mentioned Wildblue, I've got a friend who uses it and it seems to work pretty well, except in high wind or during snow storms. Don't worry about "other services". Pretty much everyone offers them so you can't avoid them but you don't have to use them. Another thing to check into is to see if any local ISP offers wireless access. This uses a microwave link to some hilltop in the area. You can see what it's about for reference purpose here: <http://www.sonic.net/sales/wba/> -- Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
