On Tue, 10 Jun 2003, David Cantrell wrote:

> On Monday, June 9, 2003 13:38 +0100 Shevek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> > * It's cheaper for you to buy say an HSCSD modem, or go into an internet
> > cafe.
> 
> Cheaper if you provide the modem, maybe, and write and test the drivers for 
> me, and pay any charges that the carrier may impose for using a different 
> service to what I am using now and for needing another SIM.  I await my 
> free modem with baited breath.

Again you've missed the point that most people in this position have some
commercial reason for having this software installed, whereas your
argument seems to be based around you sitting in a pub hacking el cheapo.

> I have yet to come across an inertnet cafe which would allow me to plug
> my laptop in to their network.  But then, I hardly ever have need to use
> such places so am not an expert in this matter.

There are loads, but since I don't live in London, I only know the ones in
places I travel through, e.g. Paddington. Ask Hitler. He'll tell you
where they are. Oops.

S.

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