I can't afford that either (T1), I just heard that the cost was
dropping, and added it in with the other ideas presented. I will most
likely go with my local cable provider sometime in the next year.
They charge $40.00 per month for unlimited service, and guarentee 512
K per second. I'll have to look more closely befoer I make the move,
but on the surface, it doesn't look too bad from here. They have
just changed to digital from coaxial cable region wide, so I'll wait
a while to let them iron the out wrinkles. I'm a city dweller, so my
options are fairly broad. Like I said, I got some researching to do
before I make any changes. Maybe you have a cable provider in your
area who provides internet access? Could be worth the look.
Ernie
On Mon, 18 Oct 1999, Joseph S. Gardner wrote:
> "Ernest N. Wilcox Jr." wrote:
>
> > That'l make it tough to get the stuff you want, no matter which way
> > you go. Maybe you should talk to your local phone co. and see what the
> > damage would be to go with either an ADSL, or a T1 line (I think
> > that's the right term). ADSL might be a bit iffy since it is not
> > available everywhere, but maybe the T1 line might be an option.
> > You could get better bandwidth than with your 33.6 modem (I think you
> > would have to replace the modem), and the line noise issue would be
> > greatly diminished if not eliminated all together. The down side will
> > be that the cost will undoubtedly be higher, and likely considerably
> > so. But it can't hurt to check. There may also be connection options
> > that I know nothing about since I have only used a modem. Maybe
> > someone else can pass along some suggestions as to what you might
> > consider as viable alternatives to a niosy phone line.
> >
> > Ernie
> >
> > On Sun, 17 Oct 1999, Jesse Royall wrote:
> > > Ernest:
> > > the problem here is I am 90 miles from any place that would even resemble
> > > a book store or even a computer place. we do have a radio shack but they
> > > just carry DSS and Cell phones. so I had no choice... but the thing is I
> > > used Go!Zilla which allowed me to stop the download in mid stream and
> > > continue on later. so most of the time I setup Go!Zilla to start
> > > downloading from 11:00p till 7:00a and it took about 2 weeks to get the
> > > whole thing.. During the day its a pain also, becuase the lines and ISP
> > > gets congested and I have alot of line noise and can't get the full 33.6
> > > transfer during the day.
> > >
> > > On Sun, 17 Oct 1999 06:07:40 -0400 "Ernest N. Wilcox Jr."
> > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > > You got that right! Neither of those suites I mentioned is as large as
> > > > a CD. I'd believe the 183 Hrs., that'd be a lot to get in one bite,
> > > > for sure. That's why I usually try to get my distro's on the CD from
> > > > my local software store. I just picked up the Linux-Mandrake 6.1
> > > > (the Macmillan release [6.5??]) for $35.00 US from BestBuy. That's
> > > > more than I would have to pay from Mandrakesoft, but I don't have to
> > > > hold my breath waiting for the CD to be delivered, and I don't have
> > > > to tie up my phone line for all those hours (I have only one line
> > > > here, and it is shared with the household telephone). I will likely
> > > > be trying to get it installed tomorrow or the next day, if work
> > > > permitts. It'll be interesting to see if I have any of the troubles
> > > > the other guys have had getting it to work properly. The one thing I
> > > > would like to have happen, would be for Linux-Mandrake (the official
> > > > release) to be available at one of my local software stores. Maybe
> > > > for the next release, I'll get my front side ahead of my backside,
> > > > and
> > > > look on the Mandrake site for a vendor in my area. It'd be just my
> > > > luck that it's allready here, and I just don't know about it.
> > > >
> > > > Ernie
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > On Sat, 16 Oct 1999, Jesse Royall wrote:
> > > > > Ernest..
> > > > >
> > > > > 6 hours download time is a walk in the park for 56k... try 183
> > > > hours....
> > > > > that is what it took to download the .iso file for linux!
> > > > hehehe...alot
> > > > > of line noise on my end didn't help matters either!
> > > > >
> > > > > On Sat, 16 Oct 1999 07:32:16 -0400 "Ernest N. Wilcox Jr."
> > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > > > > > I like it. It does the job. It is big though, and the decision on
> > > > > > installing it depends on what your needs are. If you just want a
> > > > word
> > > > > > processor, StarOffice is overkill, but if you need a complete
> > > > office
> > > > > > suite, designed to compete with the one from Redmond, then this
> > > > baby
> > > > > > is for you. It has everything you could need. Just search
> > > > > > "StarOffice" in your web browser to locate the website. From
> > > > there
> > > > > > you can check out the features, system requirements and even
> > > > > > do a download or order the CD if you want to. Note that the
> > > > download
> > > > > > is big!! Some 67Meg.!! So unless you have a cable connection, or
> > > > an
> > > > > > ADSL connection, or other fast hookup, be ready to spend maybe 6
> > > > Hrs.
> > > > > > on the download (with a 56K modem). On the other hand, if the
> > > > above
> > > > > > is overkill for your needs, you may want to try WordPerfect 8 for
> > > > > > Linux. This is a fine word processor, and has many bells and
> > > > > > whistles. Personally, I used to use the 5.1 version for DOS way
> > > > back
> > > > > > when, and I liked it a lot (showing my age here). It is not
> > > > nearly as
> > > > > > big a download as StarOffice, and will provide you with most of
> > > > what
> > > > > > you will need for home use. The only real drawback is that if you
> > > > > > want to use it for commercial purposes, you will have to buy the
> > > > > > retail version. So, if you need something for home or school use,
> > > > > > WordPerfect 8 is a good choice. If your need is for business
> > > > > > purposes, then I personally would recomend the StarOffice suit,
> > > > both
> > > > > > for it's completeness, and the fact that it is free for both
> > > > personal
> > > > > > use and commercial use. Please note that the above are my
> > > > personal
> > > > > > opinions, and I am not an authority on the subject, as I am only
> > > > > > mildly familiar with either one. I am still learning to use both
> > > > of
> > > > > > them (WordPerfect 8 is easier for me because of my familiarity
> > > > with
> > > > > > v5.1). I do hope that this is of some small assistance,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Ernie
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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> A T1 line?? time to break out some fresh batteries for the pace-maker. If you
> can afford a T1 how's about adopting a slightly used older child (hehehe). If
> you're serious about getting a faster connection you may wish look into a
> satellite modem. They download at 400k (I think) but only upload at the speed
> of your land line.
>
>
> --
> Joseph S. Gardner
> Senior Designer / Technical Support
> Kirby Co., Cleveland, OH
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
