RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Hallas John
Title: RE: Linux Download and ADSL I think ADSL is just a dream for most people who live in the UK. My local telephone exchange is modern but I cannot have ADSL because I live about 2.5 miles away and the signal will not be strong enough. Cabling will not happen for me so fast downloads

RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread MHately
UK telecomms is in a hell of state. For most of us the best option is a fast connection at work and a CD writer. Cheers, Mike -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services-- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858)

RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Garner, John (NESL-IT)
My ARSE :o) -Original Message- Sent: 17 July 2001 15:57 To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L UK telecomms is in a hell of state. For most of us the best option is a fast connection at work and a CD writer. Cheers, Mike -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ:

RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Mark Leith
LOL me too!! We have tried to get ADSL in our area - Worcester, UK - and have been told by BT that they have No plans to install it in our exchange! Now, Worcester is a City, and I've heard of cases around the country where smaller TOWNS can get hold of ADSL!!! I'm not even going to consider

RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Garner, John (NESL-IT)
I have a cable modem (Telewest) and have no problems at all brilliant!! Downloaded Developer 6i for Linux from technet in about 2hrs I suppose I'm quite lucky... its only £25 a month as well :o) ISDN / ADSL .. BT MY A-R-S-E! ;o) I'd rather read the Sunday Times whilst going

Re: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Luis DeUrioste
What about Cable Modems ? any such service? Mark Leith wrote: LOL me too!! We have tried to get ADSL in our area - Worcester, UK - and have been told by BT that they have No plans to install it in our exchange! Now, Worcester is a City, and I've heard of cases around the country where

RE: Linux Download and ADSL

2001-07-17 Thread Mark Leith
Cable? Worcester? MR A-R-S-E! ;o) -Original Message- John (NESL-IT) Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 06:26 To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L I have a cable modem (Telewest) and have no problems at all brilliant!! Downloaded Developer 6i for Linux from technet in about 2hrs I