Dial Up..GONE

gshisme
gshisme Posts: 1,038
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Finally getting 2 way cable modem on tuesday. Getting close to going postal with this dial up crap...hurry up and wait. Now I can be a faster dickhead.
suds, suds and more suds!
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by gshisme
    Finally getting 2 way cable modem on tuesday. Getting close to going postal with this dial up crap...hurry up and wait. Now I can be a faster dickhead.

    I can't get cable modem or dsl where I live. Too far out but I am considering DTV sat broadband. Any1 have experience with this DTV service?

    HBomb
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2003
    greg,
    welcome to the fast lane! buckle up and watch out for incoming traffic!:D

    Henry,
    DTV DirecWay is ok, download speed is comparable to cable/DSL. Upload speed is the bottleneck. But, for your surfing needs, it will do the job nicely.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited June 2003
    H - My buddy at work had Satellite and was not super pleased with it. He was in same situation, but now has cable modem. It seemed to be quite weather affected, but that's just one person, so take that for what it is.

    Cable Modem is the shiznit....well T1 is the shite, but its too expensive, even for a residential T1.
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited June 2003
    For dishnetwork sat broadband it was pretty pricy..around 65 bucks/month if I remember correctly.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by gshisme
    Now I can be a faster dickhead.
    This isn't the Russ Wannabe program, is it?;)

    Cable modem is DEFINITELY the way to go.........love it.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by polkatese

    Henry,
    DTV DirecWay is ok, download speed is comparable to cable/DSL. Upload speed is the bottleneck. But, for your surfing needs, it will do the job nicely.

    I was told by others the upload was not good. Thats a problem for me.

    Originally posted by dorokusai

    well T1 is the shite

    YUP!

    I have also compared PCS 3G services which is fine both ways in my network. I'm considering actually purchasing the service then writing it off. "Believe it or not?"

    Packet Pipes were my biggest issue but was worth the effort expanding. My netwwork is averaging about 90kBs/sec across the subscriber base.

    1/2 Twin



    :confused:
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by brettw22
    This isn't the Russ Wannabe program, is it?;)

    Could be, we know for sure it isn't the big **** Brett wannabe program.

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2003
    was told by others the upload was not good. Thats a problem for me.

    hence it is good only for surfing....beats dial-up. It should be considered if you are absolutely certain that cable modem or DSL is not an option. Call your local DSL provider (i.e. Verizon), most likely it's in the work.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Could be, we know for sure it isn't the big **** Brett wannabe program.

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ


    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thats Good stuff and my eyes are tearing right now.

    ROFLOA
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by gshisme
    Finally getting 2 way cable modem on tuesday. Getting close to going postal with this dial up crap...hurry up and wait. Now I can be a faster dickhead.
    Don't forget to get a firewall...
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    Could be, we know for sure it isn't the big **** Brett wannabe program.

    ;)

    Cheers,
    Russ


    i smell fudge, (andrew dice clay... circa 80's or 90's) lol
    can't remember the rest of the joke:D
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by faster100
    i smell fudge, (andrew dice clay... circa 80's or 90's) lol
    can't remember the rest of the joke:D
    Tact, faster.....tact man.....

    What's next, me on South Park? Say it ain't so...........
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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited June 2003
    Don't forget to get a firewall...

    Sygate? it is free and the reviews I read were pretty positive.
    suds, suds and more suds!
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Don't know Sygate...

    I went Norton... very friendly, constant updates.
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by brettw22
    What's next, me on South Park? Say it ain't so...........

    I knew that skin was thick enough to make some boots...

    Cheers,
    Rooster
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Don't know Sygate...

    I went Norton... very friendly, constant updates.

    I personally like the hardware firewall option. You can snatch yourself a decent Cable/DSL router w/built-in firewall and also be able to share that fast pipe with other computers in the house. I got the Netgear MR314 wireless router and it lets me have a fast pipe to the desktop PC, or I can roam the house w/the laptop and still get great download speeds in the kitchen.

    Tony
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by brettw22
    Tact, faster.....tact man.....

    What's next, me on South Park? Say it ain't so...........

    I guess you don't know andrew dice clay.. did you ever think of 2 things at the same time that meant 2 totally different things??

    Had nothing to do with your sex life :rolleyes:

    background, Dice is talking about a chunky chic and is trying to intice her into the other room or what ever, he says i smell fudge.. hersheys chocolate chips.. something to that effect.. get it he's trying to lure her with sweets cause she's chunky.. Well after what Russman said it struck me with 2 different idea's the second not being what ya thought Brett,,

    Just drop it, sorry i said it..


    It's like when someone black, or someone old, or someone overweight or what ever always thinks that every joke remotly related to their self is all about them... Just get over it and move on, :D:D
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by TonyPTX
    I personally like the hardware firewall option. You can snatch yourself a decent Cable/DSL router w/built-in firewall and also be able to share that fast pipe with other computers in the house. I got the Netgear MR314 wireless router and it lets me have a fast pipe to the desktop PC, or I can roam the house w/the laptop and still get great download speeds in the kitchen.

    Tony
    Router also means that the IP address changes with every log on ala dial-in.... correct?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN
    I knew that skin was thick enough to make some boots...
    Jesus, Russ.......Just cuz I'm **** doesn't mean that I make my own outfits......Must I teach you guys EVERYthing?!?!?!?!? :p
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited June 2003
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: --- A fiver for you Brett... (just not the same w/o the gif though...)
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by brettw22
    Jesus, Russ.......Just cuz I'm **** doesn't mean that I make my own outfits......Must I teach you guys EVERYthing?!?!?!?!? :p

    Now that is funny ****!!! you tell em, :p
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited June 2003
    Gotta go with Tony here....buying a router is a more effective way to have a firewall. Buy a router with a WAP (wireless access port) and if you ever decide to get a laptop, you will be able to go wireless for about another 40-50 dollars. (Depending on the wireless card.)

    Congrats on getting rid of Ma Bell. Trust me you will be a downloading fool for the first month.

    Also head to http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/ and llet us know how fast you are really running. Here are my results....no I am not lying.


    Details

    Your raw speed was 1683478.26 bits per second which is the same as:

    Communications

    1.7 megabits per second
    How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet

    Storage

    205.5 kilobytes per second
    The way data is measured on your hard drive and how file sharing and FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.

    1MB file download

    5 seconds is the time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.

    Rating

    Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is fantastic!
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  • jbowl
    jbowl Posts: 72
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Don't forget to get a firewall...

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  • gshisme
    gshisme Posts: 1,038
    edited June 2003
    Man you guys are getting me all kinds of excited! Ok fast downloads = lots of music..Kazaa? Bearshare?
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by Tour2ma
    Router also means that the IP address changes with every log on ala dial-in.... correct?

    Not necessarily. Most routers and broadband connections are on 24/7. Provisioning of IP's is based on how your ISP has their DHCP server set up. Some of them never change, some change daily. Generally, if you leave your cable/dsl modem on all the time, the IP shouldn't change. You risk changing the IP if you turn off your equipment for a long time (i.e. go on vacation for a week and come back).

    Hm...let me try that speed test....

    Details

    Your raw speed was 5083241.03 bits per second which is the same as:

    Communications

    5.1 megabits per second
    How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet

    Storage

    620.5 kilobytes per second
    The way data is measured on your hard drive and how file sharing and FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.

    1MB file download

    1.7 seconds
    The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.

    Rating

    Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is fantastic!

    Yeah....I got a PHAT pipe....
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited June 2003
    Gall dammit Tony.....I thought I was smoking at downloading a 1mb file at 5 seconds. 1.7 seconds is just downright screaming.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited June 2003
    my office machine runs at 341kbps

    not bad i guess

    HBomb
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  • fireshoes
    fireshoes Posts: 3,167
    edited June 2003
    1.8 mbps here. My friend is on the same service across town and gets 700 kbps. :D
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  • scottdawg
    scottdawg Posts: 166
    edited June 2003
    Damn Tony that moefoe is screamin. Heres mine using comcast blahhhhh!!

    Your raw speed was 1701393.75 bits per second which is the same as:

    Communications

    1.7 megabits per second
    How communication devices are rated. Kilo means 1,000 and mega means 1,000,000. Examples include 56k modem and 10Mbit Ethernet

    Storage

    207.7 kilobytes per second
    The way data is measured on your hard drive and how file sharing and FTP programs measure transfer speeds. Kilo is 1,024 and mega is 1,048,576.

    1MB file download

    4.9 seconds
    The time it would take you to download a 1 megabyte file at this speed.

    Rating

    Compared to all connection types worldwide, yours is fantastic
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  • TonyPTX
    TonyPTX Posts: 545
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by avelanchefan
    Gall dammit Tony.....I thought I was smoking at downloading a 1mb file at 5 seconds. 1.7 seconds is just downright screaming.

    I keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case the UTP or coax jacket catch fire....:D
    Damn....8 lines...I've gotta put my sig on a diet now....
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