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Re: Free NNTP server
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:34:57 GMT
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On Fri, 1 Jan 1999 01:36:09 GMT, Lee Jorgensen <ljorgensen@uswest.net>
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> If you can afford it, try to get xDSL. The main reason for this, is that
> it's
> 'more dedicated' than a cable modem. With a cable modem, you have many
> others on the same line at any given time. I believe that a cable company
> normally runs a 30MegaBit coax to a neighborhood, and everyone taps off
> of that. With xDSL, you are directly connected to the phone company.
Hmm... I'm in the Netherlands. i doubt DSL is available yet, or for
the next 5 years or so. And then it'll prolly cost $300/month. :(
> How much would a cable modem system be in your area? Can you get
> xDSL? price?
Of course, the aforementioned cable modem, tho being limited to 115k2
(and often getting less at busy times) is only $30/month, without
extra phone costs (local calls go at $1/hr here, you can imagine the
phonebills....)
> Around here, there is no cable modems available, but xDSL runs $40 for
> 256Kbit both ways. for ~$65 you can get 512Kbit, and ~$75 for 768Kbit.
> you also have to add $20 for the ISP charge. However, with this setup, you
I have but one thing to say: Wow. And of course, envy. :)
Jasper
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| If you can afford it, try to get xDSL. The main reason for this, is that it's 'more dedicated' than a cable modem. With a cable modem, you have many others on the same line at any given time. I believe that a cable company normally runs a 30MegaBit (...) (26 years ago, 1-Jan-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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